CHILDREN’S FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We believe fellowship is important at every age! Check out our list of upcoming events below.
kids clean the beach - september 27
Sprouts will be cleaning the beach at First Landing State Park from 1PM to 3PM, and you can help, too!
Meet us in front of the beach-side visitor center by 12:55PM. Please be sure to bring your own sunblock and water!
join us at the pumpkin patch - October 10
Meet us at Bergey’s Barnyard at 11AM, where we will be petting farm animals, playing in the park, and picking pumpkins.
Please note that Bergey’s Barnyard charges an admission fee of $8 for the park and petting zoo.
First Landing Fall Festival - October 17
You’re welcome to join the Sprouts at this community event. Click here for more info.
Trunk-r-treat - October 24
Bring the whole family out on Saturday, October 24th from 4 PM to 6 PM for an evening full of Halloween excitement. We’ll have lots of decorated trunks, carnival‑style games, karaoke, and light refreshments.
After Trunk‑R‑Treat, feel free to stick around for an outdoor, family‑friendly Halloween movie starting around 6:30 PM. Be sure to bring your own seating and drinks to stay comfy during the show.
Want to decorate your trunk and pass out candy at Trunk-r-Treat? You can register your trunk by clicking the button below.
Trunk-r-Treat Volunteer Trunk Registration
The Greenhouse: Growing in faith
Join us Sundays for The Greenhouse, Christian Education at the Garden UMC.
Designed for children from Pre‑K4 through 5th grade, this hands‑on, engaging program helps kids explore faith through stories, music, crafts, games, and interactive lessons that make learning meaningful and fun.
We’re currently meeting starting at 10:45AM in the Happy Hour classroom at Wesley Grace UMC. Hope to see you there!
Sprouts on a Mission
Our Sprouts are taking God’s love out into the world! We’ve partnered with a local clothing closet for kids, First Landing State Park, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Elizabeth River Project & Keep Norfolk Beautiful, and we’re always looking for more ways to help!
Check the “Upcoming Events” section regularly to see what we’re up to.