Our Mission...
in Children’s Ministry is to empower parents and Children’s Ministry leaders to build God’s Kingdom by inviting the youngest among us to know and follow Jesus.
Sunday Kids Connection Time
Our children are the next generation of the church. We believe that it’s so important that they not only have fun at church, but that they also get to learn in a creative and relevant way. Our passion is to see these precious little ones raised up to love and serve Jesus, but we can’t do that with games and coloring books alone!
Any time you check your child into Kids Connection Time, you can expect that they’ll learn an age-appropriate lesson from God’s Word - and have a blast doing it.
Keep scrolling or click a button below to find out more.
Our Vision - Know, Grow, & Go
Kids Connections exists so that children may...
KNOW Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior! (Romans 10:4-10)
That they may GROW in their relationship with Him! (2 Peter 3:18)
And that they may be equipped to GO and tell others about Him! (Matthew 28:16-20)
Looking for ways to get your kids connected?
Keep scrolling, or select one of the cards to find out more about we offer for ages 0-Grade 12.
Welcome to our Infant & Toddler Connections!
All ages are welcome to join us in our regular services. Should you need to leave service with your little ones, our Nursery and Toddler Room will be available for you to use.
If you need any help finding the appropriate space, just ask someone on our hospitality team - you'll know them by their nametag! They would be more than happy to point you in the right direction.
Nursing Room
Located upstairs, down the hallway from the bathrooms
- Available for nursing parents
- Change table is available (as well as in our main floor washroom)
- You will be able to view the service from the Nursing Room
Toddler Room
Upstairs, down the hallway from the bathrooms
- Available for parents with toddlers ages 0-3
- This room is staffed and you may leave your child with our capable volunteers
- The service will be streamed in the Toddler Room
Adventure Club
For children Grade 1 - Grade 4. Adventure Club’s goal is to help kids build deeper social connections outside of Sunday morning Kids Connections.
All Adventure Club events are held at West Portal Church in the evening, typically the first Friday of every month from 6:45PM-8:30PM. There are no events from June-September.
Check back for more details on upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
Details for upcoming events will be added as they come available.
Join us for a night of playing floor hockey, and making crafts! Please bring a stick with a sock on the end.
Friday, March 6
6:45PM-8:30PM
Kids Adventure Week
Tuesday, April 7 - Friday, April 10
Kindergarten - Grade 6
6:30PM-8:30PM
Cost: Free!
Registration will start early March.
Come one! Come all! Step Right Up and see the marvelous wonders waiting for you at the carnival! Carnivals are more than a place for entertainment — they’re an invitation to see something extraordinary. The best part? Everyone is invited! And it’s free!
In this four-day series, kids can accept this invite from Jesus himself to be a part of something wonderful. As we do, we’ll discover how Jesus invites us to use the gifts God gave us, show God’s love to someone new, thank God for forgiveness, and share God’s story with everyone!
Carnival activities include:
- Bible Stories
- Music
- Games
- Crafts
- Snacks
More details to come.
The Bridge
For grades 5 & 6. The Bridge is a monthly-run program that seeks to build social connections. This program serves as a “Bridge” for kids to transition into Youth Group and have a positive attitude towards their role in the church and towards each other as they mature.
All Bridge events are held at West Portal Church in the evening, typically the first Friday of every month from 6:45PM-8:30PM. There are no events from June-September.
Upcoming Events
Details for upcoming events will be added as they come available.
Join us for a fun night of Fear Factor games!
Friday, March 6
6:45PM-8:30PM
Kids Adventure Week
Tuesday, April 7 - Friday, April 10
Kindergarten - Grade 6
6:30PM-8:30PM
Cost: Free!
Registration will start early March.
Come one! Come all! Step Right Up and see the marvelous wonders waiting for you at the carnival! Carnivals are more than a place for entertainment — they’re an invitation to see something extraordinary. The best part? Everyone is invited! And it’s free!
In this four-day series, kids can accept this invite from Jesus himself to be a part of something wonderful. As we do, we’ll discover how Jesus invites us to use the gifts God gave us, show God’s love to someone new, thank God for forgiveness, and share God’s story with everyone!
Carnival activities include:
- Bible Stories
- Music
- Games
- Crafts
- Snacks
More details to come.
Online Portal
You are invited to join our online portal where you can do activities at home with your kids! Click the button below to register and get access.
Once registered, access the portal at anytime by logging in below.
God Speaks
God sent His one and only Son, Jesus, into the world because of His deep love. Jesus extended
that love to the people He hung out with as He traveled and taught. In this series, kids will be
introduced to the love Jesus has for all people, including them. He wants to be with us every day.
He sees each of us for who we are and knows our needs before we even tell Him. Jesus offers
love and care like no one else can, and His love is so great that He eventually died on the cross to
save us from sin. Jesus loves us more than we can even imagine, and He invites us to hang out
with Him … forever!
February 1 - God Calls Us
Jesus calls the disciples (Luke 5)
February 8 - Jesus Loves Us
Jesus and the children (Mark 10)
February 15 - No Connection Time
Enjoy your long weekend!
February 22 - God Sent Jesus Because He Loves Us
Nicodemus visits Jesus (John 3)
Your First Visit
First, head to the check-in station by the sanctuary doors. Someone there will meet your family and check your child in. Upon checking in for the first time, we will ask for the following personal information. We value your privacy and only staff will have access to this information.
- Parent/guardian name(s)
- Phone Number
- Child's name
- Child's birthdate
- Child’s age
- Child’s grade (if applicable)
- Any special instructions (allergies, special needs etc.)
NOTE: You can save a few minutes at check-in by pre-registering your kids! Simply click the button below.
Checking In
If you need any help finding the appropriate space, just ask someone on our hospitality team - you'll know them by their nametag! They would be more than happy to point you in the right direction.
Age 0-3 (Toddler Room)
We have a special area for ages 0 to 3-year-olds upstairs, down the hallway from the bathrooms.
Age 3 are welcome in the Toddler Room during first service. During Connection Time they can go to their classroom.
The room is supervised during both services.
Age 3-Kindergarten
3 year-olds to Kindergarten will go upstairs, and down the hallway.
Grade 1-4
Grade 1-4 will be greeted at the Fellowship Hall. Use the doors by the main floor washrooms.
Grade 5-6
Grade 5-6 will be on the main floor, down the hallway by the washrooms.
Looking for ways to get your kids connected?
Keep scrolling, or select one of the cards to find out more about we offer for ages 0-Grade 12.
Aimee Meinema
It is a great joy to partner together with parents and volunteers to guide children towards a heart for God.
Katelyn Dyck
I have always had a passion for working alongside kids and their families.