129 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19382
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
Sunday School will remain online for Summer 2021. Each month’s weekly videos will be uploaded onto YouTube by the first Sunday of that month. At the beginning of June, a summer activity packet which is designed to supplement all the Sunday School videos will be available. Please contact Kelly Lynn (Kelly@umcwc.org) if you would like to receive Children's Ministry email updates.
We can't wait until we're all back together in our church building to enjoy our normal Sunday morning activities!
The Sprouts and Sunday Morning activities listed below are currently on hold.
Our goal is to provide a safe environment where children will experience the love of God through Jesus Christ and discover that they are a unique and very important part of God’s family.
Bible lessons, music and fun activities are geared to help children grow in their faith and also emphasize the importance of sharing that faith in the world by our actions and service to others.
The safety and security of our children is very important to us. All of our volunteers and staff have up to date criminal record and child abuse clearances and attend a required yearly training and review of our church safety policies.
Sprouts is a time of fellowship and fun open to any 3rd, 4th or 5th grade student wanting to develop a closer relationship with God, wanting to know how to show love for God and other people, and wanting to spend time with others who are growing in faith. Friends are always welcome!
No need to find parking for Sprouts. Drop off your child at the alley door and we will be there to let him/her in to begin at 4:30. We end at 7 and will walk the kids to the same door to dismiss.
Sprouts Schedule – Sunday Evenings
4:30 pm – Dropoff/Sprouts begins
5:45 pm – Snack Supper (please bring $3 each week to donate toward the meal)
6:10 pm – Interest Clubs
7:00 pm – Pickup/Sprouts ends
Sprouts Interest Clubs
Sprouts Interest Clubs meet for 2-4 weeks at a time with a variety of different topics! Units may focus on theater, art, science, travel, games, or other fun and interesting subjects. Parents are welcome to present a unit based on an area of expertise.
Sunday Mornings for Kids
Nursery
8:30 - 12 noon
(Room 104 located on the Sanctuary level)
For infants through age 2. Trained, qualified staff will care for your children while you are in worship or adult study. All children must be signed in and out by a parent. Parents will be given a pager in the event they are needed while their child is in the Nursery.
Splash Room
During the 8:45 & 11 am worship services
(Located on the upper level)
Children ages 2-5 may leave after the Message for Growing Christians for free play time in the Splash Room. This room is filled with fun age appropriate toys and is well supervised by our trained staff. Parents will pick up their children after the worship service.
Pray Ground
During the 8:45 & 11 am worship services
For Kindergarten – Grade 3
After the Message for Growing Christians, PRAY GROUND will be held at the front of the church during the 8:45 service, and at the back of the Fiesta Center at the 11:00 service. Quiet activities will be available at a table so children who need a little something extra during worship can remain present and learn how to worship.
Sunday School
10 - 11 am
Age 2 – Room 1 (located on the ground floor)
You will find a bright, cheerful room with two adults dedicated to bringing the message of Jesus Christ to toddlers. Children learn through song, story, and play time in an environment where they feel safe and secure.
Ages 3 through Pre-K – Room 11 (located on the ground floor) Teachers engage children in storytelling in Godly Play, followed by time for art and singing.
Kindergarten through 4th Grade - Rooms 4-5 (located on the ground floor) Each week begins with music followed by Bible lessons that engage children through drama, prayer, video, art, mission, and science projects.
Grades 5 & 6 - Room 10 (located on the ground floor)
Bible Study for 5th and 6th graders.