We take Jesus' words about children very seriously and we see children as spiritual beings, each uniquely created to experience God and to be a blessing to the world. We are committed to walking alongside your child and your family on your faith journey as you discover the fullness of life in God's love.
Our Children's Ministry is unique. Open to children ages infancy through 5th grade, this is more than childcare. We believe that children are spiritual beings, created by God to experience His love in deep relationship with Him. Even the youngest children can and do experience God.
The God Centered Model for Spiritual Transformation is a unique model we use with our children. It gives each child the opportunity to encounter God's Living Word, the Bible, and then allows space for that experience to bring them into the very presence and heart of God.
Through activities such as Sacred Circle Time, Holy Listening and Blessing, our children are not only taught Truths from the Bible, these Truths are brought to life in their hearts. They are given space to process the story through play. They are taught to meditate on God's Word and listen for how God is speaking to them. Our trained Holy Listeners, give each child a chance to be heard as they share what God is putting on their heart. They are individually blessed before they leave our classrooms. Our leaders are teachers and learners, who are leading our children but also being transformed as they experience God through a child's eyes.
We are committed to walking alongside our children and their families from infancy to adulthood. Each of these milestones involves a special ceremony and a parenting component. In this way, we recognize our children's growing faith and help parents to lead their children spiritually throughout their development.
Baptism
Kindergarten Worship
3rd Grade Bibles
Transition to 6th Grade
8th Grade Confirmation
Senior Blessing
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 9 am - Friday, June 21, 2019 - 12 pm
Shepherd's Camp is a unique opportunity for our children (ages rising K to rising 5th) to discover their spiritual gifts and use them to bless our community! We pray that this will be a life-changing week for your child and that you will volunteer with us because we believe it will be life-changing for you as well!
M-Th, June 17-20 from 9 am to 12 pm
Friday, June 21 is a Family Field Trip
Sunday, June 23 at 10 am is SING AND SHARE in Fellowship Hall
Registration fee per child is $20 to help cover costs of tshirt, materials, snacks and bus rentals.
Sponsorship is available.
Little Lambs Bible School provides childcare at no cost for infants and preschoolers of adult volunteers on the day(s) they volunteer for Shepherd’s Camp. The preschoolers will have a similar Shepherd’s Camp experience that is age appropriate.
Location: CCUM: Gathering Hall
Time: 6:15- 8 pm
Rooms: 003-004
This is for the kids whose moms are attending the "Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible" Liz Curtis Higgs event. Childcare is available for kids under 5.
Each age level has an easy to follow workbook to complete (donation amount of $15 per workbook.) This is a wonderful way to bring faith into your home! We hope you will P.R.A.Y. with your children at home this summer!
Our Music Ministry offers children's choirs through our PSALM Kids program. Open to children ages three through 5th grade, children experience God’s love through Worship Arts while developing musical and other skills through singing, ringing, games, activities and leading in Sunday worship.
Parking and Entrance
Check-in
Classroom Locations
All children are welcome in our worship services. A cry room is located at the back of the Sanctuary for your convenience.
Your child's safety is very important to us. All our Children's Ministry leaders and volunteers undergo background and reference checks as well as emergency and care training through our Safe Sanctuaries program.
All children of every ability level are a blessing. Our leaders are trained to incorporate children of all abilities at every level of church involvement. We work with families to suit the needs of each child.
Every participating child will need a family Children's Ministries Family Information Form on file along with an insurance card.
You can scan and email your forms and copy of your insurance card to our Children's Ministry Coordinator or bring them to church in a sealed envelope and deliver them to the Guest Services Desk.
office: 502-893-2201 x254
