Kids Ministry
Children are born with an innate sense of wonder and faith that is real and authentic. As teachers and leaders our role is to provide a foundation of experiences on which children build a life of learning and growth toward a mature and vital faith.
Sunday Child Care
Location: Nursery
Child Care Staff provide warm and engaging care for children in a fun play setting every Sunday during worship. Child Care begins at 8:30am and is offered through 11:30am. We welcome you to bring your children ages 0-5 yrs. to the Nursery for child care anytime during this time.
We have childcare available for all elementary ages from 8:30am-10:00am for adults who would like to attend the Adult Bible Study class at 8:30am.
Kid’s Sunday School
Sunday School Overview
September through May
Kid’s Sunday School is from the first Sunday in September after Labor Day Weekend to the end of May. Kids Sunday School is during the worship service. Families are invited to check-in their children before worship in the Rainbow Room (in the back of the Sanctuary). During worship kids will be invited to go with their Sunday School teachers to class, where parents will pick them up when worship is over.
Summer Break: June-August
Kid’s Sunday School is on break during the summer months (Fall kick off for Sunday School is the Sunday after Labor Day weekend). Families are encouraged to bring their kids to participate in the 10:00am worship service. During the sermon time kids can choose to go to Bartholomew Hall for a group activity and return to worship with their families when the sermon is over.
Sunday School Class
3yrs to Kinder
Location: Outreach Room
Our goal in Sunday School is to teach children the stories of the Bible and about God’s unconditional love. It is a space where we read stories, share and discuss what we learned, sing and pray, and engage in fun and exciting activities together. We are currently using the “Big Faith” Curriculum from Cokesbury.
Sunday School Class
1st to 3rd Grade
Location: Community Room
Our 1st to 3rd graders use the “Big Faith” curriculum and are encouraged to begin reading the bible stories in class and serving in worship as acolytes. Class has a variety of activities including bible story exploration and discussion, crafts, prayer and fun activities together. We read from the CEB Deep Blue Kids bible.
Sunday School Class
4th to 8th Grade
Location: Diversity RoomOur 4th– 8th graders use the “Big Faith” curriculum with activities designed to capture attention and instill lifelong Bible skills in older elementary children. It connects children to the Bible, it speaks to children’s lives today, and helps them apply their faith. We read from the CEB Deep Blue Kids bible. Every student receives their own CEB Deep Blue Kids bible.
What to Expect on Sunday
Kids & Youth Sunday School is during the 10:00am worship service.
Sunday School Procedures for Families:
1) Adults check in kids before worship (9:45am-9:55am). Check-In location is in the Rainbow Room (back of sanctuary). For first time families you will be asked to fill out our Registration Form for each child. The check-in adult will receive a name tag which will match the child and will be required for pick up. New families can fill out the Emergency Form ahead of time as well by following the link.
2) During worship: kids and youth will stay for the first part of worship. Then, they will then be prompted to join their teachers in the Rainbow Room/Library and depart to their classes. Sunday School ages and locations are outlined below.
3) Adults pick up children after worship. We ask that you come straight to the Sunday School rooms and playground after worship to pick up you child.
Sunday School Classes:
3yrs – Kinder: Outreach Room
1st – 3rd Grade: Community Room
4th-8th Grade: Diversity Room
This Summer
2026 Summer Children’s Musical Workshop
Rehearsal Dates:
June 29th – July 3rd, 9 am – Noon
Mon – Fri, July 13th – July 17th, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sat, July 18th, 10 am – Noon
Performances are on Sunday, July 19th
Registration Open!
Workshops in: Makeup, Costuming, Singing, Dancing, and Acting. No singing, dancing, or acting experience required. Just a desire to learn more about how a musical is put together and to gain some experience in ALL aspects of the theater.
Children grades (starting in the fall) Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Youth Ministry
Our youth ministry serves youth from 7th – 12th grade. Some of our youth ministry includes all youth, and other aspects are divided into age levels (Jr. and Sr. High). Youth are an integral part of the church, and we have the responsibility to help the youth grow in Christ and become fruitful members not only of the congregation but also of the community. We help our youth to be leaders in the church now, to support them as they grow as our future leaders. We have the responsibility to help the youth grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, and to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Our goal as youth ministry leaders is to help our youth learn about God and being Christians.
Youth Group
Provides a way for our youth to actively participate in the church.
Establishes an organization where the youth can have fun and fellowship with others their own age.
Teaches our youth about Christ, his church, and living as a Christian.
Provides a structure around which our youth can form their value systems under Christian guidelines.
Gives our youth a sense of belonging.
Provides our youth with a constructive outlet for their energy and social growth needs.
Provides the church with youthful insights into worship and related activities.
Provides an opportunity for our youth to serve others inside and outside the church.
Sierra Service Project
Twelve Youth and three Counselors traveled to Wellpinit, WA (a short trek from Spokane) for our 2018 Sierra Service Project trip. We met up with many churches that had traveled from places such as San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Dixon, and even as far as Montana to participate in Week 5 of SSP. It was dusty, hot, and wasp-infested, yet nothing hampered the joy in servicing others, making new friends, learning new skills, and growing in our faith and personal discovery. We are grateful for the opportunity that EGUMC provides to participate in such a life-changing program. We are grateful to those who lent us vehicles, car top carriers, donated funds, and donated their time to make this possible. We leave this summer with a new understanding of what it means to love courageously and hope to share this with our community.
Youth Activity Calendar
Spring – Lock-In (sleep over at the church)
Spring – 30 hour famine (to raise money for hunger ministries) or Faith and Sexuality seminar for teens and parents
April – Dinner and service auction (Youth fund-raiser)
June – Lodestar All Church Retreat
Summer – Santa Cruz Trip
Summer – Sierra Service Project & UMC Youth Camps
August – Youth Informational Meeting & BBQ
October – UNICEF Collecting or CROP walk (a walk that benefits organizations that help with hunger)
Fall – Lock-In (sleepover at the church)
November – Variety/Talent Show that benefits Scholarship Fund
December – Christmas Caroling and Party
December – Shopping for Teen Wind Center and Adopted Family