The mission of FUMC Children's Ministry is to teach our children that they can trust God no matter what, to treat others the way they want to be treated, and to make wise choices.
Fun. Games. Getting to know Jesus. Vacation Bible School. Mission Day Camp. Shenanigans. Sunday School. Advent Adventure. Fall Fest. Easter Walks...and so much more. But, you'll have to come hang out with us to see it all!
Please reach us at children@firstmethodist.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The best place to start is at Sunday School. We meet each week for Sunday school at FUMC. Sunday school is offered from our nursery-age children all the way up to our 6th graders.
Children in 1st-3rd grade start off with Children's Worship and then break off into grade-level small groups. Preteen in 4th-5th grade start off with Preteen Worship and then break off into grade-level small groups.
Check the calendar for the next invite event: Fall Fest, Advent Adventure, Easter Walk, Vacation Bible School, Mission Day Camp, etc. For more info about those events, fill out the form under "Contact Us." Let the Children's Ministry team know you want to check it out, so we can help you have the best experience!
Sunday Mornings: All children can check-in at the Children's Check-In Desk in the Conference Center of the Youth Building. Park in the America Street lot and enter through the covered doors. You'll be greeted by a smiling face and shown how to check in at the computer.
Nursery: Located in the Children's Center next to the entrance to the Sanctuary. Our loving and trained nursery team are eager to play with your child and help them learn that God loves them!
Elementary (1st-3rd Grade): Take the elevator, or stairs (if you're into that sort of thing), to the Treehouse on the 3rd floor Room 305. You'll hang out before breaking into your grade-level groups for a discussion and lesson about God!
Preteen (4th-5th Grade): Take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor Oasis Room. You'll hang out before breaking into your grade-level groups for a discussion and lesson about God!
Any child who wants to be there! Regardless of the church you attend, or don’t attend, we welcome anyone who desires to be part of our community of faith. Just come to Sunday School, Kids' Night, or any event, and you belong! We can’t wait to grow in faith together.
We love having guests and want your first experience at First United Methodist to be awesome! Nursery is available for children
6 weeks-Kindergarten.
Nursery is open from 8:15am-12:15pm on Sunday mornings, and Sunday School is offered for all children at 9:40am in their classrooms.
The first time your child comes to the nursery, stop by the check-in table in the Conference Center building to register. To save time, pre-register your child now.
1st-3rd graders experience Children's worship on Sundays at 9:40am in the Treehouse on the 3rd floor (Room 305) with interactive Bible stories, songs, prayers, games, and small-group activities.
Sunday nights at Kids' Night K-3rd graders enjoy snacks, worship, missions, crafts, and crazy recreation games.
The first time your child comes, stop by the check-in table in the Conference Center building to register. To save time, pre-register your child now.
4th-5th graders experience Preteen worship on Sundays at 9:40am in the Oasis on the 3rd floor with interactive worship and small groups.
Sunday nights at Kids' Night 4th-5th graders enjoy dinner worship, music, and crazy recreation games.
The first time your child comes, stop by the check-in table in the Conference Center building to register. To save time, pre-register your child now.
This place is A-MAZE-ING so we've created a map to help you navigate your way to Children's Check-In, Nursery, Children's Worship, and Preteen Worship.
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