Infants through 5th Grade

Knowing, Growing, and Showing God's LOVE!

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Our Connected Kids Children's Ministry is devoted to creating a Christ-centered environment where children experience the love of God through everyone they meet. Our active calendar of weekly programs and special events encourage faith development and offer resources for families to grow closer to each other and God. 

We can't wait to welcome your family! For information on our Connected Kids ministry, reach out to Ms. Holly, Director of Children's Ministry, at holly.carter@1stmethodist.org.  

Sunday Mornings
Sunday mornings are full of opportunities for worship, fellowship, and learning fun!  

Nursery
We offer a staffed nursery for infants and toddlers. The nursery is available during both worship services as well as the Sunday School hour. Our nursery is located down the glass hallway from the Sanctuary. Parents are welcome to leave children with our nursery attendant or stay with their child.  
 
Children's Church
We believe it is important for families to worship together and for children to experience the traditions of the worship service. We also know, when you're little, sitting in one place for too long can be really tough! Children are encouraged to sit with their family during the beginning of worship, then at a designated time during the service, children will be dismissed for Children's Church for an energetic lesson, games, and activities. Look for a Connected Kids ministry team member to greet you before the worship service begins and answer any questions. 

Power Up Kids Sunday School
Children in preschool through 5th grade are invited to join us every Sunday from 10:00-10:45am for Sunday School. Meeting in the upstairs Education Building, each Sunday is filled with games, friends, and scripture lessons. Come "Power Up" for your week and recharge with God!  

Young Families Group
While your kids are enjoying the morning in Power Up Kids, DC4JC Youth, or the nursery, you can spend the Sunday School hour in great discussion with other adults navigating the same seasons of life.  God is there in the routine, the rough, and the refreshing moments.  Sometimes we just need a chance to pause and listen. The Young Families group meets in the upstairs Education Building from 10:00-10:45am. 

Wednesday Afternoons
 
​Add a midweek pause for praising God and playing with friends! We are excited to offer Wednesday evening Connected Kids activities from 6:30-7:30 pm, following the church Wednesday Night Dinner schedule.  Please call the church office or email holly.carter@1stmethodist.org to confirm and RSVP for dinner. Children in preschool through 5th grade gather with Ms. Holly for a scripture lesson and game time.   

Meet the Connected Kids Ministry Team

We are lucky to have Ms. Kristen serving in our nursery for infants and toddlers. She is a former Montessori teacher and experienced nanny.

Ms. Sara is a PHSC student as well as a teacher at our Wesley Creative Preschool, we are excited to have her helping with Children's Church and Power Up Kids Sunday School.