Children

Every Sunday morning, children hear a story from the Bible and engage in other fun activities. It’s our goal to introduce children to Jesus and help them discover that God can be trusted.

Children in PreK-Kindergarten check in before services downstairs in the Lodge and end their time in Room 127 off the Youth Cafe.

Children in grades 1-4 start in the sanctuary with their parents and are released to go to Sunday School in the Lodge before the sermon. We are using the Zippee Kids curriculum that nurtures curiosity and helps build a faith that makes room for questions.

Please register your child(ren) before attending UPPC Youth & Children's programming.

Questions? Contact Julie Mangrum, Director of Children

Campfire is our mid-week program where students in grades 1-4 learn about Jesus, play crazy games and create cool art.  We end our time together with free ice cream!  We offer drive-by drop off and pick up at the back parking lot so parents don’t need to park and leave their cars. When the weather is dry we will spend some time at the UPPC playground so please have students dress accordingly! Please register your child(ren) before attending UPPC Youth & Children's programming.

Wednesday night programs will meet every Wednesday night from  September 16, 2026- June 9, 2027 except:
November 11- Veteran's Day
November 25- Thanksgiving Break
December 9- Jingle Jam family event
December 23, 30, January 6- Winter Break
February 10- Ash Wednesday
March 17- Easter Jam family event
March 24- Holy Week
April 7- Spring Break

Questions? Contact Julie Mangrum, Director of Children

At UPPC, we want to ensure that every child has a Bible, empowering them to grow in their faith and deepen their understanding of God’s love. Join us for Bible Sunday at UPPC!

If your child is in grades 1-4 and does not have a Bible of their own, UPPC would love to give them one. Bibles will be presented to students during the 11am worship service on September 27.

Please register your child(ren) by September 24 so we know how many Bibles we will need!

We believe that baptism is a symbol of being brought into the Christian family, and therefore we believe baptism is for all ages. If you are interested in learning more about baptism, or having your children baptized, please contact Tanja Bishop to set up a time to meet with one of our pastors. We schedule baptisms on the third and fourth Sundays of the month. Because baptisms are scheduled within our regular worship services, consideration for which pastor is available and other items on the schedule may affect requested dates. Permanent travel plans or other arrangements should be made after the date is confirmed with the pastors.

We also offer a Family Sacrament Experience for students grades 1-4 and their parents to learn about the sacraments of baptism and communion. At the end of this, students will have the opportunity to take communion and to be baptized. This is a great opportunity for older children to learn about baptism and what it means for them. More information about when this experience is offered can be found on our events page.

Mom & Dad's Day Out Co-Op
At MDDO, we treat your little ones like family! During their time with us, your child will thrive in a nurturing space filled with the joy of music, the magic of storytelling and the wonders of sensory play. Days are filled with active fun and heartwarming Bible stories that share the timeless values of love and kindness.

We provide the snacks and the smiles, you get the peace of mind knowing they're safe, loved and growing in a community that cares.

Ages 1-4
Weekdays
9am - 12pm

Questions? Contact Chelsey Sandstrom, Director of Early Childhood.

Sunset Christian Preschool (SCP)
SCP is a ministry of University Place Presbyterian Church drawing families from University Place and Tacoma neighborhoods.

We provide children a foundation of Christian faith alongside an educational experience that develops the whole child - spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical. We inspire a life-long love of learning through the development of each child's unique gifts and talents.

Motherhood is better together. Whether you’re expecting your first child or navigating the preschool years, MomCo is a place to find encouragement, authentic friendships and practical support as you grow in faith alongside other moms. Join us this fall—we’ve saved you a seat! Learn more and register at UPPC.org/events.

We believe strongly in the involvement of the  whole church in Family Ministries. UPPC loves kids! If you are interested in getting involved we have a number of ways to impact the lives of students in our community as a prayer partner, mentor or program volunteer, contact Rev. Tina Osterhouse to learn more and get connected.