Children’s Ministries

Jesus said it best, "Let the little children come to me!" So together with children of all ages, we play, pray, sing, serve, worship, laugh, create, and most important of all, grow together in our understanding of what it means for all of us to be children of God. We seek to help children learn of God’s love for them through worship, Sunday School, and other experiences of faith such as Vacation Bible School. And we love when volunteers join us in this enriching journey. Whether you consider yourself "too young," "too old," or "too busy," we need you!

For more information on our children's ministries, view and/or subscribe to our weekly “Kids @ Glenn” newsletter with a devotion & LOTS of announcements and/or subscribe to short GroupMe text messages. Follow us on social media for more updates - Instagram & Facebook.

For more information on our preschool, visit The Glenn School for Young Children.

We invite you to learn more about our Child Protection Policy .

Children's Sunday School

-Nursery (under age 2) - Room 200. Nursery is open beginning at 8:30am.

-Two's & Three's/Preschoolers - Room 206. Opens at 8:30am. Parents/guardians are welcome to sign in children with Childcare Staff or stay for the fun if better for your little one. During the school year, a short, interactive Joyful Noise singing time and Sunday School lesson will occur sometime between all the playtime 10:00am-10:45am, too. Weather-permitting, playground time will often begin during 11am hour.

-Pre-K & Kindergarten - Room 310 opens at 8:30am. During the school year, Cherub Choir meets 9:30am-10:00am in Room 405, followed by 10:00am Sunday School in Room 310. For May thru August, Summer Sunday School is combined with the Elementary children - optional for parents/guardians to stay with kids or sign-in with the Childcare Team. Parents/Guardians sign out at 10:45am OR children may stay for Extended Care during 11am Worship — childcare staff will escort children to the Sanctuary for the Children’s Time and then back to the Church School Building or playground for Extended Care.

-1st-5th Grade - During the school year, 9:30am Covenant Choir meets in Room 419, followed by 10:00am Sunday School in the 4th floor classrooms. For May thru August, Summer Sunday School is combined with the Pre-K/Kinder children - optional for parents/guardians to stay with kids or sign-in with the Childcare Team. Parents/Guardians sign out at 10:45am to attend 11am worship service together. Worship Kits available.

Children's Choirs & Sunday School

Sundays | 9:30am

*Free!* No singing experience needed! Choirs meet from 9:30am-10:00am, followed by Children's Sunday School classes 10:00-10:45am with a Bible story and interactive activities & crafts.

Joyful Noise: Toddlers & Preschools — Room 206

Cherub Choir: Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade – Room 405

Covenant Choir: 2nd-5th Grades – Room 419

Details & optional sign up here

Club 1012

Select Sundays, 5pm | Room 211

Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 6

Club 1012 is for 10*, 11, & 12-year-olds to come share thoughts, worries, goals, or frustrations away from parents & teachers. RSVP here *4th graders still 9-years-old welcome.

Picnic & Playgroup in the Pumpkin Patch

Wednesdays, October 21, 12noon | Youth and Activities Building

Bring a lunch and come play in the pumpkin patch! RSVP and Rev. Susan will have a story and treats to share!

Trunk or Treat at Emory Village Fall Festival

Saturday, October 24, 4:00-5:00pm | S. Oxford Rd, Savi Provisions parking lot

Drop of donations of nut-free candy & toys/trinkets at Rev. Susan Pinson’s office throughout October or order from our wish list here and volunteer here to host a car trunk! Children (with their grown-ups!) visit each decorated car trunk to receive a treat. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Bring a bag or bucket - we’ll have extra! FREE, but families are invited to bring a non-perishable food pantry donation for Intown Cares. Full Fall Festival schedule at emoryvillage.org.

Blessing of the Animals

Saturday, October 24, 4:00pm-5:00pm | Front gate of Emory near at bottom of Sanctuary Lawn

Bring your furry/feathered/scaly pets for a special blessing. All animals on leashes or pet carriers, please. Full schedule of the Emory Village Fall Festival found at www.emoryvillage.org.

Nativity Sets Show & Tell

Sunday, November 29, 9:30am-10:45am| Ward Fellowship Hall.

An invitation to unpack your Advent & Christmas decorations over Thanksgiving week and bring your favorite Nativity Sets to “show & tell” with the Glenn Church family during the Sunday School hour. We’ll have an “eyes only” section for fragile sets and a “hands-on” section for children of all ages to bring the story to life as we prepare for the wonder of the Advent and Christmas seasons once again.

