What is upGrade?

upGrade is when kids and students move up one grade.

Sunday, June 2nd, rising K - 6th graders will move up a grade for upGrade Sunday.

For many kids, this will only mean the grade on their tag will change; however, for rising K, 3rd, and 6th graders, the location will change, so read below for all the info.

Sunday Locations

  • 6 weeks - 5 years old: Kids Town Preschool

  • K - 2nd Grade: Kids Town Auditorium

  • 3rd - 5th Grade: Extension Auditorium

  • 6th - 12th grade: Main Auditorium

More Details by Age/Grade

  • Kids Jr. meets in the Preschool wing of the Kids building.

    Unless your child is going into Kindergarten, you won’t have any changes to their normal classroom.

  • Northwood Kids (K - 2nd) meets in the Kids Auditorium.

    Parent Preview Day

    Join us in the Kids Auditorium on May 19th or 26th during the 9:00 or 10:45 am service to get a preview of Northwood Kids and help ease your child into their new environment.

  • Northwood Kids (3rd - 5th) meets in the Extension Auditorium.

    Parent Preview Day

    Join us in the Extension Auditorium on May 19th or 26th during the 9:00 or 10:45 am service to get a preview of Northwood Kids and help ease your child into their new environment.

  • Northwood Youth (6th-12th) meets in the Main Auditorium.

    6th grade Summer Hybrid:

    Beginning on upGrade Sunday, June 2, at 9:00 & 10:45 am:

    June 2 - July 28, 6th graders will have the option to sit with their family or in our new Youth seating section. They will engage in praise & worship, and then 6th graders can join our youth staff and small group leaders in a designated space for engaging small group sessions.

    Throughout July, we will introduce them to serve opportunities and teams they can consider joining in August. This experience will help them transition smoothly into multi-generational worship services on Sundays and help build connections with leaders and peers, preparing them for Wednesday night Youth gatherings.

    Youth Connect:

    Launching on June 2, before the 9:00 & 10:45 am services, all middle and high school students will have a dedicated area in the Worship Center to connect with their peers and youth team and grab some snacks to kick start their mornings.

    Tribal Wars

    Rising 6th graders can begin attending Wednesday Night Youth on May 29th for the Tribal Wars kickoff.