Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM
1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews, NC
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At CarmelKidz we provide a safe, friendly, and creative environment for children in 1st through 6th grades. Our activities offer your child a place to grow in their relationship with Jesus and in biblical knowledge while fostering friendships.
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CarmelKidz Ministry is located on the 2nd floor at Carmel. When you arrive, head upstairs and stop by our guest station where we’ll assist you in getting your child checked in. Then one of our team will show you to your child’s classroom.
We have a unique experience just for them in our CarmelKidz JOY Class! Our JOY Special Needs Ministry provides a warm, encouraging environment for every child.
JOY Ministry
CarmelKidz meets by grade for one hour at either 9:30 or 11:00 on Sunday mornings. We encourage families to worship together either before or after your child joins us in CarmelKidz.
Midweek at CarmelKidz provides an opportunity for your child to worship with their peers to learn and apply biblical truths grounding them in who they are in Christ.
The Milestone Pathway is a plan to help guide parents as they seek to cultivate faith at home through each stage of development from family dedication in the preschool years to launching them with purpose as they graduate high school.
CarmelKidz focuses on:
Learn more about The Milestone Pathway and register for Milestone Events.
To see what’s coming up or register for an event, view the Event Calendar Below.
On average in one year, kids will spend 4,000 hours at home – and only 50 possible hours in kids’ ministry on Sundays. Because parents are the greatest influences in a kid’s life, we want to partner with you to train the next generation to love and follow God.
There are two ways you can access resources for you and your family. Our resource library has tools to equip your whole family, parents included. Our free app, Parent Cue, has CarmelKidz age-specific content to support you in this season of life. Learn more
Yes! We prioritize the safety and well-being of children at CarmelKidz. Our facilities are secure, and our team members go through background checks and training to ensure that your child has the best possible experience in a nurturing environment.
We want every child to have a fulfilling experience at CarmelKidz. Our JOY Ministry is specifically designed to welcome, support, and minister to families with children who have special needs. To learn more about our special needs ministry, head to the JOY Ministry page.
During our Discipleship Community Hours, kids attend age-appropriate Bible lessons and activities related to our ABLE framework. They also get to connect with other kids and build friendships. Our Midweek sessions feature a mix of fun activities, short Bible lessons, service projects, and learning about ministry partners. There’s always something happening at CarmelKidz to help your child grow in faith!
We love partnering with parents to nurture their children’s faith! We encourage you to attend church events, engage with our leaders, and stay updated on upcoming programs. Our goal is to help you bring faith-based teachings into your daily lives, helping your child thrive both at CarmelKidz and at home.
If your child is ready to be baptized or wants to learn more about baptism, you’re in the right place. Please click here to learn about our First Step class.
No! We invite you to join us as a first-time guest, and we’d be happy to show you around. We minister to all families who are looking for an engaging, fun, and supportive community for their children to grow in faith. If your family eventually chooses to join the Carmel church community, that’s wonderful, but it’s not a requirement to participate in our CarmelKidz programs.
