Union Kids’ Ministry

Grounding our children in the deep love of Jesus

We believe that kids need space to explore the Bible, ask big questions, and allow their understanding of God and faith to grow with them along the way. 

We want every child to know that God loves them 100 percent!

Children gathering around a colorful poster with drawings of a cross, hearts at Union Church in South Lake Union, Seattle.
An older man with white hair wearing a green checkered shirt is sitting at a table with two young girls, during our monthly Service Sunday at Union Church in South Lake Union, Seattle.
Little ones in the nursery learning they are loved by Jesus
Putting love into action, serving the community
Pastor Renée Notkin shares communion with a young girl

Inspiring children to love Jesus

Union Church Seattle is a safe, welcoming place for families and we seek to engage and inspire children by sharing the love of Jesus. It is our mission to participate with the Holy Spirit to be a life-giving, transformational presence in the lives of the children in our community, encouraging them to be externally focused, internally alive and eternally connected. 

  • We serve a Great God. This God has created us, pursued us, loves us and made a way for us to be in relationship with Him forever. This Great God has a purpose for all of us, and we can be a part of that purpose. Our children are invited to become a part of the Big God Story as they learn the stories in the Bible, see how God has worked in the past, and discover how to listen to God’s leading.  

  • A living, breathing relationship with God often begins by being in relationship with God’s followers. On Sundays we seek to introduce our children to a dynamic relationship with Jesus, in an age appropriate manner through encountering the stories of the Bible and by sharing how God is working in our lives. Through this we hope our children will desire to investigate this God that we love, and to choose to start a relationship with Him who loves them far more than we know.

  • Children are not just the “future of the church,” they are an active part of our current church community. Children are invited to worship with and be a part of the larger faith community. In addition, part of becoming a follower of God is being aware of the world and the people around us. Empathy is a learned behavior which can be taught at an early age through sharing and caring for each other. As children grow, they will learn to share their resources and care for those they encounter with the love of Christ.

A girl in a shiny gold dress passing Christmas Eve light with candles at Union Church in South Lake Union, Seattle.

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Children engaging in a crafting activity at a table with various art supplies including yarn, scissors, and popsicle sticks, creating colorful paper and 3D models at Union Church in South Lake Union, Seattle.

Every Sunday, we invite your kids to join us!

Babies & Preschoolers

Children 6 months to 4 years of age are welcomed in our nursery space and cared for by the childcare team from 9:45-11:15AM.

Pre-K thru 5th Grade

Elementary-aged kids begin worship with their families and then move to Union Kids worship time at 10:20AM. Our curriculum is the Great Big Bible Story Walkthrough written by Meredith Miller. We share a lesson, followed by activity tables that provide ways to express what we are learning.

Please note that 4th Sundays look different. On Fourth Sundays we worship together as a larger community through action and service. All ages welcome.

CATCH THE RHYTHM

Upcoming events

  • Two young children and an adult look at a tide pool during the Summer Play & Learn in the parks, a fun program for children age 0-5 & their adults.

    Summer Play & Learn

    Wednesdays @ 10AM
    Various parks around Seattle

    Children up to age 5 and family members play together in parks during the summer months.

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  • Kids are putting a puzzle together with an image of the cross.

    Sundays at Union

    Sundays @ 10AM
    415 Westlake Ave N, Seattle WA

    Infants to elementary aged children are invited to learn–through story, craft, & service– about God that loves them.

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  • Children are following an adult with their hands raised up high over their heads.

    Summer VBS Opportunities

    Many Options in the Greater Seattle area

    Looking for a Vacation Bible School option for your child? Take a look at this list and find one in a location near you.

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