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Kindergarten · 2nd grade
Little Lambs
A Bible story at their level, crafts, and a lot of joy.
UAMEZ Church · Sunday mornings
What happens to my kids on Sunday at UAMEZ?
A Sunday place for kindergarten through 6th grade while you worship nearby. Join us at 10:00 AM at 3549 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
WhenSundays · 10:00 AM service
Check-inOpens at 9:45 AM
ForKindergarten through 6th grade
Your first Sunday
How does Sunday work for kids?
Sunday worship starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:30 AM.
Plan your first visit with kids- Getting hereOur lot has about 50 spaces, including 5 accessible spaces. If it is full, park on Christine Drive. For drop-off, use the pathway into the courtyard.
- 9:45 AMWalk into the courtyard and tell a greeter it is your first visit. They will show you the Amazing Kids counter beside the main entrance. Check-in opens at 9:45 AM and takes about five minutes the first time. Ask the team what information they need and how to provide a mobile number where you can be reached.
- 10:00 AMWorship begins; Little Lambs and Promised Kids meet during the service. From the courtyard, the sanctuary entrance is on your right. There are no reserved seats and no steps on the way in.
- After worshipReturn to the same Amazing Kids counter for pickup, following the printed-tag policy in the safety section below. People often stay to talk in the courtyard afterward.
Two groups, one Sunday rhythm
Which group is my child in?
Amazing Kids includes Little Lambs for K–2 and Promised Kids for grades 3–6.
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3rd · 6th grade
Promised Kids
Hands-on Bible experiments, friends, and adults who know their names.
During the service
What do children do during the service?
Hands-on activitiesCrafts and hands-on activities.
01Bible storiesBible stories at their level.
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For parents
How do we keep your child safe?
Here is what we do, so you can check it.
Who is with my child?
Every Amazing Kids volunteer is background checked through Planning Center before serving. At least two screened adults are in the room at all times. Only screened adults enter an Amazing Kids room, including parents.
How does pickup work?
At check-in, you receive a printed tag. Bring it back to the Amazing Kids counter at pickup; we match it before releasing your child. Nobody collects a child without it. If you lose the tag, we ask to see your ID.
What if my child needs me?
We text the mobile number you give us and come find you. If your child needs the restroom, you take them. Our team does not take children to the restroom or change diapers.
What should we bring?
We do not serve snacks. Keep food, toys, games, and devices with you, and tell the team about any allergies at check-in.
When should I keep my child home?
If your child has had a fever, vomiting, or a new rash in the last 24 hours, please keep them home this week. A child who feels sick at home will feel sick here too, and the other families will thank you.
For little ones
Where is the Little House?
There is no staffed nursery. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers stay with their adult. The Little House across the courtyard is a quieter, living-room-style space for feeding, changing, or taking a break from the noise. If your child gets overwhelmed by noise, you can stay with them here.
The service is shown on a screen, and a changing table is available. You can return to the sanctuary whenever you are ready. Strollers park on the left side of the sanctuary.
Common questions
What do parents ask before Sunday?
A few remaining questions. Arrival, activities, and pickup are covered in the walkthrough and safety sections above; babies and quieter-space options are in the Little House section.
Can I keep my child with me instead of checking them in?
Yes. Children are welcome to stay with you in worship instead of joining Amazing Kids. There is no separate teen program; teens worship with everyone else and can ask about serving on a team. Amazing Kids team members wear a blue Amazing Kids badge on a lanyard so you know who to ask for help.
Do you have Sunday School?
Amazing Kids is our Sunday morning program for kindergarten through 6th grade during the 10:00 AM service.
Beyond Sunday
What else is there for families?
Eleven volunteers serve on Amazing Kids. There are also ways to ask about baptism, a parent group, and serving with kids.
How do we ask about baptism?
UAMEZ offers infant baptism. Baptisms are usually held on the second Sunday from March through October. Please contact the church to confirm the next opportunity. If you want to talk about baptism for your child, read about baptism and how to get in touch. We will sit down with you first.
Is there a group for parents?
Fall registration has closed. Call (650) 272-6742 or email info@uamez.com and we'll help you find a group. Find out how to ask about small groups.
How can I serve with kids?
See Serve for how to join a team. Amazing Kids volunteers also meet the background-check and safety requirements above. Ask about serving with Amazing Kids.
Around the corner
How is this children's ministry rooted in Palo Alto?
UAMEZ is a historically Black, multicultural church that has been in Palo Alto since 1918. Our Middlefield Road campus is a five-minute walk from Mitchell Park and the Magical Bridge Playground. If you're coming from elsewhere on the Peninsula, get directions to UAMEZ Church.
Questions are welcome
Do you belong here with your kids?
Raising kids in Silicon Valley is hard. You don't have to do it alone. UAMEZ Church has been in Palo Alto since 1918. Sunday at 10:00 AM, 3549 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Come as you are, and bring them as they are. You belong here, and so do they.
Plan your first visit with kidsTalk with a real person
Amazing Kids lead: Larin Smith.
Questions about your child's first Sunday? Contact UAMEZ Church to connect with the Amazing Kids team.
(650) 272-6742info@uamez.com3549 Middlefield RoadPalo Alto, CA 94306