Central Kids

At Central, we believe kids have an active role in the church. Following Jesus’ example in Matthew 19, we welcome all kids to be involved in the life of the church as they build their faith and learn what it means to worship. Our staff and volunteers are excited to partner with parents, guardians, and church members to encourage kids to build the foundation of and continue to grow in their faith. 

Please fill out this form to register your student with CUMC Kids. Contact Erika Regier with any questions you may have. We cannot wait to welcome your child to Central! 

VBS 2024

Weekly Program and Special Events

Sunday Mornings

Join us for Sunday School each week at 10 a.m. in the Student Ministries Building on the 2nd floor.  

Children's Choir is also at 10 a.m. in the SMB.

Director Scott Montgomery leads the Children's Choir and connects students to leading worship through song.

Childcare is available in our nursery from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages 0 to 4.

All children are welcome in worship at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Our kid's Sunday school classes are using Cokesbury's Celebrate Wonder curriculum. This study honors the spiritual life of children—their natural sense of awe, wonder, imagination, and curiosity—and helps shape their growing faith. Our leaders guide children through engaging experiences, spiritual practices, and opportunities for reflection, giving them a safe space to ask big questions and help them claim their spiritual identity as children of God.

Wednesday Nights

Club K6 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Student Ministries Building on the 2nd floor. Club K6 is using The Biggest Story curriculum. The Biggest Story leads children on an exciting journey through the Bible, from the Garden of Eden to the return of Christ. This fun study draws kids into Scripture and helps them grasp its overarching message of redemption.  Club K6 is one way Kindergarteners through 6th graders can participate in Wednesdays at Central. It is designed for elementary-aged kids to connect with each other while learning more about who God is and what is in the Bible. Kids will be grouped together by age to engage in worship, bible stories, games, and activities that will build community and faith. 

Our all-new Wednesday Night programming for kids grades K-6. This year, we will have games, music, and fun studies. We will meet in the Student Ministries Building on the 2nd floor from 6-7:30 p.m. Register Here.

Special Events

Coming soon...

Kids in Worship

All are welcome!

At Central we believe children should be welcomed and included in Sunday morning worship. Children, their wiggles, and their squeals are welcome in both of our worship services. Both services have children's bulletins and busy bags at their entrances. We encourage families to use these resources as needed. 

To support their engagement in our Contemporary Worship, we offer a Prayground! This space is intentionally designed for kids and littles to worship in their own way. At the front right of the worship space, you will notice a rug, some books and toys, and child-sized chairs. This space is designated for kids and littles to explore during the service. The location allows participants to see the worship band and preacher easily. The row of chairs immediately behind the Prayground is reserved for parents of those utilizing the space.  

Confirmation 


Confirmation will be offered for 6th-8th grade students during the 2024 Spring semester. The group will meet on Sunday mornings in the SMB Worship Center. We will be following the Confirm curriculum published by Cokesbury.  

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Connect with Us

Volunteer

Kid's ministry can never have enough volunteers. We need weekly teachers for Sunday School and Club K6, as well as helpers, to guide children from one space to another or pitch in where needed.  Vacation Bible School is also a great place to connect with our students. You could spend an hour to 4 hours each day helping in a wide variety of ways. Click below to let Erika know you would like to volunteer with Central Kids.

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We Love Our Library

Our Children’s Library contains books for children and parents, DVDs, and CDs, and is available to everyone! 
Hours & Location:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1st Floor Student Ministries Building

Connect with Us

Connect with us on Facebook, where we post announcements, photos, and other fun things to keep you up to date with the news of Central Kids. 

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Safe Gatherings

Background check and Security

Safe Gatherings is a comprehensive system that incorporates an online application, online abuse prevention training, several levels of background checks, and paperless reference checks for people who volunteer or are employed with churches, schools, and organizations that serve or work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Safe Gatherings also provides access to Clergy and Ministerial Ethics training, a two-hour online course that covers the top ethical and congregational boundary issues faced today by clergy and other ministry leaders.

Instructions for Completing Safe Gatherings