At West Market Street United Methodist Church, we believe all children are welcome as a vital part of the body of Christ. We celebrate and work toward:
supporting families so they can nurture faith-filled homes and holy rhythms,
offering hands-on ways for children to encounter God and participate fully in the life of the congregation (as they are present-day disciples, not just future ones!),
providing opportunities for children of all ages to serve others, instilling within them a love of God and neighbor, and
fostering vibrant intergenerational relationships!
We’d love for you to join us for family-friendly worship at 9 & 11am on the PRAYground, faith formation groups at 10am, nursery care, West Market Kids SERVE, Children’s Choir, and special seasonal events, all designed to provide discipleship, fellowship, and service for children and families.
Click the images to see the current Children’s Ministries schedules.
Questions? Ideas? Want to learn more? Contact Rachel D. Benton, Director of Children & Family Ministries.
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Prayground
For those with wiggles and happy feet, our Prayground is an engaging place for families to worship together on Sunday mornings at both services. The space is supplied with a rug, quiet toys, books, puzzles, drawing materials, and other tangible ways for children to spend time with God.
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nursery
Our paid nursery staff offer experienced, warm Christian care each Sunday for children birth through age 4 in Room 224 during both the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services. At 10:00 our littlest ones enjoy Bible stories and activities in Room 224.
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Faith Formation
On Sunday mornings at 10am, each week we seek to connect our faith to our lives in meaningful and exciting ways through Bible stories, art, games, movement, music, prayer, and more! Ages 0-4 meet in the nursery (Room 224) or for Songs & Stories in Room 223, K-2nd grade meets in Room 304D, and 3rd-5th grade meets in Room 304B. Adult options are also available, including a 6 week Beloved study in the Fellowship Hall (9/15-10/20).
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Kids serve
Kids ages 4 through 5th grade put faith into action as we serve our neighbors and build faith-filled friendships! Join us as we enjoy mission projects and sharing God’s love! Our SERVE events for the fall are 9/15 (Families SERVE together!), 9/22, 10/6 (Families SERVE together!), 10/20, 11/17 (Families SERVE together!), 11/24.
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Volunteers
Interested in helping serve in our Children & Family Ministries? We have a number of serving opportunities available. All volunteers are asked to complete our Safe Sanctuaries training.
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Acolyting
Calling all 3rd graders and up! We would love for your help in worship as an acolyte or crucifer on a first Sunday of the month.
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Songs & Stories
Beginning Sept 15th from 10:00-10:20am! Toddlers & preschoolers are invited to a special time of music, movement, and Bible time with Ms. Dreama and nursery staff in Room 223. Parents can attend alongside their children, or can participate in Adult Faith Formation (& utilize our staffed nursery for the remainder of the hour).