Children’s Ministries at WSUMC are places where children learn they are loved by God and the people of God. We understand that even as infants and toddler’s children begin to see the world and understand about God’s love for them.  All of our children’s ministries are designed so that children can engage in fun and creative stories and activities that help shape, guide and empower their growth in faith.  We invite you to join us as we partner with your family’s desire to grow in faith and share life together.

• Nursery – (Ages 0 to 2) Our nursery is located on the first floor in the Child Development Center providing a safe and loving environment for babies to experience playtime and the love and attention of dedicated staff and volunteers.
• Toddler – (Ages 2 and 3) Our toddler room is located on the first floor and led by a team of faithful and caring adults who provide age specific activities designed to communicate the love of Jesus to children.  Activities include songs, stories, crafts and playtime.
• Preschool/Kindergarten – (Ages 4 and 5) Our Preschool/Kindergarten class is located on the second floor and is led by a faithful and caring teaching team. Each week children in this class learn about Jesus through creative teaching, crafts and games designed to reinforce biblical life lessons.
• Elementary – (Grades 1-5) Our Elementary age Sunday School class is located on the second floor and is led by a set of 4-5 teachers that share teaching on a rotation basis. The focus of this class is for the students to learn how to use and reference the Bible and be exposed to the stories of the Bible through age-appropriate and fun lessons that include reading, crafts, and activities.

Children’s Moments

Children are invited to join their families in the Sancturary for the 11:00 am service of worship each week. We provide “activity bags” for young children at the entrance to the sanctuary and offer a brief “Children’s Moment” within the first 15 minutes of the service. The “Children’s Moment” is led by either one of the pastors or another caring adult in the congregation and consists of a brief object lesson or story related to the scripture lesson for that day. Following the “Children’s Moment”, children up to age 5 are invited to follow one of the adult leaders who will be standing at the door of the sanctuary and will lead them to “Children’s Church”.

Children’s Church

Children’s Church is a special time for children ages 3-5 that takes place in the Toddler room on the first floor immediately following the “Children’s Moment” during the 11:00 am service of worship. While participating in children’s church, children build healthy relationships with other children in the church as they engage in interactive games and crafts that reinforce the message they heard during the “Children’s Moment”.