Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me..." [Matthew 19:14]
The Children’s Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale provides a place for teaching and guiding children through their faith journey with love, compassion, and tons of fun! Offering more than a dozen programs and classes each year, the Children’s Ministry really seeks to enrich families with unique faith-based opportunities. The Children’s Ministry also offers child care services during worship. We look forward to sharing them all with you and your child in the Children’s Ministry!
Here's What's Coming Up!
Trunk or Treat 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm
First Pres Family Center
Join us for a frightfully fun evening full of tricks, treats, costumes, creative trunks, and community! Bring the whole family for a fun and safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.
Children’s Tickets: $5 per child.
Want to decorate a trunk? Reserve a FREE trunk spot and join the fun! Get creative, attendees will vote for their favorites, and special prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Trunks! Trunk spots are limited.
Click the button below to preregister your child(ren), reserve a trunk spot, or both!
First Pres Family Center
Join us for a frightfully fun evening full of tricks, treats, costumes, creative trunks, and community! Bring the whole family for a fun and safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.
Children’s Tickets: $5 per child.
Want to decorate a trunk? Reserve a FREE trunk spot and join the fun! Get creative, attendees will vote for their favorites, and special prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Trunks! Trunk spots are limited.
Click the button below to preregister your child(ren), reserve a trunk spot, or both!
Candy Donations Needed! Help us stock our trunks with plenty of treats! Donate candy through October 26 in the black cauldrons located in the Neumann Center Lobby and Church Lobby.
Monthly Parents Night Out
Every 3rd Friday of the Month | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Neumann Center 2nd Floor, Sunday School Room
Enjoy a date night on Las Olas and leave the babysitting to us! Parents Night Out gives kids an evening of fun with friends while parents enjoy a night out.
Kids will enjoy crafts, games, a movie, pizza, and plenty of fun on the second floor of the Neumann Center.
Cost: $30 per child, with a family maximum of $60.
Ages: Up to 5th grade. MUST be potty trained.
Reservations are required by Wednesday of the week of Parents Night Out.
Neumann Center 2nd Floor, Sunday School Room
Enjoy a date night on Las Olas and leave the babysitting to us! Parents Night Out gives kids an evening of fun with friends while parents enjoy a night out.
Kids will enjoy crafts, games, a movie, pizza, and plenty of fun on the second floor of the Neumann Center.
Cost: $30 per child, with a family maximum of $60.
Ages: Up to 5th grade. MUST be potty trained.
Reservations are required by Wednesday of the week of Parents Night Out.
Interested in serving in the Children's Ministry on Sunday?
Click the button below to learn more!
Want to stay in the loop?
Click the button below to join our Children's Ministry Newsletter!
Programs & Classes
Sunday School Registration Forms
Download our registration form for Sunday school!
Download our registration form for Sunday school!
Children's ALL IN Sunday School: 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Ages: PreK3 - 5th Grade / Neumann Center
Ages: PreK3 - 5th Grade / Neumann Center
Our Nursery is available during both services
Neumann Center: 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Neumann Center: 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Happyland Day School
Serving children from PK-2 through Kindergarten. Happyland Day School offers young children an opportunity to learn and grow into a well-rounded student in the comfort of a Christian environment. We walk alongside your child guiding and teaching him or her every step of the way. Click the button below for more information on Happyland Day School.
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in helping out or teens needing to complete community service hours for graduation. This is the place to be! Some areas include chaperones for children’s trips, Sunday school, nursery caregivers, and weekly activities. If you are interested, please contact our Children's Ministry Director.
Volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in helping out or teens needing to complete community service hours for graduation. This is the place to be! Some areas include chaperones for children’s trips, Sunday school, nursery caregivers, and weekly activities. If you are interested, please contact our Children's Ministry Director.
Campus Map
First Presbyterian Church is located in the quaint Colee Hammock neighborhood, on the banks of the New River, in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Our campus is just one block South of Las Olas Boulevard on the corner of S.E. 15th Avenue and Brickell Dr.
First Presbyterian Church is located in the quaint Colee Hammock neighborhood, on the banks of the New River, in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Our campus is just one block South of Las Olas Boulevard on the corner of S.E. 15th Avenue and Brickell Dr.
Contact Children's Ministry
Jikhara Williams, Director of Children's Ministry
Office Phone: 954-598-9341
Email: jikharaw@firstpres.cc
Office Phone: 954-598-9341
Email: jikharaw@firstpres.cc
Join our Children's Ministry Facebook Page!