Children

You can email us at upstreet@journeyrva.com or waumbaland@journeyrva.com

Our wellness policy is designed in the best interest of our children and our volunteer leaders. We ask that a child stay home when the following exist: 
Fever, cloudy or green runny noses or persistent cough, vomiting or diarrhea, any symptom of scarlet fever, measles, mumps, chicken pox, strep throat, flu, foot and mouth disease, croup, sore throat, unexplained rash, or pink eye.

We require that a child be free of fever for 24 hours before entering the church. When in doubt, please apply the "golden rule.” 

Safety is a top priority at Journey. Each of our volunteers is processed by a ministry staff member; this process includes reference checks, safety orientation, a background check, and training specific to their role. We also have a policy in place that requires volunteers to never be alone with a child.

Volunteer involvement in Children's Ministry is critical to the success of our mission. When you say yes to serving in Children's Ministry, you are saying yes to serving the next generation. It's not just the children who grow in their relationship with Jesus, it's the volunteers also! You can sign up HERE. 

We are laser focused on making church a fun, never boring, place where kids can learn about Jesus, make connection with other kids, and grow to love church. We do this through games, music, creative crafts, and fun bible teachings. 

Journey has digital check in. When checking in, families will receive a tag with a unique code—one for the child to wear and the other for the parent or guardian to keep. For security purposes, you will need to keep your tag in order to pick up your child. If a child becomes uncomfortable during the service, we will text you so you can come attend to your child.