Children's Ministry
Helping our children from birth through 6th grade grow in their relationship with God.
Sunday Morning Nursery
The nursery is open to any child pre-k and younger during the 10am service. It is staffed by our loving nursery workers. They are currently taking a break for the summer and will resume staffing the nursery in the fall.
Discovery Club
Discovery Club meets on Sunday evenings. Kindergarten through 4th graders meet and continue to discover more about God in small groups. Our children engage in music, crafts, stories, games and service during this time. We welcome any new friends to come and join us on Sundays from 5:00-6:30 PM.
Fall 2025 Calendar
September
Sun. 7: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 21: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 28: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 21: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 28: DC 5-6:30pm
October
Sun. 5: Fall Fest 11:30am-2pm
Sun. 12: NO DC
Sun. 19: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 26: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 5: Fall Fest 11:30am-2pm
Sun. 12: NO DC
Sun. 19: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 26: DC 5-6:30pm
November
Sun. 2: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 9: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 16: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 23: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 30: No DC
Sun. 2: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 9: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 16: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 23: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 30: No DC
December
Sun. 7: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: Christmas Movie Fundraiser
Sun. 21: Pageant Rehearsal
Sun. 7: DC 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: Christmas Movie Fundraiser
Sun. 21: Pageant Rehearsal
B.O.N.D. (Building On New Disciples)
As a bridge from Discovery Club to SNL Youth Group, BOND is a program for just 5th and 6th graders. It meets almost every week on Sunday evenings to connect students with each other, adult leaders, and God. BOND has a strong focus on serving together in the community (monthly trips/projects) while learning about Christian practices to help them make the physical and spiritual transition from childhood to adolescence.
Contact Cassie McCachren, Director of Children's Ministries for questions or more information on any of these groups.
Contact Cassie McCachren, Director of Children's Ministries for questions or more information on any of these groups.
Fall 2025 Calendar
September
Sun. 7: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 21: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 28: BOND 5-6:30pm- Milk and Honey?
Sun. 7: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 21: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 28: BOND 5-6:30pm- Milk and Honey?
October
Sun. 5: Fall Fest 11:30am-2pm
Sun. 12: NO BOND
Sun. 19: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 26: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 5: Fall Fest 11:30am-2pm
Sun. 12: NO BOND
Sun. 19: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 26: BOND 5-6:30pm
November
Sun. 2: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 9: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 16: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 23: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 30: No BOND
Sun. 2: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 9: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 16: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 23: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 30: No BOND
December
Sun. 7: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: Christmas Movie Fundraiser
Sun. 21: Pageant Rehearsal
Sun. 7: BOND 5-6:30pm
Sun. 14: Christmas Movie Fundraiser
Sun. 21: Pageant Rehearsal
After School Program
First UMC is offering an After School Program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the school year from 3:30-5:30 pm. Derry Township Elementary students in K-5th grade are eligible to apply. Homework help, snacks, and organized activities are all included. Register at https://form.jotform.com/250425388877167.
