River City Kids is a unique and comprehensive children’s ministry designed to meet the needs of your child as he or she grows. During Sunday morning services, kids enjoy a safe, age-appropriate environment in which the Bible is communicated in creative and relevant ways. We want your children to have fun as they meet Jesus on their level. River City Kids meets every Sunday.
During our Classic worship service (8:30 a.m.), we have classes from birth to Kindergarten. At our Modern worship services (10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.), we have classes from birth to third grade.
We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
Sign up for Hyfi At-Home text service. Continue the discipleship conversation at home. You will receive a text with a link to our Preschool Sunday School video lesson. This is a great way to reinforce what your child is learning when they attend River City Kids Nursery and Preschool classes. Included in the weekly link: video lesson, worship dance video, Bible passage, discussion questions, monthly verse, and a simple family activity. Text “Hyfi” to (916) 823-9609 to receive your weekly link. Hyfi is the name of our Sunday School curriculum for birth through Kindergarten.
Children’s Ministries and Club 45 are having a Pajama Day on Sunday, December 28, at all services. Kids ages 6 weeks–5th grade are invited to come in their PJs for Sunday School. Two years old–Kindergarten (all services) and Barnabas (11:30 a.m. only) will have a special donut hole snack to enjoy. 1st–5th grade (10:00 and 11:30 a.m.) will gather together in the Large Group Room and enjoy a popcorn treat.
Children’s Ministries and Club 45 are having a Pajama Day on Sunday, December 28, at all services. Kids ages 6 weeks–5th grade are invited to come in their PJs for Sunday School. Two years old–Kindergarten (all services) and Barnabas (11:30 a.m. only) will have a special donut hole snack to enjoy. 1st–5th grade (10:00 and 11:30 a.m.) will gather together in the Large Group Room and enjoy a popcorn treat.
Playground Connection
Bring your kids and come hang out at the playground before or after service to meet other families and connect in a relaxed, kid-friendly space. While the little ones play, you’ll have a chance to chat, build relationships, and get to know other parents in our church family. It’s an easy way to linger a little longer, laugh together, and grow in community.
Young Families
If you are a parent of littles (5 years & under), come and join us and be a part of our Young Families. Connect with other parents in the early stages of parenting as we learn principles from God’s Word, build community, and offer our prayer and support during this hectic season of life.
Playground Connection
Bring your kids and come hang out at the playground before or after service to meet other families and connect in a relaxed, kid-friendly space. While the little ones play, you’ll have a chance to chat, build relationships, and get to know other parents in our church family. It’s an easy way to linger a little longer, laugh together, and grow in community.
Young Families
If you are a parent of littles (5 years & under), come and join us and be a part of our Young Families. Connect with other parents in the early stages of parenting as we learn principles from God’s Word, build community, and offer our prayer and support during this hectic season of life.
Nursery
(6 weeks-age 3)
8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. | Check in downstairs
Providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment is our number one priority. While your child is in our care, he/she will begin to understand Jesus’ love and learn to associate God and Jesus with loving people and fun activities. We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
Preschool
(Ages 4-Kindergarten)
8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. | Check in downstairs
Our early childhood ministry is privileged to come alongside parents and partner in the growth of your children in the areas of faith, character and understanding God. The message is simple. We want your little ones to know that God loves them, God made them and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
Elementary
(Grades 1-3)
10:00 & 11:30 a.m. | Check in upstairs
River City Kids is an exciting place for kids to be with their friends and grow in faith, character and their relationship with Jesus Christ. We want your child to know how to make wise choices, trust in God no matter what and treat others with respect. We desire to come alongside parents and partner in the growth of their children. We ask that you leave all personal belongings at home or in the car.
Barnabas Ministries (Special Needs)
11:30 a.m. | Room 115 |
Check in downstairs
Our Special Needs ministry, intended for children kindergarten-grade 6 with developmental and medical disabilities, allows parents to worship while their child receives loving care according to their needs. The room is equipped with skill-appropriate toys and staffed by trained adults who comfort and direct children who need a different approach than the traditional classroom. Parents are welcome to come visit the program anytime.
Leadership
Aaron Brackney is River City Christian’s Children’s & Young Families Pastor. Aaron and his wife Annie have been at River City since 2014. Aaron loves working with kids. He has worked in student ministry for more than 12 years and has coached high school football for 14 years, the last four years at Cordova High School. He loves movies, football, and psychology, in which he has a bachelor’s degree.