STUDENTS & FAMILIES

growing in faith


Our Family Ministry exists to be a loving, inviting, and enthusiastic community where we walk with and encourage family leaders, students, and children alike to explore their God given gifts to live a life that shares God’s Kingdom with those they encounter.

Our Values

PARTNERSHIP

As the family leader, you have the greatest influence on your child’s life. We want to help celebrate your successes and be a resource when you are uncertain about what to do. Families are always stronger with more support!

COMMUNITY

You belong, are valued, and safe in our space. We hope we can feel like home to you as well as challenge you in your faith walk.

IDENTITY

All our children and students are accepted, loved, and have God given worth and purpose. We want to help them seek out these truths.

SERVICE

Whether you serve in worship services, at our food pantry, out of state, or abroad, one of the best ways to put our God given gifts to use is by sharing them those around us through service.

IMPACT KIDS

Ages: K – 5th Grade

JOIN US EACH SUNDAY FOR IMPACT KIDS!

Each Sunday, your child will hear about our 4 core values: Love God, Love People, Do Your Best, Have Fun.

Children (K – 5th Grade) start in the 9 am service before being dismissed to the Education Building, Room 207 for IMPACT Kids. Pick-up is after service at 10:15 am.

UPCOMING CHILDREN’S MINISTRY EVENTS

CUB SCOUTS

Den Meetings: Mondays @ 6 pm

The Cub Scouts are open to boys & girls grades K through 5. Contact us, or join us Mondays to learn more about Cub Scouting.

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STUDENTS

Grades 6-12

EVERY SUNDAY EVENING WE GATHER TOGETHER AT 5:30 PM IN THE PALMS CENTER.

This is a time of fellowship as we eat together, have fun together, and become better equipped to be all that God created us to be in this world through relevant discussion and unique opportunities.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES & UPCOMING EVENTS

AFTER HOURS

Sundays • 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Free dinner, fun with friends, and some time to be in community and grow.

Middle School Mission Trip 2023

June 11th, 2023

Our Middle School Students who have completed 6th grade through 8th grade are invited to join us as we travel to Fort Myers, FL to serve with PPM in hurricane relief efforts from Hurricane Ian. This trip will be designed specifically for the skill sets of our middle school team. Students will get the opportunity to learn new skills, sharpen existing skills, and become more aware of our call to serve as followers of Christ.

Registration is now closed.

High School Mission Trip 2023

June 24th, 2023

Our High Schoolers who have completed 9th-12th grade are invited to join us for this unique mission experience as we focus on relational work in small town and villages in Alaska.

Registration is now closed.

Montreat Youth Conference 2023

July 15th, 2023

High School students having completed 9th grade are welcome to join our annual retreat to Montreat! This year students will hear from different speakers, worship together, enjoy small groups, and grow in relationship with God and others!

Registration is now closed

Middle School After-Hours Summer Edition: LASER TAG SHOWDOWN

July 30th, 2023

Middle School students have been TARGETED! Wear your athletic clothes and join us for a laser tag showdown and dinner in the Palms Center. Friends welcome.

RSVP by July 27th

High School After-Hours Summer Edition: BBQ, Pool & Tubing

July 9th, 2023

Incoming 9th graders through recently graduated 12th graders! Bring your swimsuits and join us for a BBQ by the pool and tubing on the water in Sarasota. 

RSVP by July 2nd

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YOUNG ADULT

Ages 18-25
The Young Adult Ministry offers various opportunities for people between the ages of 18-25 to explore their own identity in Christ by listening to the Holy Spirit, building community with one another through welcoming all and loving one another, and following Jesus through the ways we build community, serve those around us, and care for the world.

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TEACHING NURSERY

 Birth – 4 years old

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLE FROM 8:45 AM – 11:15 AM IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING, ROOM 103.

Our Teaching Nursery is welcoming and staffed with caregivers and teachers who love kids. We have fun learning God’s Word through simple Bible stories, praying together and sharing the joy of Jesus!

If you have any questions about the Church of the Palms Nursery, please contact Children’s Director Carol Homeister: 941.924.1323 x 222

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