CHILDREN

                                            


A circle of love, yes a circle of love; each hand in a hand, a circle of friends.

A circle of love that is open to all; we open the circle and welcome each one of you in.

                                      A song from Felicia Sanders @1991

Children's Choir

         Kindergarten through Fifth Grade                                                                    

Thursdays 6 to 6:30 pm                                                                                                                  Children learn music theory, develop singing skills and gain confidence.   The children's choir sings in the 11 am Service of Grace on the last Sunday of every month           

  Education CROSS-Training     

 Preschool and KIndergarten

First and Second Grade

Third through Forth Grade

Fifth through Eighth Grade

Ninth through Twelfth Grade

 

Sundays 9:45 to 10:45                                                                                                                            Grace UMC uses "Seasons of the Spirit"       LINK                                                                    curriculum, an international, ecumenical, lectionary-based resource that

     *  explores meaning and mystery in the Bible;

    *  celebrates in worship, sacrements, education and service;

    *  engages in ministries of love, justice and witness;

Classes are led by spiritually mature adults creating a safe atmosphere of open inquiry.              Parents are welcome guests in any class at any time

Family Nite at Grace          6 to 7 pm Thursday nite                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A unique worship service attended by all generations, but designated to engage grade school and those who love and care for them.  We celebrate birthdays and lost teeth !  

The family service takes place during the school year in the downstairs hall, accessible by ramp from the parking lot.

Childcare  Infant through KIndergarten                                                                                                     Sundays 9:30 to 12:30

 While Grace UMC provides age-inclusive worship experiences we do understand that there may by those who wish a less stressful worship experience and as such we have a professional childcare worker and screened volunteers to attend to children age 6 and under during the 11 am service.  The nursery is located on the sanctuary level just down the hall from the restrooms.