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children and families ministry

Grow together in faith

Sundays at Manchester UMC, offer several different ways for the children of God and their families to grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible as they experience God with each other . Our staff and dedicated volunteers are called to make sure our children and families always feel welcome, safe and cared for by adults who model God’s love. We invite you to join us as we play and work each week to grow deeper in our learning together.

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Children Sunday School

Sunday Mornings

Sundays at Manchester UMC, offer several different ways for the children of God and their families to grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible as they experience God with each other .

Children's Choirs

K-5th graders are invited to make music together each Wednesday from 4:45-5:45pm. They also sing in worship monthly from September - May.

Vacation Bible School

July 8 - 12, 2024 | 9 to 11:45 a.m. Children ages 4 years old (and potty-trained) through rising 5th graders are invited to Camp Firelight Vacation Bible School!

Childcare

Nursery/Childcare

At times during the week, there is a need for childcare so that parents can participate in classes and/or small groups. Childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks - 5th grade.

Serve with the Children & Families Ministry

Together we can have an important impact on kids by helping on Sunday mornings. Children are a vital part of the church, so let’s help them grow in their faith and preparing them for their next step in ministry. If you are interested in volunteering for Sunday School, PRAYground or the Nursery, please CLICK HERE.

In order to provide a safe place for all children and youth to grow in faith, all persons working with children and youth must be Safe Gatherings Certified at Manchester UMC. To learn more about Safe Gatherings, CLICK HERE.

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Please Join us Thursday, March 14 | 6p | Room 226 and Zoom If you love working with children, you are invited to a discussion about meeting the immediate needs of children and family ministries at Manchester UMC. This meeting is open to active and potential volunteers who want to

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Pastor's Note

How Do We Negotiate Difficult Times?

If you start reading the very first page of the Bible, you will discover that God intended human beings to live in a Paradise.  But by the third chapter, all of God’s plan literally goes to Hell because the first humans listened to a talking snake. From that moment, Paradise was

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