We believe that when the CHURCH and HOME partner together, our children will flourish!

Our hope is to impact a child’s world by providing a loving church community so families may find time for worship, fellowship, and prayer. We want to inspire conversations about God both at church, and at home!

Here are resources that you and your family can practice and implement. Every week we will provide a Parent Cue that will walk you through our Sunday lesson, memory verse and activities to do at home.

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Midtown Kids is open during our weekly worship services:

Sacramento Campus services: 

  • Thursdays, 7:00pm
  • Sundays, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm
    * check-in opens 15 mins prior to service

Elk Grove Campus service

  • Sundays, 9:15am and 11:00am
    * check-in opens 15 mins prior to service

Child Dedications

What is a child dedication?

Since ceremonies involving infants and children differ widely from church to church, let us explain child dedication at Midtown Church. It is not a Christening service or a baptism, neither is it the child’s confirmation or the public recognition of godparents. It is, as the name suggests, a dedication. The parents, in the context of the church family, dedicate their child to the Lord and themselves as parents to the raising of the child to the glory of God. In turn, the church family commits themselves to share in the task of nurturing the child “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)

Church dedication of a child is not a formally commanded or described Biblical practice. It is, however, fully consistent with Scriptural principles and practices. Old Testament believers did engage in formal dedications of children, as Hannah dedicated Samuel in 1 Samuel 1:21-28. Scripture calls us to see our children as a God- given assignment (Psalm 123:3); the Lord Jesus blessed children (Matthew 19:13-15) and warned against causing them to sin (Matthew 18:6); and parents are commanded to “bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). Since Christians are to live supportively and accountably in the context of the church as God’s family, this act of dedication is very appropriate in a congregational setting.

Child dedication presupposes the following:

1. The parent or parents have a personal faith in, and commitment to, Christ.

2. The parent(s) are committed to raise their child in accordance with God’s standards. This involves a desire to see one’s child come to faith, and this implies a responsibility to pray, teach, and model the life of a Christ-follower.

3. The parent(s) have, on their own, recognized their child as God’s gift and assignment and prayerfully entrusted their child and themselves to the Lord.

4. The parents are committed to active participation in Midtown Church life for themselves and their child. (For this reason, we do not dedicate the children of non- participants at Midtown, except in exceptional circumstances.)

Midtown Kids Rise45 (4th-5th grades)

Rise45 exists to train and equip preteens to become passionate followers of Christ during this crucial stage of life. Our goal is to lay a strong foundation of understanding in God’s Word (Faith), foster consistent, fun, and meaningful community (Family), and help students discover their identity and purpose in Christ (Future).

In Rise45, students are encouraged to grow deeper in their faith and leadership. They learn to read, understand, and memorize God’s Word using practical tools, build a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus through small groups, and are empowered to love and serve others through leadership and service opportunities. We accomplish this through weekly Sunday and Thursday gatherings, summer camps, and special events.

MIDWEEK GATHERINGS:

Join us THURSDAY Nights!
6:30-8:30pm (4th-5th grades)
Sacramento Campus (Youth room in the Family Center)

  • Students will meet while adults are able to sit in for Thursday Night Service!
  • Doors Open at 6:30pm, program starts at 7pm.
  • Food, fun games, a message about God’s word tailored for the students and small groups.

Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on special Wednesdays like Tribe Wars, Friendsgiving, and our Christmas Party.

 

SUNDAY GATHERINGS:

Sacramento Campus – 2225 19th St. Sacramento, CA 95818

  • RISE45 SERVICE at 10:30am and 12:30pm in Youth Room
  • What is a YTH45 Class? A smaller environment with games & free time, a biblical lesson, small group time, and activities.

Elk Grove Campus – 10420 Big Horn Dr. Elk Grove, CA 95757

  • RISE45 Class at 9:15am and 11:00am in our Classrooms
  • What is a YTH45 Class? A smaller environment with games & free time, a biblical video lesson, small group time, and activities.

Midtown YTH Middle School (6th-8th gr).

