PreK – 5th Grade

Central United Methodist Church is a family of faith that is passionate in its commitment to children and families. We seek to walk with each person through all ages and stages of life, striving daily to love and live as Jesus did through thought, word, and love of neighbor.

At Central our goal is to provide children with a safe space to grow in their understanding of God, tools to help children in their spiritual journey, and community with other children, youth, and adults.

Getting Connected…

There are several ways for children and families to connect with others at Central United Methodist. On this page you will find some of them.

For more information, contact Rev. Ann H. Owens, Director of Children & Family Ministries.

Children's Sunday School

Sunday Mornings 9:45—10:45 a.m. Room 301

Equipping children with the tools for a strong relationship with God through interactive Biblical lessons and spiritual practices. Each week we experience community with other children while participating in service projects, learning through wonder, and playing together.

At Central, we use Godly Play to immerse ourselves in the experience of Bible stories and Christian Education. Our Sunday School lessons are on a 3-year rotation. Experiencing ideas and stories multiple times creates opportunities to obtain new insights and allows children to grow with the stories. Our dedicated Sunday school volunteers bring the lessons to life through imagination.

Children's Church

Following the Children’s Moment during the Sunday morning 10:55 a.m. worship service

Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend worship and then go to Children’s Church following the Children’s Moment.

We want to make sure that our time of worship is rich and meaningful. One of the ways in which we do that is to make the experience of Children’s Church a time of faith development

that is age-appropriate within spaces that are child-friendly. Children’s Church is offered in the chapel, which is beside the sanctuary.

There is no Children’s Church on Communion Sundays. Nursery is still available.

After Church Activities for Children & Youth Families

A space for children, confirmation, and youth families to gather after church and fellowship over food and activities.

12 p.m. – 2 p.m. (see schedule break down below)

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. we meet in the Fellowship Hall for lunch, provided by our partners at Equal Plates Project. Everyone is invited to join us!

12:30 p.m. children and youth from 4 years old – 12th grade divide into different activities – choir, youth group, games/fellowship, and confirmation.

2:00 p.m. adults pickup children and youth.

During this time, parents/legal guardians are able to go out and enjoy time together – go on a date, get groceries, take a nap, etc.

To stay up to date on all events for children & youth ministry, access the calendar by clicking here.