--Nursery: Christ UMC offers a staffed nursery during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services, as well as during Sunday school at 9:45 so that parents of young children can participate in Sunday morning activities. Children, birth through 4 years old, can be dropped off and picked up in room 130, in the preschool hallway. We have regular nursery caregivers that work with a volunteer team--all caregivers and volunteers have appropriate clearances through the UMC SafeSanctuary Policy

An unstaffed nursery is available in room 120-122 for those who would prefer to keep their infants with them on Sunday morning and need space to feed or move with their child. Changing tables are found in the bathrooms closest to the sanctuary. 

--Christ's Kids Artwork Corner: Each week, there is a Christ Kid's Artwork Corner prompt in the bulletin and announced at both services. This prompt helps our children connect to the week's scripture by drawing a way they can live out the message in their daily life.

--Serve as Acolyte: Our children are encouraged to assist during worship as acolytes. Acolytes are the volunteers who light the candles in worship as well as assist with communion and offering. Children must be tall enough to reach the altar table. You can sign up to serve on the Volunteer Sign Ups page.

--Children's Worship (throughout the school year): During the 11:00 AM service, children age 4 years through 5th grade are dismissed before the scripture lesson to participate in our children’s worship experience where they experience a children’s Scripture, sermon, prayer, and offering time. Children can be picked up in room 127 after the service is over. On the 1st Sunday of the month, children return to the worship service before communion. Children are encouraged to take communion at the discretion of their parents/guardians.

--Children's Sermon (during the summer months): During both services, children of all ages (including some of our Friendly Seniors!) are invited to gather at the front of the Sanctuary for an age-appropriate lesson based on the scripture and sermon topic for the day.

At Christ UMC, we believe that we never stop learning about who God is and who we are as God’s people. Sunday school is an opportunity for people of all ages to spend time studying the Bible and getting to know God, at developmentally appropriate levels. Sunday school starts at 9:45 AM.

We offer 4 different classes for elementary age kids: 

  --4 years old (by Sept 1st of that year) and Kindergarten

  --1st and 2nd grade

  --3rd and 4th grade

  --5th and 6th grade

--Precious Angels:  4 and 5 years old (not in Kindergarten).  They practice Sunday mornings from 9:20-9:40 AM in the preschool wing and sing in worship 4 times a year or every other month. Parents are invited to attend the 8:30 worship service and children can be dismissed to participate at 9:20. If you attend the 11 AM service, you are welcome to simply arrive at the classroom at 9:20.

--Grace Notes (Previously Jesus Jammerz & Cherub Choir): They practice Sundays 12:15-1 PM (but will not meet the first Sunday of each month). They participate regularly in worship at 8:30 and 11 AM. This group will be a combination of both a singing choir and also use body percussion, percussion instruments, and movement to express the Christian music they are 'jammin' to. It is a lively group and a different style than any other group in our music ministries. You don’t need to be able to read or read music to be part of this choir, just a love of music, movement, and Jesus! 

--Melody Chimes: 3rd through 6th grade. They practice Sundays 12:15-1:00 and ring in worship about once a month. They ring melody chimes, and you do not need to read music to participate. 

--Carol Choir: 3rd through 6th grade. They practice Sundays 1:00-1:30 and sing in worship once a month. 

--Vacation Bible Camp: Each July, we offer a week-long Vacation Bible Camp where children enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they are called together to serve God. Children 4 years through 5th grade are invited to join the fun—and it’s absolutely FREE! Sixth graders and older are welcome to serve as volunteers, making a lasting impact on young campers' lives. They’ll enjoy engaging Bible stories, hands-on activities, music, and games, all while growing in their faith and forming new friendships. Our 2026 theme, "Snowball Mountain Challenge", took kids on a journey of faith, discovery, and adventure! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for your child to experience a week full of faith-filled excitement! Stay tuned for 2027 dates! Registration info will be available on our Vacation Bible Camp page!

--Trunk-Or-Treat: Before Halloween, people from the congregation and preschool decorate their cars and hand out candy to create a safe trick or treating experience in our parking lot. Families can vote for their favorite decorations, visit our games booth, and grab a snack while they're here! This is a great event for families, and trick-or-treating is open to all. Our 2026 Trunk-Or-Treat will be held on Sunday, October 18th. Registration info will be available on our Events page!

--EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt: You are invited to hop, hop, hop on over for our EGGstravangaza Egg Hunt! Small egg hunts will run from 1-4 PM. Kids will get a chance to hunt for eggs and participate in some other awesome egg relays and a craft around the church lawn.

This is a family-friendly FREE event for kids of every age with an egg hunt, meaningful craft, and fun-filled activities. Bring your basket and a few friends! The EGGstravangaza is especially great for children who are overwhelmed by the large crowds at traditional egg hunts. There is NO Easter Bunny at this event. Every child will get to collect eggs. We anticipate that all this fun will take about 30 minutes. Adults are asked to stay and cheer on their children! Registration is required. 

Our 2026 EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt will take place on Sunday, March 21st. Registration info will be available on our Events page!

--Good Friday Event: Join us for our Annual Good Friday event to hear the story of Holy Week, leading up to Easter through story, activities, and crafts. Each year we explore some of the themes behind Holy Week, join in prayer, and share a snack together. This event is open for all children 4 years--6th grade, and children are separated into age groups for parts of the event. Registration info will be available on our Events page!