We exist to encourage, equip, and empower students to:

develop a personal relationship with Jesus (faith);
discover their place & people (friends & adults that care about youth);
the body of God - the Church (family),
and to activate their purpose, living out their God given call and spiritual gifts (future).

MIDWEEK (Wednesday) GATHERINGS:

Sacramento Campus – 2225 19th St, Sacramento, CA 95818

  • Doors open at 6:30 PM (please no early drop-offs).
    Wednesdays are all about growing in FAITH, FAMILY, and FUTURE:
    – Biblical teaching tailored to 6th–12th graders
    – Grade + gender-specific small group time with adult leaders
    – Food, community, and Bible study that helps students grow deeper

Elk Grove Campus – 10420 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757

  • Doors open at 6:30 PM (please no early drop-offs).
    Wednesdays are all about growing in FAITH, FAMILY, and FUTURE:
    – Biblical teaching tailored to 6th–12th graders
    – Grade + gender-specific small group time with adult leaders
    – Food, community, and Bible study that helps students grow deeper

SUNDAY GATHERINGS:
Sacramento Campus –  2225 19th St. Sacramento, CA 95818

  • YTH Middle School SERVICE at 12:30pm
  • Students will meet in the Student Section in the Main Worship Center for worship and break off into smaller groups for a message.
  • Please note that this is the ONLY YTH Middle School service on Sundays at this time.
  • If your student cannot attend this service then we recommend they sit in service with you during the 8:30am & 10:30am services.

Elk Grove Campus  – 10420 Big Horn Dr. Elk Grove, CA 95757

  • YTH Middle School SERVICE at 9:15am and 11:00am
  • Students will meet in the Student Section in the Main Worship Center for worship and break off into smaller groups for a message.

Midtown YTH High School (9th-12th gr).

We exist to encourage, equip, and empower students to:

develop a personal relationship with Jesus (faith);
discover their place & people (friends & adults that care about youth);
the body of God - the Church (family),
and to activate their purpose, living out their God given call and spiritual gifts (future).

*Students are invited to attend either campus for Sundays or Midweeks as we are one church, two locations.

MIDWEEK (Wednesday) GATHERINGS:

Sacramento Campus – 2225 19th St, Sacramento, CA 95818

  • Doors open at 6:30 PM (please no early drop-offs).
    Wednesdays are all about growing in FAITH, FAMILY, and FUTURE:
    – Biblical teaching tailored to 6th–12th graders
    – Grade + gender-specific small group time with adult leaders
    – Food, community, and Bible study that helps students grow deeper

Elk Grove Campus – 10420 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757

  • Doors open at 6:30 PM (please no early drop-offs).
    Wednesdays are all about growing in FAITH, FAMILY, and FUTURE:
    – Biblical teaching tailored to 6th–12th graders
    – Grade + gender-specific small group time with adult leaders
    – Food, community, and Bible study that helps students grow deeper

SUNDAY GATHERINGS:
Sacramento Campus –  2225 19th St. Sacramento, CA 95818

  • YTH High School Service at 12:30pm
  • Students will meet in the Student Section of the Main Worship Center for worship and break off into smaller groups for a message.
  • Please note that this is the ONLY YTH High School service on Sundays at this time.
  • If your student cannot attend this service then we recommend they sit in service with you during the 8:30am & 10:30am services.

Elk Grove Campus  – 10420 Big Horn Dr. Elk Grove, CA 95757

  • YTH High School Service at 9:15am and 11:00am
  • Students will meet in the Student Section of the Main Worship Center for worship and break off into smaller groups for a message.

Meet the Family Ministry Team

Danielle Holaday
Danielle Holaday

Kids Ministry Director
Sacramento

Nguyet Peeplez
Nguyet Peeplez

Kids Ministry Coordinator
Sacramento

Gina Elliott
Gina Elliott

Kids Ministry Coordinator
Elk Grove

Nicole Lazo
Nicole Lazo

Kids Ministry Lead
Sacramento

Xochitl Subia
Xochitl Subia

Kids Ministry Lead
Sacramento

Laura Wood
Laura Wood

Kids Ministry Lead
Sacramento

Ameir Sanders
Ameir Sanders

YTH45 Ministry Coordinator
Sacramento