Kids and Youth
New City Kids
Purpose
To partner with families in the gospel-centered discipleship of our children.
Vision
We envision a church in which families and volunteers of New City Kids partner together to create and nurture environments that are safe, loving, enjoyable, and conducive to Christ-Centred gospel learning and whole-person maturation. We envision a generation of young people who:
Know, love, trust, and obey Christ as the undisputed treasure of their hearts
Implicitly trust and delight in the Word of God as authoritative and true
Love and cherish the Church as the Body and Bride of Christ
Are active in missional, Spirit-filled living
Are committed to discipling the next generation in like manner
Email kids@newcityhamilton.com to find out more.
Sunday Morning Programing
Sunday mornings with New City Kids are Christ-centered – our programs focus on teaching and learning about the Bible as one succinct story – the story of God’s plan to rescue His people from sin and death. Together, we pray, sing, learn and play! We present biblical theology in an age-appropriate and engaging way to children from the time they are born until they are ready to transition to Youth Group in their adolescent years.
New City Kids seeks to partner with families in the Christian nurture and discipleship of their children. For this reason, it is strongly encouraged that parents be actively involved in supporting the Children’s Ministry – prayerfully, practically, and intentionally.
At New City, families are encouraged to worship and pray together during the service! Just before the sermon, the children are prayed for and then dismissed to join their teachers for child-focused activities in our Sunday School rooms.
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Our nursery offers quality Christ-centered programs for the youngest members of our congregation. Children are engaged in singing songs, reading stories, playing games, and being cared for by responsible and loving volunteers from our Church family. Our nursery program helps to lay a foundation of Christ’s love in young lives and provides parents with an opportunity to grow in their knowledge and understanding of the Bible as they participate in the Worship Service.
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We offer two unique spaces for preschool children (aged 2-3 years old) and for our Kindergarten Crew (JK/SK). Here, children are engaged in Christ-centered, bible-based learning through a variety of activities, stories, games, and multi-media presentations. Our program is designed to help lead children to an understanding of the Bible as one story focusing on God’s love and redemption plan for his people through Christ, while modelling what it means to be a follower of Christ.
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We offer a variety of classes for our elementary aged children. Here, children are engaged in Christ-centered, bible-based learning through a variety of activities, stories, games, and multi-media presentations geared to their specific age and stage. Our program is designed to help children develop a deeper understanding of the Bible as one story focusing on God’s love, sacrifice, and redemption of his people through Christ. In these classes, we seek to disciple our children by continually pointing them to Christ as their sustainer and Father, helping our children understand who they are in Christ, by encouraging them to foster and nurture a relationship with Christ, by modelling Christian values and attitudes, by teaching and practicing spiritual disciplines, and by loving and serving each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are new to the church, please come and see us at the Children’s Welcome Centre where we will help you to create an account and register your child in our KidCheck System. Our volunteer coordinators will also share about the Children’s Ministry and what one can expect.
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We want to ensure that every child in our program has the support that he/she may need to have a safe and fun time. If you have concerns, please send a detailed email to kids@newcityhamilton.com and our Children’s Ministry Team will get back to you to talk about how to best support your child.
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All classes open when children are dismissed from the worship service with their parents.
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Our Sunday School and Nursery programs are offered free of charge. Our outreach and camp events may have an associated cost. These will be advertised at the time of the event. Financial aid is available on a case by case basis.
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If a child is sick within 24 hours of a planned event of New City Kids, we respectfully request that you keep your child home.
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Please send a detailed email to kids@newcityhamilton.com. Don’t forget to include a telephone number that we can reach you at. One of our Leaders will call you back within 24 hours.
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We are always looking for new volunteers! The first step is to fill out our volunteer form HERE. You can also email kids@newcityhamilton.com if you have any questions.
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Yes. A small, quiet, and discrete room for nursing mothers is located down the hall from the nursery. Follow the signs or ask the children’s registrar for directions.
New City Youth
Purpose
To fulfill the call as a church family to disciple the youth in our church and city by making Christ relevant for teenagers, growing leaders, and developing connections between the youth and other people and ministries at New City.
Vision
We envision youth in Hamilton growing in their understanding of the gospel, giving their lives to God, being active in prayer, and engaged in serving their church and city.
We envision youth in our church who have deep faith in God, a solid foundation of knowledge of the Bible and Christian doctrine, an active life of prayer, and engaged in serving their church and the broader community.
We envision an active, vibrant youth group that is excited about the Gospel and about serving the church and the community.
Email youth@newcityhamilton.com to find out more.