All Sunday School participants are asked to register or re-register from past years in order to keep all information up-to-date. Registration forms are available in the Narthex, on the table in the education wing or by downloading a copy here.

Spring 2013 Worship Readiness

This short-term, spring semester class is for all 2nd & 3rd graders.  Worship Readiness class runs from March through June. Children will learn all about the elements of worship and prepare them to worship with their families!  Children are required to attend 10 of the 14 classes to receive their certificate of completion. Please contact Patricia Granberg This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the church office 703.830.2684 for more information. Please fill out this registration form so your child can take part in this special class.

Bible Exploration

Following 3rd Grade Bible Sunday, all 3rd graders are invited to return to journey through their Bibles and continue to learn ways to explore God's word.  Third Graders will receive their Bibles on Children's Sabbath Sunday in the fall. Sign-up for Bible Exploration will begin following the Bible presentations.

Nurseries are available during the 9:30, 11:00 and 11:02 worship services for children under 2 years. They are staffed by paid managers who are assisted by parent volunteers. Nurseries are located at the east end of the education wing on the ground level. Parents who wish to worship with their infants and toddlers may prefer to sit near the back of the Sanctuary. Also, the beautiful CUMC Narthex (lobby) is designed to double as a "crying room" where parents can hear and see the service while their children play comfortably without disturbing others. There are many options for parents of the youngest in the church family.

Nursery Pager System
The Sunday nurseries have pagers for parents leaving their children in the infant or toddler nurseries. The pagers vibrate so as not to disturb others. Parents who feel a bit apprehensive about leaving their child on Sunday morning may request a pager from the nursery manager.
CUMC Nurseries continue to blossom
More volunteers are needed Sunday mornings during the 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM services with infants and toddlers.  If you can help care for the youngest in our church family for 1 hour every other month, contact Patricia Granberg, at 703/830-2684 ext 1867 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Natalie Shaw at 703/830-2684 ext 1868 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Parents of the Infant & Toddler Nurseries
If you have not already signed up to serve in the Nursery Ministry, please remember all parents using the Sunday morning nurseries are asked to volunteer a minimum of 1 hour every other month.  Please contact Patricia Granberg, 703/830-2684 ext 1867 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be added to the rotating schedule.

JUMP

JUMP (Junior United Methodist People) is the Children’s Fellowship Group for Kindergarten through 6^th grade. Join for fun, fellowship, mission and friends! Each age group will break off for its own program then gather at 6:00pm for a light dinner and pick-up at 6:30. Drop-off is in the CUMC sanctuary and pick-up in the fellowship hall. JUMP will meet on the following Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm in 2012-2013:

2012-2013 Schedule

October 21st

November 11th

November 25th

February 3rd

February 17th

March 3rd

April 7th- Bowling Date (please fill out permission slip) 

T-shirts will be available for purchase at $6.50 each. Dinner is $5 per child. Please make all checks payable to CUMC. All children must be registered for dinner the Friday prior to that Sunday's JUMP in order to be included on the dinner order. If your child misses the registration deadline, please pack a dinner for your child or please pick up your child at 6pm. If these costs pose a financial hardship for your family, scholarships are available. All elementary age children are invited to join JUMP!  Bring a friend! Please fill out this REGISTRATION FORM and return it when you bring your children to JUMP.

Questions? Please contact Patricia Granberg, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Natalie Shaw, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the church office.

Bible Buddies

Bible Buddies is a Fellowship Group for children ages 3-5 years old (pre-kindergarten).  The group meets on Monday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 PM in Room 116 during the FCPS school year.  There is a Bible Buddies leader, but parents also volunteer on a rotating basis as helpers each week.  Children listen to a short bible story, create a craft, listen to music and enjoy a snack.

Questions? Please contact Patricia Granberg, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Natalie Shaw, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the church office.