Kid City

Kid City is the children’s ministry of Christ Church Chicago. It is our heart’s desire to support parents & caregivers in the spiritual nurture of their children by teaching them about Jesus and his gospel. We do this by providing a safe, loving, and fun environment for kids to learn God’s Word and experience His love so that they might worship and serve Him. 

Sundays in Kid City

Each Sunday, during the 9 a.m. education hour and the sermon portion of our 10:30 a.m. worship service, children “board” a train line designated for their age group to spend time singing songs, doing crafts, playing games, and learning God’s word from our trained teachers.

If you know you will be visiting us on a Sunday, you’re welcome to pre-register below. This isn’t required, but will help us welcome you when you arrive!

Blue Line | Ages 0–2

The Blue Line Train (nursery for children ages 0–2) is available throughout the duration of the 9:00 and 10:30 ministry hours. Children will learn “big picture” themes using The Big Picture Story Bible as a guide. Each week, toddlers hear a lesson, work on memorizing a Bible verse, and complete a coloring page. As soon as a child turns 3, he/she is welcome to join the Green Line.

Green Line | Ages 3–5

The Green Line Train (3–5 year olds) accepts passengers for the 9 a.m. ministry hour and during the sermon. The 9 a.m. class learns about Jesus through Bible story lessons, crafts, Bible memory, and play. Stories and crafts follow Gail Schoonmaker's The Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible. During a 3-year cycle, children learn about how the Old Testament anticipates Jesus as savior (1.5 years) and then how Jesus came to save as recorded in the New Testament (1.5 years). The children also learn about our Global Ministry Partners (GMPs) during the 9 a.m. class. During the sermon, children continue to learn about Jesus through curricula that explain who he is, what he's done, and how they can find out more about him. Children are dismissed to this class when the scripture is being read. Parents will pick them up on the lower level.

Red Line | Grades K–2

The Red Line Train (kindergarten through 2nd grade) accepts passengers for the 9 a.m. ministry hour and during the sermon. The 9 a.m. class learns about Jesus through Bible story lessons, Bible memory, and play. The Red and Green Line classes learn the same lessons so that families can discuss them at home together. The children also learn about our Global Ministry Partners (GMPs) during the 9 a.m. class. During the sermon, Red Line will learn about Bible truths through the Big Beliefs! curriculum written by our church. Bible stories coupled with catechism questions help them understand doctrines and memorize them as pegs that assist them as their knowledge of God grows as they do. Children are dismissed to this class when the scripture is being read. Parents will pick them up on the lower level.

Orange Line | Grades 3–5

The Orange Line Train (3rd–5th grade) only accepts passengers during the 9 a.m. ministry hour. Kids of this age ask good questions of the faith and of scripture. The class engages with scripture and seeks to gain an understanding of the Bible before applying it to their lives. For the 2024–2025 ministry year, Orange Line will learn about how the story of Jesus in the Bible is The Biggest Story. The children also learn about our Global Ministry Partners (GMPs) during the 9 a.m. class. At this age, children are dismissed on their own to locate their parents before attending the main service. 

Our Safety Procedures

The safety of our children is essential. Our check-in policy ensures that pick-up can only be completed by the same caretaker who checked in the child. There are always two or more volunteers in each classroom. Additionally, background checks have been completed on all adult volunteers. Our children are gifts to our congregation, and they are treated as such.

Upcoming Events

  • Christmas at Christ Church Chicago

    December 8, 6 p.m.

    All children are invited to sing in the choir for our Christmas concert. For more information on important dates and to sign up a child, please click here.

  • Parenting Book Club

    Join other parents as we strive to raise God-honoring kids! Please get in touch if you’d like a copy of the book we’re currently reading, Equipping for Life.

Resources for Families

  • Big Events! (coming soon)

    A family devotional focused on the history of the church. It will help you and your family see what God is on about in human history.

  • The Big Picture Story Bible

    The Bible is a big book about a big God who keeps a big promise! Illustrations by one of our faithful children’s teachers, Gail Schoonmaker. Learn more about The Big Picture Story Bible series.

  • Big Beliefs!

    Small devotionals introducing your family to big truths. View on Amazon

  • Kid Connects

    For the children who remain in our Sunday worship service, this is a resource to follow along with the sermon together with their families. There is a printed version available on Sundays. See more here.

  • Big Picture Bible Crafts

    101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible. View on Amazon.

Life in Kid City

  • Building with Elder Josh

  • Meals together

  • Fun in the nursery

  • Pre-k learning from Ms. Gail

  • We love eating together!

  • Music with Ms. Emily

  • Craft time

  • Kids Choir singing during the Easter service

Meet the Ministry Team

Amanda Scaletta

Amanda has been the lead in our nursery for the last 15 years. She and her husband live in the North Kenwood neighborhood with their five children.

Amy Koehler

As the director of Kid City, Amy oversees the programming, training, and curriculum for our children. Amy and her husband, Dan, live in Woodlawn with their four sons.

Ethan Rice

Ethan serves alongside Amy as the pastoral resident for Kid City.

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