Kids held a special place in Jesus’s heart. We agree with Jesus—we think kids are awesome! And we welcome the privilege and responsibility to hang out with, learn from and help educate kids.
Upcoming EventsFamily Worship Dates: No Lighthouse. Enjoy being in "big church" with your family.
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Village Church at Prairie Village & Overland Park are combining to feature an intergenerational Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer designed for the entire family—parents, grandparents, little kids and big kids alike! We’ll have learning, games, fun and food for the whole family. Dinner will be provided for all. VBS will be three Wednesday evenings this summer: June 12, 19 and 26.
VBS Schedule: June 12: Special Olympics, Village on Mission June 19: Juneteenth, Meadowbrook Park June 26: Family Camp with Ginger Rothhaas, Village on Antioch We will provide tangible, immersive family experiences with three local non-profits—one each Wednesday. We will explore what it means to love God’s people and how we might widen our wingspan in our efforts. It’s going to be a blast, and incredibly meaningful. Program fee is $15 per person, max $60 per family (includes dinner). Registration opens April 15. Kate Ruecker: kate.ruecker@villagepres.org, 913-671-2350. Click here to register. |
Sunday Funday (summer Lighthouse)
9 a.m., June 2-July 21 All elementary schoolers (ages 5-incoming 6th graders) meet in our big room (307/9/11.) Ages 2-4 meet in Room 107. Babies and toddlers combine in the nursery (Room 114). Feel free to wear summer play clothes because we might get dirty and messy with paints, etc. |
SUNDAY MORNING CHECK-IN
Preschool ages check-in on the 1st floor. 2 & 3-year-olds gather in Room 107; 4-year-olds-Pre-Kindergarten gather in Room 106. Elementary ages check in on the 3rd floor and gather in Room 307. |
SUNDAY MORNING LIGHTHOUSE
We meet during the 9 a.m. service. Kids explore the teachings of Jesus in fun and meaningful ways. We sing, make crafts, read Bible stories, chat and get to know each other. We are so grateful to have children’s musician Dino O’Dell on board as worship leader. |
Ongoing Programs for Kids & Families
- Sunday mornings: Lighthouse and Morning Stars Children’s Music
- New baby births - We want to meet your little one and we have a gift for them. Come by our office or email us. Baptisms are scheduled throughout the year. Contact our office for more information or to schedule your child to be baptized.
- Summer Camp Programs – Vacation Bible School (VBS) at both Mission Campus and Antioch Campus, Music & Drama Camp, Creations by Kids and Kids Day Out (KDO)
- Service opportunities – Diaper Drive, Hat and Mitten Tree, Angel Tree, Operation Breakthrough Star Families, Village Church Food Pantry Food Drives, Be the Church Service Night and more!
- Special Events – Food Truck Festival, Ice Cream Social, Advent Family Workshop, the Palm Parade, Flowering of the Cross, Art & Hors d’oeuvres event and more!
For Parents
Opportunities to connect with other parents are available throughout the week during the school year and summertime. Some of these include: Young Adult Ministry, Village U classes, Presbyterian Women (PW), MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), Village Connect Small Groups, Missions, music ensembles and more.
MISSION CAMPUS PRESCHOOL
6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas |
School-year play-based preschool for children 3 to 5 years old. Open to all in the community. Contact Sarah McKee.
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ANTIOCH CAMPUS PRESCHOOL
14895 Antioch Road, Overland Park, Kansas |
School-year preschool (September to May) open to all in the community. Contact Paula Benefiel.
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CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
9900 Mission Road, Overland Park, Kansas |
Full-time, year-round daycare & preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Contact Jenny Hull.
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KIDS DAY OUT & CHILD CARE
6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas |
Child care is available for many church programs, worship, events and classes at Mission Campus. Kids Day Out (KDO) is available in the school year and summer seasons with pre-registration. Contact Sandra Stephens.
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