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Family Ministry
At Community UMC, we joyfully welcome children and families as an essential part of our church family—today, not just someday. From the Nursery and Children’s Chapel to Grace Space and family-friendly gatherings, every laugh, question, and wiggle is a celebration of God’s love at work. Here, faith grows in community—where generations learn from one another, hearts are nurtured, and everyone finds a place to belong.
Children's Chapel is designed for children 4-12 years old
Nursery is for our friend 3 years old and under.
Children's Chapel and Nursery run Labor Day-Memorial Day (School Year)
Lent & Easter Children's Chapel!
The good news is… faith grows at every age.
We are so excited to bring our Lent series, Tell Me Something Good, to Children’s Chapel! At Children’s Chapel will explore the same scriptures and themes as the congregation in ways designed just for them.
Each week, children will dive into the stories through hands-on activities, creative crafts, coloring, conversation, prayer — and plenty of fun. Our goal is simple: to create a space where kids feel welcomed, engaged, and excited to learn, laugh, and grow together.
Children’s Chapel is for ages 4–12. Our Nursery is available for our littlest friends, age 3 and under.
Children’s Chapel is open to everyone — whether you’ve been part of Community UMC for years or are visiting for the very first time. If this is your first visit, please stop by the Welcome Desk before worship to check in your child and share a little information with us so we can care for them well.
This special Lent experience is meant to enrich the season, helping children connect with the Good News in meaningful, age-appropriate, and joy-filled ways. We can’t wait to share this journey with your children — and we promise they’ll leave with happy hearts and big smiles.
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August 10 - 14
Community UMC is excited to bring back Vacation Bible School this year!
Hosting VBS truly takes the whole Community UMC village — volunteers, helpers, decorators, snack makers, leaders, and cheerleaders of all kinds.
If you’re interested in being part of this awesome comeback, please reach out to Pastor Tim and let him know you’d like to help.
Whether you can give a little time or a lot, every role makes a difference!
🌟 It takes a village — and we’ve got a great one. 🌟
Root Kids in a Relationship With God
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
Wesley & Faith
Meet Wesley and Faith!
Wesley is your friendly guide at Children’s Chapel—he can’t wait to learn, laugh, and grow in faith with his friends each Sunday. His little sister Faith isn’t quite old enough yet, so she spends her mornings in the Nursery—perfect for our youngest lambs, ages 3 and under!
Children's Chapel
Family Ministry at Community UMC is excited to invite children ages 4–12 to Children’s Chapel, held each Sunday during worship! Kids will enjoy their own age-appropriate time of learning, faith, and fun.
Worship begins together as a family in the Sanctuary, then children are invited to Children’s Chapel while the congregation continues in worship. Before the service ends, they’ll return to join their families as we close together in praise and prayer.
Nursery
For our smallest friends, ages 3 and under, the Nursery is a place where love abounds. Through songs, play, and gentle care, even our youngest children learn that God’s love is all around them.
Grace Space
Grace Space is a special area at the front of the Sanctuary where young children can engage in worship in age-appropriate ways. It’s filled with materials that help them connect with what’s happening—children’s Bibles, books, coloring and drawing supplies, soft toys, and activities related to the week’s scripture theme.
During special services, like the Cantata, children remain in the Sanctuary—and Grace Space is the perfect spot for them to experience worship comfortably and joyfully.
