Children, Youth, and Families

Whatever your age, there are opportunities for you at First United Methodist Church.

Now-May 2024

Sunday school begins at 11:10 a.m. following the Children’s Message.
Nursery care is available.

Wednesday nights start at 5:30 pm with a community dinner in partnership with Christ Episcopal Church and First Congregational UCC!

For Kids

Regular

On the first Sunday of the month, we worship together for the entire service at 9:30 a.m. so that everyone gets a chance to practice doing church.

On the other Sundays, after the children’s message (around 11:10 a.m.) kids (age 3+) are excused for Sunday School. They read Bible stories, play games, do activities, and talk about the love of God.

If you need a refresh mid-week, we gather as a community on Wednesday evenings to share a meal (5:30 p.m.) and then break off into age-appropriate groups for fun and learning, in partnership with Christ Episcopal Church and First Congregational UCC.

Throughout the Year

Fall

  • Rally Day

  • Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch

  • Trunk or Treat

Winter

  • Christmas Caroling

  • Christmas Pageant

  • Valentine’s Party

Spring

  • 3rd Grade Bibles

  • Easter Eggstravaganza

Summer

  • Summer Celebration

  • Minnesota United Methodist Church Camps

  • Vacation Bible Camp

For Youth

Confirmation

Confirmation is on Wednesday’s from 6-7 p.m. in room 10 with Pastor Vickie.

Special Opportunities

  • The Event, an annual gathering of youth from United Methodist Churches throughout Minnesota. Youth explore faith through experiential learning, service projects, and engaging worship.

  • Summer Mission Project, a service-oriented camp experience for middle school and high school youth.

  • Camp Minnesota, the camping ministry of the Minnesota Annual Conference, offers camp opportunities for all ages throughout the summer. Scholarships are available to help youth to attend camp.