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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 

Where is Kinsmen located?

Visit our Location page for an interactive map and driving directions. If you are still having trouble finding us, please call 281-444-3126 and we will assist you with directions from where you are.

 

What is worship like at Kinsmen?

Visit our Worship Services page for a list and description of services. God accepts all people from all different backgrounds and so do we at Kinsmen. We are very low key and casual - there is no need to dress fancy for services.

 

What is available for children and youth on Sunday mornings?

At Kinsmen, worship is for everyone. But we also offer an education hour at 9:30 AM on Sunday for children three-years through 12th grade as well as adults. Infants can enjoy the nursery while our preschool and kindergarten children enjoy stories, music, crafts and interactive games. Students from 1st through 5th grade meet together in a large group for an opening of songs, videos and games before meeting with their grade-level small groups. Junior High students meet in The Loft at 9:30 a.m. for some free time before their weekly discussion, while our Senior High students meet in the The Loft at 10:15 AM. Various adult classes are offered throughout the year along with several small groups that meet throughout the week.

 

Do you have a nursery for my child?

A nursery is available every Sunday from 8 AM until 12:30 PM and at other times for special events and activities. Our caring nursery staff is screened and trained in first aid. Call 281-444-3126 for more information about nursery care for children.

 

What if I have a pastoral emergency?

For a pastoral emergency, call 281-444-3126 as soon as possible.

 

How do I register my children for Before & After School Kinsmen?

Learn more about our Before and After School program. You may also contact Gundi Talbert, director of Before & After School Kinsmen, at 281-444-3127, ext. 35.

 

How do I register my children for Preschool or for Mother's Day Out?

Learn more about our Preschool or Mother's Day Out program. You may also contact Sherri Botker, director of Kinsmen Kids, at 281-444-3127, ext. 23.

 

What do I need to do to become a Kinsmen member?

We have a small group of new members that meet to learn more about what it means to be a member of Kinsmen, what we believe and how they can become active in serving and growing in their own faith. Call the church office at 281-444-3126 to find out when our next new member small group is meeting.

 

What is the ELCA?

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a Protestant denomination with national headquarters in Chicago. With about 5 million members, it is the largest and most progressive of all the Lutheran church bodies in the United States. Kinsmen is a congregation of the ELCA.

 

What if my question is not on this list?

If you have a question that is not on this list, please feel free to contact us with your question.