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Our mission is to reach kids and come alongside families to help them walk with God.

Whether we’re rocking tiny babies, coloring with two-year-olds, or singing worship songs with four-year-olds, everything we do in Grow Zone reflects these four basic truths:

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  • Join us at the Wilmington Campus on Sundays at 9am and 11am

  • Join us at the Leland Campus on Sundays at 9am and 11am

  • Join us at the New Bern Campus on Sundays at 10am

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  • We open doors 20 minutes prior to each service

  • Doors will be closed 20 minutes after the service begins

  • We would like to do everything we can to make your first time check-in at Port City Kids a great experience. Before you attend for the first time, simply fill out our pre-registration form. When you arrive, let us know at the check-in desk that you pre-registered and you are a first time visitor and our host team will assist you. We encourage you to come a little early on your first Sunday!

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  • We are “allergy-friendly” and provide gluten-free Cheerios and water at snack time. No outside food is allowed. If your child has an allergy, let the GZ staff know upon check-in.

  • All of our toys and hard surfaces get cleaned between services with organic, nontoxic all-purpose cleaner. 

  • We adhere to a Well-Child policy that requires children to be free of fever for 24 hours before entering Grow Zone.

  • All of our volunteers are Background Checked.

  • No volunteer is ever alone with a child.

  • Our Safety Team ensures that no one gets into Grow Zone who shouldn’t be there.

  • Every classroom has designated ratios and maximum capacities to ensure quality of care.

  • As a regular part of telling the story and celebrating the life change that happens in our ministry each week we LOVE to use pictures! After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, right? While we know this is a powerful tool, we also know that there are some instances where for a variety of reasons you may prefer that your child's picture is not taken and we want to honor you. Consequently, we ask that all parents complete PC3’s Photo Release Form. Please click the button below to learn a little more and complete your child’s photo release form.

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  • We offer age appropriate curriculum for children aged two and older.

  • We know that when children have fun at church, they can’t wait to come back! We value creating fun ways for children to learn about Jesus through games, crafts, storytelling, and music.

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  • A calm, quiet space for moms to watch the service while being able to meet the needs of
    their babies.

  • Check with Grow Zone staff for where the Mother-Baby Room is located at your campus.

 

We would love for you to subscribe to our Port City Kids parent texting service for announcements about events, reminders, and ways to get connected. To subscribe, text KIDS to 910-202-8809.

Legacy is a three week class designed to help you take your first steps on a journey of walking alongside your children to help them develop a lifelong relationship with God!