NO CHILDCARE AT THE CONFERENCE

Childcare will not be provided at the 2022 Chicago Area Easter conference.
This is a change from previous conferences (ISBC, Midwest). The childcare service, Noble Call, was not available for this Easter weekend. As a result, the following possible options may be considered by parents:

Parents who bring children to the Conference

  • Hire a babysitter and bring that person to conference as a registered conference attendant.

  • Families could jointly hire a babysitter.

  • Husband & wife rotate who attends general sessions/GBS and who stays with children. This rotation can also be expanded/shared with an additional family.

  • Watch the livestream with other parents in a family meeting room.

  • CBF program (with parent participation) is an option for ages 6-13.

  • BBF program (with parent participation) is an option for ages 2-5.

Parents who will not bring children to the Conference

  • Either the husband or wife attends conference, while the other stays home with children.

  • Ask relatives or grandparents to babysit their children at their home.

  • Hire a babysitter to watch children at their home.

Although childcare is not available which may make it more difficult on parents to fully participate in the conference, please understand that we love all the children in our ministry and the parents who are raising our precious young ones. We know the importance of caring for and raising our children in the faith by example. We acknowledge and value the vital role of families with children in our ministry.

QUESTION & ANSWER

Are children allowed in the general sessions (main meeting)?

Small children unable to quietly sit through a Sunday worship service length message should not be brought to the general session.

What do conference coordinators provide in place of childcare?

They make an environment for each family to make a proper plan according to their needs and the guide above. Room Director will give families priority to a hotel or upgrade cabin B should they choose anyone of them. Parents who have a plan to babysit children at their room have the option not to choose some activities such as the group Bible study.