Crosswalk is a discipleship program for children ages 4 through fifth grade. Christ Church is eager to be your partner in helping the children in your life grow as disciples of Jesus. Most Sunday mornings, children age 4 through 5th grade start the 9am worship service with their families. After a children's message, the children are invited to the Walkway Room on the second floor of the gym building where they learn about the scripture of the day in an age-appropriate way. 

What are Sit Together Sundays?

On the first Sunday of each month and special holy days, elementary school children worship with the families. It's an opportunity for children to share in the practices of faith, such as communion and the celebrations of Easter, and to share those occasions with family members. Sometimes, children will be invited to participate as prayer leaders, creed leaders, greeters, ushers, and liturgists.

If you're a first-time guest, we want your first experience at Christ Church to be awesome! Here are a few tips, depending on what time your family worships.

If your family worships at the 9am praise service ...  Check-in your child as you enter the gym. Children begin the worship hour with their families. After the children's message, children are led upstairs to Crosswalk for age-appropriate activities related to the day's message.  

If your family worships at the 11am traditional service ... Children are invited to worship with their families or to check out the nursery, which is located in the building east of the Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary. 

The nursery is open every Sunday morning for children age 3 and under.  Children are cared for by trained and screened adults. If you have questions about the nursery, please  email Louise Wood or call her at 954.773.7700. 

If you have questions or want to volunteer with Crosswalk Children's Discipleship, please contact Lisa Jones, coordinator of children's ministry,  954.771.7300 or by email. Christ Church makes every effort to creative a safe, protected environment for children and youth. All adult staff and volunteers who who work with children must be fingerprinted and screened and take part in Child/Youth Protection Policy training each year. If you have questions about the Child/Youth Protection Policy, contact Lisa Jones..

SERVING CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR  

To sign up for individual activities, go to christchurchfl.org/events

Creative Spirit classes

Pastor Monique McBride, pastor to school and families, leads opportunities for women and children PreK-4 and up to combine painting and devotions.  Past projects have included painting wooden nativities and drawing  a beautiful positive and negative space art using shapes that bring joy and positivity.  Creative Spirit classes are held four times a year.

Worship Workshop | Baptism

On Baptism of the Lord Sunday, usually the second Sunday of January, children and families are invited to the Fellowship Halls to learn about baptism at interactive stations. Families share food that's tradition within their families. Children and students can earn service hours through projects such as making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for our neighbors in need.

Lego Lent Event

The Old City of Jerusalem comes to life as children build it from Legos. During the season of remembrance leading up to Easter, the children and their families of Christ Church come together to build the city as Jesus knew it.  Younger children work with larger pieces to create the city's wall. Master builders create the Temple. The result is a masterpiece of sacred history.

Easter Egg Hunt

At 10:30am on Easter Sunday, children scramble to collect hundreds of plastic eggs filled with candy and toys, All activities are in a gated area and divided by ages.

Worship Workshop | Communion

On World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday in October, children of all ages are invited to the Fellowship Halls to learn about communion, a sacramaent that unites all who believe in Jesus Christ. From tracing our roots in other countries to sharing food from our heritage, we celebrate the sacrament with believers worldwide.

Trunk or Treat

Up to 2,000 costumed children and their families descend on Christ Church Field for an evening filled with candy, bounce houses, and community fun. Dozens of church family members decorate and open their trunks to hand out candy. Carnival food is available for purchase, and local businesses support the evening with sponsorships.

Advent Dancing

During the season of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, girls are invited to dance the Advent candles into the worship spaces before each service. 

Child-led Christmas Eve

From the prelude to the postlude, children and youth participate in every aspect of this Christmas Eve service, led by Pastor Monique McBride, pastor to school and families. Young musicians lead the carols, while others say prayers, read scripture, and light the Advent candles.

Christ Church School

Christ Church School fosters lifelong creativity and  love of learning by focusing on early years, PK2 - Grade 5. Students are provided with the most positive influences possible - from caring, nurturing Christian teachers to a challenging curriculum with ample opportunities for leadership. These influences help children develop strong values and character. Click here to learn more about Christ Church School.

CCS Middle School

Christ Church School is moving into the future with plans to serve the families of middle school students by adding grades 6, 7 and 8. The CCS middle school experience will be a natural and seamless extension of the caring, connected community that families know and trust. Rooted in our mission to educate the whole child, the middle school will provide individualized attention, character development, and leadership opportunities, ensuring students grow with confidence and purpose. Click here to learn more about the plans.