Children worship together, learn who God is, and understand salvation through Jesus Christ by participating in art activities, games, and lesson discussion – all in a fun and inviting way!
Welcome to Summit Kids!
We are so happy to have you worship with us. Summit Kids is a place where kids ages 3-5th grade are learning about God through discovery, hands on experiences, building relationships, and creating a change of heart – not just retaining Biblical knowledge. We offer childcare during our Saturday service at 5:30pm and our Sunday services at 9:00am and 10:30am.
Summit Kids are encouraged to:
Love God (Matthew 22:37): Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
Love Others (Matthew 22:39): And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself
Share It (Matthew 28:19-20): Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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Follow Summit Kids on social media! We post spiritual activities that you can do with your family throughout the week.
Nursery
(Ages 0-3)
Infants and Toddlers will experience God’s love through play and music. Children will be cared for by trained staff and volunteers who have all completed Safe Gatherings and background checks for adults.
Summit Kids
(Preschool-5th grade)
Through play, music, and age-appropriate Bible readings, children can experience God’s love and their worth. Children will be cared for by trained staff and volunteers who have all completed Safe Gatherings and background checks for adults.
Kids Staying in Service
If you wish to remain as a family in the sanctuary together, we offer a Fidget Library for children (and adults) to keep their hands busy while listening to the service. These are located in the back right of the sanctuary.
Family Room
We have a wonderful space for families who would like to stay with their littles. We have a family room which live streams the service so your littles can play. There is also a nursing corner for mothers who need that space. All of the items in the corner are for your comfort! We hope this is a space for families to come and feel welcome.
What’s Happening?
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Baptism Weekend
Baptism Weekend February 21st/22nd….
La Plata County Needs Foster Parents!
We are in desperate need of foster parents to serve the youth and families in our community. Currently we have 8 homes in La Plata County. This number falls short of what we are needing, and our team is desperately trying to fulfill the need for more foster homes. We can work together to find wonderful loving families like yours to become foster parents. Attached is some information about our program and how YOU can get involved with us.
Volunteers Needed: Help Make Night to Shine Magical!
Night to Shine is a free prom night for individuals with disabilities, and it takes a whole community to make it happen! We are looking for lots of volunteers to help create a safe, joyful, and unforgettable experience for our guests. Join us on February 13th from 6–9 pm at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and be part of something truly special.
Gottman Marriage Course February 6-7
February 6th and 7th we will be hosting Darren and Valerie McKinnis who will be leading the Gottman Marriage Course!
Next Gen Volunteers Needed!
Have you ever wanted to teach kids about Jesus? Now is your chance!!! We need volunteers at all levels of our Next Gen Ministries Team. Nursery, Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School!
Kid Parent Resources
Click here for our Summit Kids parent resources.
Curriculum
January
Pre K – Kinder
Book Club: There are a lot of books that teach a lot of things. But there is only one book that teaches the best things – things like how to live for God, hear from God, pray to God, and talk about God to others. We can find all of those best things in the Bible!
1st-5th
GamePlan: Practicing something every day helps you learn how to do it better. When we follow Jesus and actually live out the things we hear and learn, the Holy Spirit helps our faith grow.
SERVE WITH SUMMIT KIDS
If your heart is to pour into the next generation of world changers and history makers, we would love to have you be a part of the Summit Kids Team!! Please click the “Volunteer” button to fill out the volunteer application or contact the Next Gen Team at [email protected] or [email protected] All volunteers over the age of 18 will go through our Safe Gatherings Background Check Process.
Your child’s safety is one of our top priorities! We ensure that every volunteer has completed Safe Gatherings training which includes a background and reference checks. We will give your child a name tag that correlates to your guardian receipt. Summit Kids goes to great lengths to ensure that each classroom environment is a safe and enjoyable place for your child to experience the love of Christ.
Dedication and Baptism
Infant Dedication is when a family dedicates their child to God and the infant is welcomed into the church family. Baptism is when a child makes the decision for themselves that they believe Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior. Every year, Summit Church does a river baptism for all who are interested. This event is typically in August, and we will be posting more information about it on our website this summer. For more information or to sign up for an infant dedication or baptism please click below.
Director of Next Generations
Childcare Coordinator
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Miriam Morgan grew up between the church and the dance studio. Her career reflects this upbringing as she danced in professional dance companies Praise in Motion and Advocate Arts from age 11 into adulthood. During her professional career, Miriam also taught dance from 2004 through the present. She and her husband Daniel moved to Durango in 2014. She soon after bought Durango Dance where she still teaches and dances in the Allegro Dance Company.
Growing up in church, Miriam served in numerous roles including in the nursery, youth ministry, arts ministry, tech team, and preaching. She loves working with children and supporting the rest of the Summit leaders in meeting the needs of children with special needs and unique backgrounds.
Miriam lives with her husband and three young children.
