Our Mission
With God's help and guidance, the Children's Ministry of First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, CO covenants to:
Exemplify the love of Christ whenever children are present;
By providing an interactive environment which is:
Sacred and Holy
Safe; physically, spiritually, and emotionally
Respectful; acknowledging children as precious and spiritual gifts from God
And...Where children are invited to:
Explore Scripture
Explore Traditions
Experience God's presence through prayer, worship, and reflection
Be empowered to use their own reason, spirituality and discernment to integrate scripture, tradition, and experience into their everyday lives.
A Message from the Senior Minister
There is no more important job in any church than helping children understand God's love for them. We are thrilled that you have chosen to have your children participate in our ministry. You can count on our Children's Ministry team to show the love of Christ to your children in every way possible. We are so glad that you and your family are here!--Rev. Kent Ingram, Senior Minister, First United Methodist Church
Kingdom City
Kingdom City, a Bible Time Village, is located on the 2nd floor and has been prayerfully designed to be a place where children can experience Bible stories and worship in an interactive environment.
Visitors
If you are a new visitor to our church, we want to meet you and your children! We invite you to register your children at our welcome desk located at the entrance of Kingdom City. This desk is staffed with friendly greeters who will register your children, answer questions, and do whatever possible to make you and your child feel comfortable. Please come by and introduce yourself!
Volunteer Opportunities
It takes many dedicated people to create a ministry that meets the needs of our children and families. We are always seeking people who believe in the spirituality of children and who are capable of loving, listening, and respecting their uniqueness as children of God. If you are interested in volunteering or discussing where you fit within our ministry, please contact our Children's Ministry Office at 719-884-2473 or Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley, Associate Minister to Children and Families (leanneh@fumc-cs.org, or 719-884-2466.)
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