Christmas Caroling for all ages & Children’s Nativity Pageant

Sunday, December 13, 9:45am & 10:15am | Ward Fellowship Hall

All ages join us for a sing-along of favorite carols hosted by The New Class and led by beloved pianist Jim Gibson and Covenant Choir Director, Katie Woolf. Then, at 10:15am, the Cherub Choir will present the Nativity pageant, directed by Mary Lindsey Lewis. Perhaps the most delightful 15 minutes of the season, with much laughter and levity, Glenn’s Pre-K, Kindergarteners, & 1st Graders bring the story of the first Christmas to life! Then, stay for 11am Advent 3 Worship in the Sanctuary and be sure to visit our Nativity animals petting zoo & support the Alternative Giving Catalogue on your way home!

Nativity Petting Zoo (Coffee with a Camel!)

Sunday, December 13, 12:00-1:30pm | Sanctuary lawn

Following our Advent 3 Worship at 11:00am, all ages are invited to visit with our favorite stable animals that bring the magic of the Christmas story to life! We heard that Obadiah the camel (or one of his friends?!) is following the Christ star and will make a stop by Glenn Church again this year! Coffee & hot cocoa will be available for purchase.

Christmas Eve Worship Services

Thursday, December 24 | Sanctuary

4:00pm - The Christmas Story - worship with pageant, candlelight, and carols. Childcare available.

7:00pm - Traditional Worship - candlelight & carols. Childcare available.

11:00pm - Traditional Worship - candlelight, carols, & Holy Communion

Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

Save the date for our Ash Wednesday service as we begin the season of Lent in the life of the church.

Children’s Sabbath & Scout Sunday

Sunday, March 14, 2027

Save the date for Children’s Sabbath & Scout Sunday!

Eggcellent Saturday

Saturday, March 20, 2027

Save the date for our Eggcellent Saturday celebration this Easter season!

Day Camp- Vacation Bible School

June 7-11, 2027 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rising Pre-K thru rising 5th grade, plus rising 6th grade & older Youth volunteers. Afternoon Intown Mission week options for 4th grade thru high school.

Glenn Summer Camp

Weeks of June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, & July 12 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mark your calendars for Glenn Summer Camp for threes through 5th grade!

Glisson Grow Day Camp

July 19 - 23, 2027 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Friday

Glenn is proud to host Glisson Grow Day Camp! We invite our rising 1st grade through rising 6th grade students to participate. Plus, rising 11th-12th graders can apply for the ELI leadership program!

Childcare for Worship Services

See the photo for the entrance to childcare on the right-side of the amphitheater in the Church School Building.

Children are wanted and welcomed in all services at Glenn and children's worship kits are available. Optional childcare includes:

Nursery (under age 2) - Room 200, 8:30am-12pm.

Preschool (Two's/Three's/Young Four’s) - Room 206. 8:30am-12pm. Open beginning at 8:30am for playtime. Joyful Noise Music & Sunday School (Bible story & activities) offered during 10am-11am hour. Weather-permitting, playground time will often begin during 11am hour.

PreK & Kindergarten - Room 310. 8:30am-12pm. Room 310 opens at 8:30am. 9:30am - Cherub Choir in Room 405 // 10:00am Sunday School in Room 310. Parents/Guardians sign out at 10:45am OR children may stay for Extended Care during 11am Worship — childcare staff will escort children to the Sanctuary for the Children’s Time and then back to the Church School Building or playground for Extended Care.

1st-5th Grade - invited to worship with families! Worship Kits are available from the ushers in the LIttle Chapel and Sanctuary. A Children’s Time is offered at most 11am services.

If your infant or small child needs care during worship services, there is a Comfort Room located downstairs at the back of the Sanctuary and rocking chairs available in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. For worship services in the Little Chapel, feel free to step out and use any of the preschool classrooms down the hall. For more information about the Nursery and Childcare, contact our Childcare Coordinator, Mrs. Adrielle Gray.

Child/Youth Protection: Safe Sanctuaries

A church is a sanctuary in several respects. It is sometimes a place of refuge from the turmoil of the secular world; it is a nurturing community of faith; and it is a source of empowerment for leading lives of faith and witness. Even so, the church is never fully removed from contemporary society, and the church is required to be mindful of the reality of evil in the world.

Glenn strictly adheres to its Child and Youth Protection Policies to ensure the safety and support of all its children and youth. This includes training and regularly updated background checks for all staff and volunteers.

Please see our resources on protecting the children and youth of Glenn:

Child/Youth Protection Policies and FAQs

Child/Youth Participation Waiver

Glenn's Safe Sanctuaries training video

Glenn Background Check Application

GBI Online Form - new! Complete this online form after the Background Check Application

Volunteer Children & Youth Workers Profile Application (paper form) OR Online Option

Stewards of Children abuse prevention training

Georgia Mandated Reporter Training

Sign-In & Sign-Out Form for Groups

Accident Report // Incident Report // Suspected Incident of Child Abuse Form