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What We Offer

Nursery (Birth - 2 yrs)
Orchard kids offers nursery for children birth through 2 years old. This is a safe and welcoming space for your child to be loved and cared for while you attend church. The nursery is filled with developmentally appropriate toys and activities along with well trained volunteers that will interact and supervise your child. 
PreK (3 - 5 yrs)
Preschool is available for children ages 3-5. Your child will engage in free play, large group worship, a large group lesson and video, and finish with a structured small group activity. 
Elementary (K - 5)
Elementary is available for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Classrooms are grouped together K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade. Students will participate in free play, large group worship, a large group lesson and video, and finish with a structured small group lesson. 
6th Grade
Our 6th Graders meet as a small group on Sunday morning at 9:00 am in the Meeting Room 141. Students participate in a small group lesson and video, structured activities, as well as additional activities offered outside of Sunday mornings. If your child is unable to attend the 9:00 small group, your 6th grader is invited to meet with the elementary group during the 10:30 am service.
Nursery (Birth - 2 yrs)
Orchard kids offers nursery for children birth through 2 years old. This is a safe and welcoming space for your child to be loved and cared for while you attend church. The nursery is filled with developmentally appropriate toys and activities along with well trained volunteers that will interact and supervise your child. 
PreK (3 - 5 yrs)
Preschool is available for children ages 3-5. Your child will engage in free play, large group worship, a large group lesson and video, and finish with a structured small group activity. 
Elementary (K-5)
Elementary is available for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Classrooms are grouped together K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade. Students will participate in free play, large group worship, a large group lesson and video, and finish with a structured small group lesson. 
Nursery (Birth - 2 yrs)
Orchard kids offers nursery for children birth through 2 years old. This is a safe and welcoming space for your child to be loved and cared for while you attend church. The nursery is filled with developmentally appropriate toys and activities along with well trained volunteers that will interact and supervise your child. 
PreK (3 - 5 yrs)
Preschool is available for children ages 3-5. Your child will engage in free play, large group worship, a large group lesson and video, and finish with a structured small group activity. 
Elementary (K-5)
Elementary is available for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Classrooms are grouped together K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade. Students will participate in free play, large group worship, a large group lesson and video, and finish with a structured small group lesson. 

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Events & Announcements

29 Oct

Trunk-or-Treat

WAVERLY
October 29, 2025 • 6:30 PM

Join us for a Trunk-or-Treat night in partnership with Redeemer Lutheran Church!

29 Oct

Mom's Morning Out: Grundy County

GRUNDY COUNTY
October 29, 2025 • 9:00 AM

A time and place for Mom's to hang out & chat while your kids play together.

2 Nov

Orchard Kids Elementary [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS
November 2, 2025 • 9:00 AM

Orchard Kids Elementary (kindergarten through sixthg grade) meets on Sunday mornings during both the 9:00AM & 10:30AM services.

2 Nov

Orchard Kids [Grundy]

GRUNDY COUNTY
November 2, 2025 • 10:30 AM

All kids, Birth thru 5th grade are welcome!

5 Nov

Community Meal

CEDAR FALLS
November 5, 2025 • 5:30 PM

Bring your family and eat with us! Everyone is welcome. 🎉

Volunteer Opportunities

We have so many ways for you to serve with Orchard Kids - including caring for babies in the nursery, being a small group leader for elementary students, welcoming families as they check in, and more!

Volunteer Opportunities

We have so many ways for you to serve with Orchard Kids - from caring for babies in the nursery to hanging out with elementary students!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here for families.

Orchard Kids is here to walk alongside all families in their faith journeys.

Kids Ministry Staff

We'd love to connect with you!

Topher Assell

Topher Assell

Kids Ministry

Brenna Homewood

Brenna Homewood

Kids Ministry

Emily Wellnitz

Emily Wellnitz

PreK Ministry

Mark Stuenkel

Mark Stuenkel

Sixth Grade Ministry

Laura Edwards

Laura Edwards

Kids Ministry

Ken DeCook

Ken DeCook

Director of Next Gen Ministry in Waverly