WC Kids

We believe fostering a personal faith in Jesus Christ in children is one of the most important parts of being a community church. There are many available ministries created for each and every age group, from nursery to sixth grade.
"Our mission in WCKids is to intentionally seek ways to partner with parents to help facilitate this journey.”
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WC Kids
  • 8:20 a.m. – childcare for 3 yrs old and under
  • 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages, birth – 6th grade
    Kinder-6th small group in classroom
  • 11 a.m.  – Sunday School for all ages, birth – 6th grade
    ​​Kinder-6th large group in the ROCK
Rockstar Auditions
​“The ROCK is an amazing place to connect with others while spreading God’s word in a unique and fun way.” -Rachel Nelson, Senior
 
Have you ever wanted to be a Rockstar? Join our team! The WCKids Rockstars are a group of high school students who lead worship, perform skits and share the Word with elementary students on Sunday mornings. They make connections with kids and serve as role models and mentors. Rockstars also assist with WCKids events and in other areas as needed throughout the year. We are looking for incoming 10th-12th graders who are passionate about sharing God’s love, connecting with kids, and having FUN! Auditions will be on Wednesday, May 12 in the ROCK.
 
Contact Hannah Robbins for more information.
Parking Lot Bingo
May 7
A new twist for a popular family event!! Bring your lawns chairs or blankets and join us in the parking lot! We will have a frozen treat truck here from 6-6:30 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 6:30 p.m. Appropriate for all ages! Prizes include gift cards, games and fun toys. Registration is $10 per family. The parking lot will open at 5:45 p.m. for you to find your assigned spot. We will move inside for inclement weather. If you would like more information, please contact Denise Bennett.
WCKids Summer Theater Camp 
Registration opens May 1 for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. A fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. With many fun supporting roles allowing students to play objects inside the castle, this "tale as old as time" is filled with fun costume and set opportunities.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 23. You must be registered before this date to get your audition time.

For additional information please contact:
Julie Blalock
Sunday School Volunteers
We are so excited to see our numbers growing in Sunday School!! Having families and laughter back in the hallways fills our hearts with joy! Along with the joy, there is the need for adult volunteers to teach.
 
For 1st-6th in May, we have openings for leaders at 9:30 a.m. We will ROCK the SUMMER with Rock services at both hours for 1st-6th graders led by our awesome Rockstars.
 
In Infants – Kinder we have openings in all areas for May and the summer at both hours, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Responsibilities range from holding and playing with babies to teaching children about God in fun and creative ways. All curriculum and supplies provided. When you serve in WCKids you have the opportunity to love kids, meet and connect with other volunteers who share your enthusiasm for Christ and grow in your walk with God. Sign up online at wckids.org,
 
If you are interested in volunteering this May or summer sign up at wckids.org.
 
If you would like to save a spot for the fall or need additional information please contact:
Denise Bennett / dbennett@whiteschapelumc.com.
Kids K for 5K
May 15 from 9:30-11 a.m.
WCKids is hosting a “Kids K” with the goal of raising “5K” for Christ's Haven for Children. All ages are welcome to participate… so bring your friends, family, and children in strollers, dogs on leashes and walk, run, skip, hop or jump to the finish line! Don’t worry if you aren’t a race enthusiast, all runners, walkers and joggers are invited to join in on the fun. Registration fee will be $25 per family and 100% will go to Christ's Haven for Kids. Register by April 29th to get a FREE tshirt!
Adventure Island VBS & Club VBX
Monday, June 14 - Thursday, June 17
9 a.m. to Noon | On Campus | $25 Early Registration & $35 Late Registration Cost

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you." Isaiah 60:1

From a whimsical lighthouse on an enchanted island, Explorers are guided on an exciting quest to find five mysterious Infinity Lanterns to help light their way. Using map coordinates from the Reference Book (the Bible), children discover the clues to finding each lantern while learning how God's light shines in the lives of familiar Bible characters from the Old and New Testament stories. 

Explorers will:
* Learn about God's creation and strive to care for it
* Be encouraged to trust God even when fearful
* Understand how to act on their faith
* Celebrate God's work in their lives
* Be reminded to share God's hope

VBS (Vacation Bible School) is for kids entering kindergarten-fourth grade and VBX (Vacation Bible Experience) is for fifth and sixth graders. Registration is available online for both participants and volunteers. Early registration ends May 31. The 3 and 4-year-old preschool option is only available for the children of VBS volunteers. Please register them online just like the elementary students. Select PS as the grade option. The fee is the same as the elementary because they receive a full VBS experience and curriculum. Children under 3 are free and there is a separate area to add their info.

All registrants and volunteers will receive a t-shirt (they may be picked up in Volunteer Central beginning June 1). There will be a training/work day in June. The date is TBD. If you or your child are hesitant to come back on campus but want to participate in this year's program, please reach out to Denise Bennett. ​

​VBS and VBX Volunteers
Adults and students grades 7-12 are needed to make VBS a wonderful experience. Volunteer positions include: guiding students to their various activities, leading crafts or games, sharing the Word, making snacks, sharing the importance of missions and generally having a great time teaching children about God. Parents sign up at the same time as they register their child for VBS/VBX and students and adults (with no children in the program) have a separate sign up.
Confirmation 2021
Sunday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 14 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Our new program will begin the spring semester of sixth grade and continue through fall semester of seventh grade. There will be 10 weeks in the spring and 10 weeks in the fall with summer activities and requirements. The Confirmation Experience at White’s Chapel will guide each student in professing their belief in Jesus Christ, exploring the Christian faith, and helping them understand what it means to be a full member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between WCKids and WCStudents while giving the students the best foundation for making this important decision in their faith journey.

