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. Bring $5 for dinner, your Bible and your friends! For more information, contact Susan Wallace, Director of Children’s Ministries.
Rising 1st through 6th graders, come experience a Grow Day Camp on BUMC’s 63-acre property! Grow Day Camp is an extension of Camp Glisson (in Dahlonega, Ga.) and brings the power of camp ministry to local churches. Grow is coming to Birmingham UMC the week of June 11-15, 2018!
Packed with activities that contribute to learning new skills and building Christian community, the focus throughout is for each camper to grow in their faith (grow spiritually), in their ability to work as a team (grow socially), and in self-confidence as a loved child of God (grow individually). Grow knows how to have fun―their passion is forming faith in the process. They put 90+ years of experience into creating an environment where every moment―whether in morning chapel or 20 feet up a tree―is about practicing faith in Christian community.
One day during the week, kids will even take a field trip to Camp Glisson. The cost is $135 for the week. Registration is open and limited to 48 children. Please register no later than March 1, 2018.
VBS is coming June 18-21, 2018. This year’s theme is Rolling River Rampage! Kids will learn to experience the ride of a lifetime with God. It will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday with a Family Night Celebration on Friday evening, June 22.
To register, print and complete the registration form. Mail with your registration fee ($30 per child) to:
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)You are invited to a community of Moms just for you!
MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) is an exciting ministry for young mothers at Birmingham UMC. Our group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, January-May and August-December, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
In a MOPS group, you experience authentic community, mothering support, personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best mom possible. For more information, contact Vicki Otto at vickieotto@gmail.com.
HELP WITH CHILDCARE: MOPS also needs help with childcare. If you are available to give 2 hours of time on a Wednesday evening to love on children, please click here for more information and a place to sign up. Thank you for your loving support!
MOES is a new group being launched in Fall 2017 for Mothers of Elementary Students. Moms who want to improve and enhance parenting techniques through shared experiences are invited to join this group on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Childcare is provided. For more information, contact moes.miltonbumc@gmail.com.
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!
