OUR MISSION: Guide and Grow kids to a “deeply-rooted” personal faith in Jesus. Teach them His ways. Empower them to serve the local and global community.
OUR VISION: Partner with families, who are the primary spiritual influence in each child’s life. Provide a safe place for children to “grow” and learn about God.
Our outstanding children’s program is located on the lower level
of the Education Building, across the Cloister from the Sanctuary.
Children may attend Sunday School at either 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. and then attend Worship the other hour with their families. Sunday School begins with a large group assembly time where the lesson for that day is taught. Afterward, children gather in small groups for crafts, games, and activities related to the lesson, as well as prayer.
The current curriculum for 1st-5th Graders focuses on the various aspects of worship, such as the Lord’s Prayer, Communion, and the Apostles’ Creed. The goal is to help children know how to participate in worship with a body of believers.
We look forward to seeing your child this Sunday. Come at either 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.; either hour will be the best hour of your child’s week!
Sunday School for our Preschoolers and Kindergartners occurs in age-based classrooms. Their teachers lead them in Bible stories, songs, and crafts each week that are interactive and age-appropriate. Children in this area of the program have the opportunity to sing in Worship three times each year and also frequently partake of Communion in the Sanctuary as a group.
The nursery is located on the lower level of the Education Building. Most of our Nursery Staff and Volunteers have been CPR trained.
An alternative to the Nursery is the “Cry Room” adjacent to the Sanctuary. The “Cry Room” allows parents to fully participate in worship while caring for their infants and small children.
At BUMC, the safety of children is of primary importance. Our Check-In System ensures that all children are protected in our care. Parents check their children in at the computer station which is located at the bottom of the stairs before class. (Visitor check-in is just inside the front door of the Education Building.) This system prints name tags and security badges. The badge is your “claim check” for your child at the end of class. Only an adult with the tag that has the security code that matches the name badge the student is wearing may pick up the child.
All 3rd through 5th graders are invited to Kaleidoscope Kids which provides education and discipleship training for older children. It meets once a month on Sunday evenings from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. during the school year. For more information, contact Susan Wallace, Director of Children’s Ministries.
You are invited to a community of Moms just for you! Exhale is a group for Mothers with children of all ages who want to experience authentic community, mothering support, personal growth and spiritual hope.
To Exhale is to breathe out intentionally. Our prayer is for moms to be intentional about making time for themselves and to be intentional about being part of a group that will help them grow in their walk of faith and to grow as women, wives, and mothers.
Moms can choose to attend Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m., or Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. once a month. In addition, Exhale supports UMW events, other community church events, as well as doing socials and missions projects together.
The theme for 2018-2019 is Find Your Fire. Our Exhale KICKOFF event, August 14 & 15, will feature guest speaker Jennifer McClure sharing about her life, her journey as a mother, and her thoughts on how we can all Find our Fire this year! Choose to come August 14 (9:30-11:30 a.m.) or August 15 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Childcare is available.
REGISTRATION
Exhale is $40.00 for the year. You can register, pay and RSVP to meetings, socials and any other events using the following link.
Looking for a great return on your investment? Invest in the lives of the children of BUMC by leading a small group of children in a Sunday School class or just holding a baby in the nursery! Adults are needed to impact the lives of our kids on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Be a part of the Treehouse and make an investment that will last a lifetime!! Please contact Susan Wallace, Director of Children’s Ministries, to reserve a spot!