Classes will begin on Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. You will be able to choose between an in person or a virtual option. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

If your student falls outside these parameters, you will still be able to register here and will be contacted with more info.
WCKids Wednesdays 
6 - 7 p.m.
WCKids has resumed Wednesday Night Bible Study for all age groups. Class times will include activities, games, videos and Bible study. We hope this time will help keep children connected with our staff, each other and God.
Sunday
8 a.m. | WCKids Preschool Worship
8 a.m. | WCKids Elementary Worship
Weekly activities are available each week to extend the lessons presented on Sunday, they can be found under the  Parent Resources tab above.
Say Yes! to Volunteering
Say yes to the opportunity to see how God is working in WCKids! Hold a baby, create a masterpiece with a kindergartener, share a bible story with a second grader or get to know a sixth grader. You can do all of this and more any Sunday! When you serve in WCKids you have the opportunity to love kids, meet and connect with other volunteers and grow in your own walk with God.

To volunteer:
Parents Unlimited
Parents Unlimited (a division of WCKids) is provided on the fourth Tuesday night of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. for elementary-aged children with special needs and their siblings.

Contact: Lori Silvestri
Moms of Children with Special Needs Support Group
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month | 10 a.m. to noon | On Campus and Zoom
This group is for moms who have a child of any age with special needs. We share our experiences in our common journey of parenting a child with a disability while also learning about community resources, advocating for our children, parenting tools and spiritual care for mom. Registration is required on the church website; Zoom details will be provided upon registration. For more information, please contact Rev. Lori Silvestri.
Moms Matter of Tarrant County: A Support Group for Parents of Deaf/HH Children
Second Tuesday of each Month | Beginning Sept. 14
7 to 8:30 p.m. | Room 2233
Moms Matter of Tarrant County is a support group for parents of Deaf/Hard of Hearing children. We welcome families in any stage of their D/HH journey as we provide a safe space of encouragement, resources, and positive Deaf role models. This is an ASL interpreted support group. For more information, contact Lori Silvestri at 704-737-0447.
WCKids pledges to continue partnering with you to make disciples of Jesus Christ. As we begin have in person Sunday School, we won’t forget about those who are not yet comfortable attending on campus. We will continue to post each Sunday we release new Preschool and Elementary worship services on both Facebook and YouTube, you can view them at any time that is convenient for your family. To help you continue those lessons, we will post activities for each age group on Facebook and in our WCKids Dropbox. The links to Dropbox, Facebook and YouTube can be found below. We hope that you will enjoy having this time together with your kids to connect with Jesus!

View or Download the Resources:
Follow us on our Facebook and Youtube pages:
If you have any questions, please contact Denise Bennett.
Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.

​Team 12 is geared toward building the foundations of God’s truth. Our mission calls us to offer a variety of activities, both in and out of church, that allow parents and children to interact together around their faith.

We seek to help children truly understand who God is and to grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, faith, and friendship.
Kat Ormsby​
Volunteer Coordinator,
Squad 34
Coordinator and Worship Leader
Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
Squad 34 strives to stir compassion in the hearts of third and fourth grade students. Building on Biblical examples, we will learn about present day needs, both locally and globally, and ways to love and serve others.
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Students are invited to participate in monthly Humanity Mission projects, from making blankets to filling rice bowls. This time of fellowship and missional work is a great way for students to connect with one another and with God. Watch this page for upcoming dates.
Denise Bennett
Director of Children's Special Events
Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
Club 56 encourages preteens to build relationships with others in the faith community. We seek to influence preteens in their walk with Christ and to help them be a godly influence among their peers and community. Students will explore their faith, learn, serve others, and worship together in a fun, energetic and relevant way.

Club 56 meets monthly to connect.
Do you have a heart for children? Or even to just try out a new ministry of volunteerism in our church? We would love to have you help give our WC Kids the greatest gift of all – our time!

Sunday Volunteers
Be a part of what God is doing at White’s Chapel! Sign up to minister to our children on Sunday mornings. Volunteering is not just about helping others; it’s one of the best ways to grow in your relationship with God. Get involved by serving alongside others who share your enthusiasm for Christ. Contact Kat Ormsby with questions.

WCKids: Engage – Grades 1-4
Our program is growing and we couldn’t be more thrilled! As we continue to grow, so does our need for volunteers. Our Engage classes allow volunteers to commit to one month at a time, so if you are interested in art, food, games, movies, science, drama or missions please let us know! We’d love to get you plugged into a class as soon possible, please sign up for one or more of these exciting opportunities and the month(s) that works best for you.

    If you would like some more information on volunteering for WC Kids please tell us a little about yourself.

    Parent Contact Information
Meet the Directors
Denise Bennett
WCKids Co-Director
Hannah Robbins
​WCKids Co-Director