The 5/6
Helping Students Take Their Next Step with Jesus
Emily Hanrahan
The 5/6 Director
The vision of The 5/6 is to help students make their faith their own, to build a strong community around them, and to help them take their next steps with Jesus.
What Does The 5/6 Value?
- Community
- Truth
- Application
- Worship
- Service
What Does The 5/6 Do?
Each Sunday during the third service we hang out play some games, get to know each other, and talk about Scripture. We meet on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the gym to have snacks and play creative, team-building games! The 5/6 meets on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.
Get Connected
Sign up for our newsletter, join our Facebook group, sign up to serve, or check out the upcoming events below!
Volunteer with The 5/6
Disciple students in grades 5 and 6 as a leader in The 5/6. You can jump in and serve weekly or bi-weekly on Sunday mornings during the 11:00 a.m. service, on Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m., or both!
The 5/6: New Parent Meeting
May 3 | 9:30 – 10:40 a.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
This meeting is for parents of incoming 5th graders and also new parents. Parents of current fourth graders, summer will be here before you know it, which is when your student will move up to The 5/6 ministry! The 5/6 is our ministry for fifth and sixth graders. We want to guide you through this transition, so we will meet this Sunday, May 3, in the 601. This is your chance to meet Emily Hanrahan, The 5/6 Director, who is responsible for organizing and leading The 5/6, and to learn about the mission and values that drive our ministry. You will also receive practical details about The 5/6 morning and evening weekly meetings!
Next Gen: Promotion Sunday
May 24 | After Each Service | Village Church of Bartlett
- Children should be dropped off in their classrooms for this school year one last time on May 24, and will celebrate the end of that grade.
- Parents, join your students out back and make sure they are ready to do some jumping and playing.
- Students entering 1st, 5th, 7th, and 9th grade in the fall of 2026 and graduating Seniors: stop by your ministry’s tables to receive a gift.
Forge Summer Missions: EDGE
June 2 – 4 | Chicoine Home, in Campton Hills, IL
This trip will focus on personal growth, team building, and service. We will spend time both in personal and group study, as well as worship, to fill up our students. Then the students will EDGE out of their comfort zones together to serve our church and community. Possible service sites include Feed My Starving Children, The Ruth Project, and more. Edge is for incoming 7th Graders – Graduated Seniors. We will camp at the Chicoine Home in Campton Hills, IL. Registration closes on May 15.
Vacation Bible School 2026
July 20 -24 | Village Church of Bartlett
We are pleased to announce this year’s VBS theme Agency D3! In today’s world, kids are pressured on all sides to accept what teachers, friends, and society tell them about Jesus. But they don’t need to fall under that pressure! At Agency D3™️, they will become secret agents and investigate for themselves! Kids will spend the week collecting evidence about the life of Jesus by examining eyewitness accounts, physical proof, and biblical records. They will discover the facts about who Jesus is, decide what to do with the evidence they’ve gathered, and gain the confidence they need to step out in faith and defend what they believe! VBS is open to Preschool – 6th Grade students.
Volunteer at Vacation Bible School 2026
July 20 -24 | Village Church of Bartlett
We are looking for both adults and students (7th Grade+) to facilitate VBS. You help by decorating, preparing snacks, running outdoor activities, leading small groups, playing with babies, and so much more. Not only will you have the chance to use your talents and skills to the glory of God, but you will also have the opportunity to form lasting connections with fellow volunteers and children alike. Volunteers like you create amazing experiences for our kids and students to learn more about our good God.
AWANA
September 8 – April 27 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Village Church of Bartlett
AWANA meets Monday nights during the school year to engage in large-group teaching, small-group discipleship, and game time. At Village Church, AWANA engages Cubbies (Ages 3-4), Sparks (Grades K-2), and T&T (Grades 3-6). Find descriptions for each age group below:
Cubbies (Ages 3-4): Cubbies introduces kids to Bible memorization in a fun and nurturing environment, including games, puppet shows, crafts, and snacks. Students have lots of fun hiding God’s word in their hearts!
Sparks (Grades K-2): Sparks builds on the foundation that Cubbies laid, while deepening their understanding of the Bible. There are games, small group and large group times, and lots of meaningful connections!
T&T (Grades 3-6): Truth & Training continues to help kids memorize God’s Word and focuses on learning to study the Bible independently. It also includes a fun game time, small and large group teaching times, and growing relationships with each other and Jesus!
Find a curated list of resources compiled for parents of young children and students. On the Training For Parents page, you will find technology resources (including a Family Tech and Cell Phone Agreement), book recommendations, video training from Making Young Disciples classes, and much more. It is our prayer that these resources will equip you to provide ongoing discipleship for the children and students in your home.