God calls us to raise up children who run to the arms of Jesus and carry His light as disciples wherever they go
Here at Salem, we strive to be a church where children are not only welcome but celebrated! Kids are invited year-round to participate in Sunday school, children's church, and special programs like our annual vacation Bible school.
Our hope is for families to not only find a church family here but to fully rest in the presence of Christ, who is the center of our church.
Sunday Kids Worship
Every Sunday, children are invited to take part in their very own age-specific worship service during the 11:00 Gathering, Salem’s modern service. After the opening worship set, children who wish to partake are led upstairs to the Sparks room. They are taught a special lesson, worship through prayer and songs, and get hands-on with a craft. This approach seeks to engage their whole hearts, bodies, and spirits in worshiping the Lord.
If your child wants to attend, stop by the Sparks table when you enter the Christian Life Center. A volunteer will greet you and help make sure your child is registered properly. After the service ends, parents/guardians must go up to the Sparks room to pick up their child.
For more information, reach out to Taylor Bumgarner at taylor@salemunitedmethodist.com.
Sunday School
At 10:00 every week, we offer Sunday School for all ages. Come in early to grab a cup of coffee and doughnut holes from Cafe Alive before dropping your kids off with our team of teachers. Kids are grouped into the nursery, pre-K, K-2nd, and 3rd-5th grade. In class, they will engage with God’s word, learning the stories and foundations of our faith.
Nursery
Available during Sunday School and church services as needed. While the nursery stays stocked with supplies, diaper bags can be left with nursery volunteers to meet the specific needs of your child.
Parent Resources
Raising Good People
This free ebook addresses the hardship and desire parents face with the often daunting task of raising children who become good, faithful adults. It goes through different characteristics of what makes someone “good” and how to guide children into that reality.
The Biggest Story
An online organization that has created beautiful animated videos for the entire Bible. Their website includes free lessons, coloring pages, and crafts to get hands-on with the story of God.
Focus on the Family
Non-profit group with a large online resource center that covers parenting, child development, and the wide scope of raising children strong in their faith.
Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home
A book written by Traci Smith, it focuses on how parents can cultivate a home that makes ordinary moments an opportunity to be in the presence of God. Available in the Salem Library.