Wheaton church offers kids COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Children ages 5 or older can receive their initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesdays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8. It is also open to those eligible for a booster shot. The vaccine clinics will be 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St. in Wheaton.

The DuPage County Health Department will administer the vaccines. Register at garychurch.org/registrations.

They will have Pfizer's first and second pediatric doses for ages 5-11, first and second doses for ages 12 or older, as well as the booster shot.

The single dose Johnson & Johnson shot will also be available for those ages 12 or older.

Those receiving the booster will need their vaccine card.

Minors will need to have a parent/guardian present for consent.

Gary United Methodist Church offers a 9 a.m. Sunday service in the sanctuary, complete with Kids' Church, plus livestreaming and recorded worship at garychurch.org. After the service, you can enjoy Sunday school for all ages, plus a coffee hour called "Special Blend." The church has vibrant music, kids, youth and adult ministries, plus opportunities for local, national and global missions. For information, go to garychurch.org or contact the church office at office@garychurch.org.