Children's Ministry

GRACE has some exciting things to offer our kids...

Grace VBS will be

July 9-13, 2012.

Please tell your friends & reserve this week on your calendar. Teacher recruitment

will begin in April.

SAVE THE DATE!

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Sunday Mornings:

Grace UMC welcomes children as part of worship. Every Sunday we have a “Time for Teaching” during the 11:00 service. We also provide children’s bulletins and bags with religious activities for them to do during worship. In addition, we often have children take an active role in worship, through presentations, singing, serving as acolytes, or other activities.

Educational Opportunities: Sunday Mornings at 10 am

Sunday mornings are filled with singing and learning at Grace.

We’ve moved children’s choir to Sunday morning to make it easier for parents.

Ages 4-6 10:05-10:25 Ages 7-10 9:30-10:00

Please call Regina South if you have any questions at

804-694-7756 or email at reginalsouth@gmail.com.

Christian Education follows children’s choir starting Sept. 19.

Sunday Morning Christian Learning:

Several classes will be using a curriculum called Living the Good News, which is a lectionary-based study that this fall will be highlighting Jesus’ stories.

Children in the nursery will receive Living the Good News handouts.

Early elementary (K– 2) and Tweens (grades 5-7) will use Living the Good News lessons that are experiential, creative, and designed to meet needs of different learning styles. (Note: the Forum Adult class will be using an adult version of the same curriculum; all these groups will have the same lesson in age-appropriate format.)

Middle elementary (grades 3 & 4) will continue exploring their way through the books of the Bible in sequential order.

High School will use FaithLink curriculum that explores recent events in our society and how we relate to them as Christians.

We offer nursery care for children 5 and under during worship and Sunday School. We have two terrific caregivers, Chris and Maya, on staff.

We are committed to Safe Sanctuaries practices to protect our children. Paid caregivers have background checks and volunteers commit to upholding our Child Protection Policy.

Other Activities: We encourage children’s full participation in the body of Christ and therefore include them in activities such as CROP Walk. We also periodically have special events for children, including holiday activities, fun outings, and children’s mission projects.

Please contact Juliana Smith, our Youth and Children's Ministry Director, at (757) 595-0017 or email her at youthdirector@graceumc.hrcoxmail.com if you would like additional information or have any questions about our Children's Ministry.