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.
Programming for ages 0-Kindergarten is available throughout the summer. Connection Time for Grades 1-12 will resume on September 20.
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
Adventure Club will return in October 2026! Check back for updated event information. Details will be added as they come available.
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
The Bridge will return in October 2026! Check back for updated event information. Details will be added as they come available.
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.
Wonderfully Made
Personal connection comes through honesty. The psalmists understood this better than anyone. From the pages of the Psalms leap lament and joy, anger and mercy—honest cries to the God who hears us and knows us. During this series, you and the kids you lead will discover more from the Psalms about the unchanging character of God—the loving, caring, faithful shepherd—and your identity as His kids, wonderfully and purposefully created. Together you’ll come to God like the psalmists of old with singing, shouting, and crying out your prayers and praises to the One who is worthy!
June 7 - I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
God made me on purpose, for a purpose
Psalm 139
June 14 - The Lord is My Shepherd
God cares for us
Psalm 23
June 21 - God’s Word is a Lamp to My Feet
God gives us the Bible to know who He is
Psalm 119
June 28 - God’s Love Endures Forever
God’s love is faithful
Psalm 103 & 136
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.