Children’s Ministry
We are so glad you are here! At First Presbyterian Church, we want every child to know that God loves them, God calls them, God is at work in them, and they can be part of God’s work in the world right now.Â
Our theme for 2026-2027 is “God’s Tiny Champions: Doing Big Things for God!” Throughout the year, you will see this come to life in Sunday School, First Church, Chapel Club, service, fellowship, and all the wonderful ways we gather as a community.Â
And when we say, “BEE-long”, we mean it! You do not have to be a member of First Presbyterian Church to participate in Children’s Ministry. We would love for your family to make First Presbyterian your church home, but whether you are a member, a visitor, or simply joining us for an event, you are always welcome. Come BEE with us anytime!Â
On Sundays
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Nursery
Sundays | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Our church nursery is a vital part of Children’s Ministry. Babies from birth through age two are invited to the nursery every Sunday in C101 (Birth to 17 months) and C202 (18-36 months). Our professionally trained nursery staff provides a foundation for growing faith by creating a safe, secure, and loving environment.Â
When children turn three, they are encouraged to participate in Sunday School and First Church.Â
Families will sign children in and out of their age-group classroom.Â
Our youngest children will continue to be cared for by our dedicated, professionally trained nursery staff in a safe and loving environment. As children grow, our older nursery children will also enjoy age-appropriate Bible stories, music, crafts, and time on the Church Street playground.Â
Sunday School
 September – May | Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Ages 3 through 5th Grade
 There is a place for every child to BEE-long in Sunday School!
All children are dropped off and picked up in the gym. We begin together at 9:45 a.m. with 15 minutes of gathering time before children head with their teachers to their classrooms.Â
Preschool Sunday School | Ages 3–5 | Room P311
Children discover God’s love and the Bible through stories, music, crafts and hands-on activities.
K–1 Sunday School | Kindergarten–1st Grade | Room P307
Children explore Bible stories through conversation, music, crafts and hands-on activities as they begin to discover their place in God’s story.
Older Sunday School | 2nd–5th Grade | Room P205, Main Level
Children explore Scripture through engaging, immersive experiences that help bring the Bible to life.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Drop-off: Gym at 9:45 a.m.
Pick-up: Gym at 10:45 a.m.Â
For your child’s safety, a parent or guardian must accompany them at check-in. Each child receives a two-part security sticker. The matching security tag must be presented at pick-up.Â
Come BEE-long with us as we grow in faith, friendship, and God’s love!Â
First Church
Sundays during 11 a.m. Worship | Ages 3 – 1st Grade
First Church is an age-appropriate worship experience that reflects the worship happening in the sanctuary. Following the Time with Children, children are invited to leave with our First Church leaders. They explore the same Scripture their families are hearing, pray, sing, give an offering, and participate in the rhythms of worship. When the congregation celebrates Communion, our children celebrate Communion, too. Children return to the sanctuary to rejoin their families during the final hymn.Â
To participate: Scan the First Church QR Code in the worship bulletin each Sunday to register your child.Â
At Home
God’s Tiny Champions: Doing Big Things for God
This year in Children’s Ministry, we are celebrating, “God’s Tiny Champions: Doing Big Things for God!” We want every child to grow up knowing some wonderfully important things: God loves them. God Calls them. God is at work in them. And they can be part of God’s work in the world right now.Â
Throughout the year, we will explore six themes together:Â
BEE a Friend — BEE Thankful — BEE Ready — BEE Brave — BEE Hopeful — BEE the Church
You will see themes woven into everything we do in Children’s Ministry, from Sunday School and First Church to Chapel Club during the week and our community fellowship events throughout the year. Most importantly, we want to help you bring these conversations home!Â
Our At Home resources will change with each new unit and give your family simple and fun ways to keep growing in faith together. You will find our current theme, Scripture, ideas to try at home, and the Chapel Club videos you can watch together.Â
We hope these resources help you discover lots of little moments when your children can see that they are already doing big things for God.Â
Upcoming Children’s Events
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Children’s Choirs
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Carol Choir (ages 4.5-1st grade)
REHEARSALS WEDNESDAY | 5:45-6:45 PM
Carol Choir provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of music, singing, fellowship, and faith all at the same time! Through songs and games, these young musicians will not only participate in worship through their music. They will also learn teamwork and be brought closer to God and others.
Kirk Choir (2nd-5th grades)
REHEARSALS SUNDAY | 5:45-6:45 PM
Whether you have previously been in a choir, all are welcome in this group. Singers will learn the fundamentals of singing, proper choral techniques, musicality, teamwork, and, most importantly, the ministry of praising God through music. Kirk Choir participates in worship throughout the year, in Singing in the Season, and presents a musical in the spring.
Beginning Handbells (2nd-5th grades)
REHEARSALS SUNDAY | 6:45-7:05 PM
This beginner ensemble will develop music reading and performance skills, as well as learning how to be worship leaders in our community. Participants will be introduced to handbell techniques and have a lot of fun along the way. No music reading experience is required. This group rehearses weekly and rings in worship once per semester.
FPC Preschools
First Presbyterian Church has a long history of creating a Christian environment and nurturing children in Charlotte. We offer two distinct schooling options: the Child Development Center (full-day) and Weekday School (half-day).
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