People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:13-14

Are your kids fidgety during church? We know a traditional sermon can’t hold the attention of children—to be honest, adults sometimes get fidgety too. This particular ministry is provided for our younger members who are too old for the nursery, but too young to sit through our traditional church service. We provide an entertaining, educational, and religious video or activity for kids during our traditional service, September through May. Children’s Church is specifically for children of ages four to twelve.

Are you looking for a rewarding way to serve but have limited time? Various adult and youth (teen) members of our congregation volunteer to lead or chaperone this valuable component of our worship. In order to comply with Safe Sanctuary, we try very hard to recruit two volunteers to accompany our children each Sunday. If you would be interested in volunteering a few Sundays each year, please contact Andrea Lewis so that she can include you in this very important spiritual time for the young, formative members of our congregation.

Latest Children’s Church News

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Children’s Church
Children’s Church

The Sewickley UMC will be collecting coloring books, crayons, and flowers in May.

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Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day

Our children and youth will be leading worship on Mother’s Day (May 12), and students are invited to share their musical gifts in the worship services.

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Education Survey
Education Survey

We are still looking for responses to our Education Survey. Please take a moment to share your thoughts about education for all age groups at our church. You can fill out the digital survey, or talk to Grace or Felicity to get a paper version.

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Children’s Church Starts September 10th
Children’s Church Starts September 10th

It’s almost time for Children’s Church to start, and we are excited for a new year to be working with your precious children.

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Children’s Church
Children’s Church

Children’s Church, during the 11:00 am service, is looking for 1-2 adult leaders and 1-2 assistants, each serving once a month.

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Children’s Church Flower Planting
Children’s Church Flower Planting

Sunday, May 21st, will be the final morning of the 2022-2023 Children's Church school year. Following tradition, the children will be planting flowers around the church during their time together during the 9:00 and 11:00 am services.

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Children’s Church
Children’s Church

The Children’s Church, May 14, 11:00 am service will be cancelled so that our children can be with their mothers and celebrate in a special way (shhhhh)!

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Christian Education News
Christian Education News

Children’s Church will start on September 11 after the Children’s Message during both services for elementary and younger aged children. There will be no children’s classes at 10 am.

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Easter Egg Hunt — Easter Sunday
Easter Egg Hunt — Easter Sunday

Children of all ages are invited to join the children’s ministry team for an Easter Egg Hunt between worship services on Easter morning (April 17).

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We’re Getting Together Again in Children’s Ministry
We’re Getting Together Again in Children’s Ministry

On Sunday mornings in September, beginning September 13, the SUMC Education Committee will provide special programming for students in kindergarten through 5th grade during the 9 am contemporary worship service. There will be similar programming during the 11 am worship service.

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