Welcome

Welcome to Davis United Methodist Church Children’s Ministry Programs!

Our church is a fun place where kids have the opportunity to form lifelong friendships, engage in their faith, and have opportunities to serve others. 

Children are always welcome in worship! 

Worship begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 am. Davis United Methodist Church provides worship experiences in which people of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed and actively involved.

Davis United Methodist Church is a church that is welcoming and affirming to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Most importantly we hope you feel that you can relax and be at peace and enjoy your time together in worship. Because we believe God made children to be full of energy and excitement, here are a few suggestions we have for engaging children in our services:

·    We encourage families to sit on the aisles or near the front of the sanctuary, so children can see without grown-ups blocking their view.

·    Let your child(ren) cross things off in the bulletin as they happen and offer explanation what is happening during worship and what comes next.

·    When it’s time to stand, allow your child to kneel or move about the space or dance to the music.

·    Though our song words are projected on screens in the sanctuary, feel free to pull out the hymnal and help your child follow along with hymns.

·    There are activity bags in the Narthex with crayons, drawing paper and fidget toys. We also offer picture books next to the activity bags. 

What to Expect on a Sunday Morning

We offer Children’s Choir and Sunday School that both meet in the Education Wing. 

All staff and volunteers have been background checked and trained through Safe Gatherings.

Children’s Choir – No audition necessary and participation is free!

We have two children’s choirs, and we rehearse Sunday mornings during the school year. Our rehearsal is filled with music and laughter as we sing together and celebrate our faith with music.

 Upper Elementary Choir is for 2nd grade to high school, starts at 9:00 am. 

 Carole Choir is for TK to 1st grade, joins Upper Elementary at 9:30 am to 9:55 am.

Children’s Moment

During worship, a Children’s Moment is offered for children at the front of the sanctuary within the first 15 minutes of the service. Following this time, children in grades TK through 7th grade are invited to attend Sunday School and are escorted by their teacher and guide to the classroom. 

Sunday School

Sunday School meets in the Education Wing. Our curriculum is compassionate, faith filled sharing of Bible stories to help our kids develop a curiosity to learn more about God’s love through Jesus Christ and grow to become disciples of Jesus. 

Class is structured similarly each week. Greeting, Prayer, Quick recap of the last week, prayers of the week, Bible Story, Activity or game, Arts and Crafts project, clean up, prayer and dismissal. If your child needs some extra support, parents are always welcome to accompany them to Sunday School.

After class, families are encouraged to utilize the playground and share fellowship time with others.

Service Projects

We love for our kids to live out their Christian faith through service projects to the community. We partner with local food pantries, homeless outreach programs, hikes in nature to pick up trash along the trail, and so much more. 

Our COVID Protocol Guidelines:

We ask that all participants to Children’s Ministry activities wear a mask indoors. 

Masks – recommended  Vaccinations – strongly encouraged.

Please Do No Harm – Stay Home If You Are . . . 

1.    Exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID living in your home.

2.    Your child is experiencing cold and flu symptoms.

3.    Testing positive for COVID.