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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Moving forward (excluding Easter Sunday):
8:20 a.m. – childcare for 3 yrs old and under
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages, birth – 6th grade
11 a.m.  – Sunday School for all ages, birth – 6th grade

Easter Sunday is childcare for 3 and under only!
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WCKids Sunday School
Sunday from 8 to 12 p.m.
We are so excited to welcome all ages and grades back to campus! Please register each child in your family for the hours they will be attending. Families must register each week.
 
Childcare is available for 3 years and under at 8 a.m.
 
Sunday School for nursery, preschool and grades K-6th is available at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
Safety protocols:
  • All students (kinder and up), staff and volunteers are required to wear a mask at all times.
  • Everyone will have their hands sanitized upon entry to classroom.
  • Students will have their own activity kits and will not share supplies.
  • Class sizes will be limited to allow for social distancing.
  • Classrooms will be sanitized and/or rotated between services.
  • No snacks will be served, except bottles as needed.
Easter Egged 
Get ‘egged’ by White’s Chapel! To celebrate Easter this year, parents will be able to sign up to have their house ‘egged’ in the month leading up to Easter. This will be a fun and unique alternative for families and community members to be a part of, while keeping social distancing in mind. Choose the date and time you would like to be "egged." WCKids staff and volunteers will “egg” your yard and drop off activities to enrich the kids’ Easter experience and understanding. Volunteers are needed to help make this experience special for all involved. If you would like more information, please contact Denise Bennett.
Vacation Bible School
& VBX 2021
From Monday, June 14 at 9 a.m. to Thursday, June 17 at 12 p.m.

Adventure Island VBS! Quest for God's Great Light
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.
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. | Zoom 
WCKids will resume Wednesday Night Bible Study on Zoom for all age groups. Class times will be split into- get to know you activities, games, videos and Bible study. We hope this time will help keep children connected with our staff, each other and God. Zoom links for each group – KidsJam, KCrew, Team 12, Squad 34 and Club 56 will be available on our WCKids Weekly Newsletter. If you don’t receive the newsletter each week, please let us know.
During these challenging times, we want you to know that we are praying for our WCKids families. We continue to do what we have always done, partner with parents to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Things may look a little different, but our call is still the same and we are not going anywhere! We know there is a lot of information coming your way from schools, work and the nightly news. Our goal is not to overwhelm you, but to simply provide you with resources that are available if and when you need them. We hope you will take advantage of at least some of our online content. Check out our schedule of weekly events on Facebook and YouTube:
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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.
WCKids pledges to continue partnering with you to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Because we cannot be together on Sunday, we are offering Sunday school opportunities for you to do together at home. Each Sunday we release new Preschool and Elementary worship services on both Facebook and YouTube, you can participate in our watch parties or view them at any time that is convenient for your family. To help you continue those lessons, we 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 Michelle Tempesta.
Hannah Robbins
Team 12 Coordinator
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.
December Volunteer Opportunities
​Volunteers needed to make the Christmas story come alive for our community! WCKids is searching for at least 50 families to participate in our drive-thru nativity event on Thursday and Friday December 3-4. Our drive-thru nativity will consist of eight scenes depicting the story of Christ’s birth. Volunteer shifts will be 5-7 or 6:30-8:30 and we are encouraging your family, however many that may be, to sign up to serve together to limit contact and maintain social distancing protocols. Families will dress in biblical costumes and depict the story of that magical journey. Each family will be assigned to a scene based on what is needed during each time slot. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to play a part in this new experience!Looking to serve in a different way? December 5-23 we will have a live manger scene outside each night from 7-8 p.m. Again, families are encouraged to sign up together to portray Mary, Joseph and any shepherds or angels that might be part of your family! This is another great chance to be a part of the magic of Christmas.
WC Christmas Experience 
Saturday, Dec. 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
Sunday, Dec. 13 | 9 & 11 a.m. | Sanctuary
We are excited about a very special Christmas Experience, Home for the Holidays! Childcare will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 9 and 11 a.m. for 3 years old and under. The whole family is sure to enjoy this special service.
Register for childcare:
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 Director
Michelle Tempesta
Children's Ministry Director

When asked, Michelle Tempesta will tell you she is so blessed to be the Children’s Director here at WC. She has always had a heart for children, from studying Early Childhood Education at the University of New Hampshire, to teaching for 20+ years, and raising her own beautiful daughter, Zoe.