Second Family Ministries

Supporting families through births, graduations, and everything in between.

At Second, each child will . . .

  • Be Safe

    Physical and spiritual safety creates space to ask questions, to wonder, and to grow.

  • Be Known

    Of course we want to know their names, and birthdays, but also their joys and concerns, what really matters to them, etc.

  • Be Loved

    We need to be known to be loved – otherwise, love is an abstract concept. We love children in the fullness of their identity and being.

  • Be Heard

    We desire for kids to be seen as leaders and to have their voices and ideas heard and supported.

  • Belong

    To belong. Having a community of peers helps kids understand themselves as part of the church.

Summer Sundays

Children are always welcome in worship! We have tables in the transept with clipboards, paper, coloring utensils and other worship aides for all to use. A family lounge with access to a restroom with a changing table and a livestream of the worship service if you need a little extra room to wiggle.

  • For little ones from birth through age three, our nursery care is available in the nursery on the third floor in room 305. Our nursery is staffed by Nannies of KC to ensure reliable, warm, trustworthy caregivers are available every week to look after our youngest members.

  • Kids will start with their families in worship at 10:15, and then after the children's time kids will be led to their 3rd floor classroom. If this is your first time, we encourage you to accompany your child to their classroom, meet their teacher, get us a quick bit of information, then return to the service. After worship, parents can head upstairs for pick up.

    Located in room 304 on the third floor of the education wing.

  • One of the greatest gifts we can offer our children is to give them the opportunity to watch us live out our faith in worship! As such, children 4th grade and older are invited to stay in the sanctuary during the service. Check out our worship aides in the transept for tools to help young minds focus!

  • Children

    Our children's ministry cares for kids from birth all the way to 5th grade. Beyond our Sunday morning classes kids can look forward to events such as:

    • Parents' Night Out Events

    • Christmas Pageant

    • Family Camp

    • Block Party Events

  • Families

    All families are affirmed and celebrated at Second!

    Whether your family is formed by biology, adoption, foster care, or any other means - whether parents and kids, grandparents and cousins, or a chosen family - we know that love is what brings you together!

    Beyond worship, we offer many ways for families to connect, learn, and serve together including social media, special events, mission and service events, and intergenerational learning opportunities throughout the year. We would love to tell you more about what Second Family Ministries has going on!

Have questions?

Reach out to Sam Murphy,
Director of Child & Family Ministries