Welcome to St. James Kids, our ministry for children ages PreK3 - 5th grade.
At St. James Kids, we strive to provide children and parents with the tools to give kids a faith that will last forever,
reinforcing a simple bottom line during each program so that kids will walk away remembering what matters most:
that God loves them!
At St. James Kids, we strive to provide children and parents with the tools to give kids a faith that will last forever,
reinforcing a simple bottom line during each program so that kids will walk away remembering what matters most:
that God loves them!
Sunday SchoolChildren's Sunday School meets year-round from 9:30am-10:30am each week. St. James Kids offers Sunday School for children ages PreK3-5th grade. |
PreK Sunday School
Children aged PreK3 and PreK4 meet downstairs (just inside Entrance 3) in the Children's area lovingly dubbed the "Seaside", in Rooms E110/E106. Children must be potty-trained to attend Sunday School. Children will enjoy an age-appropriate lesson, craft, songs, games, and videos!
Elementary sunday school
Elementary-aged children (K-5th) meet in our primary children's space, the "Mountaintop"! Just up the stairs from the Seaside, the Mountaintop is a fun. high-energy spot on Sundays. Children enjoy large group activities that reinforce bible truths before breaking into grade-specific small-groups for discussions and activities.
volunteer for sunday school
We average 60+ children each week for Sunday School, so the answer is YES, we do need your help! If you'd like to volunteer for Sunday School, sign up here!
If you'd like more information, contact Melissa Stansbery at [email protected]. |
Wednesday Night LiveWednesday Night Live is on Summer Break until September 2025! |
Sprouts
PreK3-PreK4
Seaside, Room E110/E106 This program is planned just for our youngest friends! They will hear a Bible Story that follows what older kids are learning, but tailored for their age, and incorporating activities, music, games, and crafts. Art, music, & play (A.M.P.)
K-2nd grade
Seaside, Room E107 This program is specially designed for our lower Elementary children, encouraging imagination and grounding them in the amazingly creative Word of God. We explore the Bible using various genres: art, music, and play! Tween time
3rd-5th grade
Mountaintop Designed for our upper Elementary children, Tween Time provides students an engaging way to dive into their Bibles, building a strong foundation for their faith. Kids this age have questions, and we want to hear them. This is a safe space for them to ask questions, learn from their peers, and allow God to guide them through these years of change. volunteer for WNL
We would love to have your help on Wednesdays!
If you are interested in volunteering at Wednesday Night Live, please contact Melissa Stansbery at [email protected]. |
Other ProgramsSt. James Kids offers many seasonal programs, special children's services, and other events throughout the year. Keep an eye on our communications for info about upcoming offerings! |
third grade bibles
A longtime St. James tradition, Third Grade Bibles are presented to each of our third graders each Fall in one of our Classic Worship services.
upward basketball
Each winter, the St. James Kids Upward League runs for roughly 6-8 weeks, and can best be described as a fellowship and educational league- a blending of sport and ministry- such that every child plays and is a winner!
children's music
St. James Children's Choirs are offered every school year! We offer both singing choirs and chime choirs. You are welcome to join anytime!
Contact Cassie Bunting with any questions at [email protected]. Vacation bible School
Get ready to "Live It Out" this summer!
When: July 14-17, 9am-Noon Who: PreK4-5th Graders (Fall 2025) Where: right here at St. James How: sign up now for FREE under the "Sign Up" tab! |
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The church’s Safe Gatherings Policy requires volunteers who have regular, direct contact with any “protected person” at a church sponsored event (on-site or off campus) to complete the Safe Gatherings certification process. Protected people are children under the age of 18 and vulnerable adults who may be unable to care for or protect themselves from significant harm or exploitation due to mental or other disability, age, or illness. Safe Gatherings is a program developed by the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church to screen and train staff and volunteers. Requirements include an online application, electronic reference checks, four levels of background checks (including county of residence), completion of online video training, and regular re-certification. There is no cost to volunteers for background checks and Safe Gatherings certification. Select the following from the dropdown menus: Type of Organization: Church or Faith-Based Organization Denomination: Methodist Next field type in: St. James Little Rock Continue with the instructions on the screen When it asks for applicant type, please select “Volunteer” Once you have registered and given the details of your references, you will be able to take the course. When you have completed the online course and the background check, and your references have filled out the forms that will be emailed to them, you and St. James UMC will be notified that you have completed all that is required and you will officially be Safe Gatherings Certified. |