Christian Education

There are a number of different small group settings in which Christian formation occurs. Regardless of the settings, these groups share a common purpose: Make disciples of Jesus, help our students develop a deeper faith in God and instill confidence to held fast to a Christian lifestyle in the world.

• Sunday School

Our Sunday School typically follows a calendar of September – May, and is held at 9:00 AM  (between our two worship services).

• Our Sunday School Classes are divided as follows:

-Cradle Roll: Newborns – Age 3

-3, 4, & 5 Year Olds

-1st & 2nd Grade

-3rd & 4th Grade

-5th & 6th Grade

-7th Grade Confirmation Class

-8th – 12th Grade

• Youth Groups

Christians In Action (CIA) Youth- Grades 7th-12th meet the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month.

Kids For Christ (KFC) Youth -Grades 3rd- 6th meet the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month.

• Family Sundays are held the 4th Sunday of the month. Children assist as lay readers, ushers, greeters, and acolytes during the worship service.

• Sonshine Time

Here at Faith UMC, we understand that young children sometimes have a difficult time setting           still  for long periods of time. After participating with the congregation during the 1st half of the service, children ages 4-2nd grade, have the option of being excused to take part in faith-based crafts, music, snacks and activities.

• Nursery Service

Faith UMC has child care service for young ones through 3 years of age during the 10:15 AM worship service. Our nursery volunteers will care for your young child during the worship service, so that you may focus your attention towards God.

• Campership

Faith UMC knows the impact a Christian camping experience can have in a person’s spiritual life. Monetary assistance of 50% payment is offered to children of Faith UMC, however, opportunities are available throughout the year for campers to earn additional monetary assistance via volunteering at Faith UMC.

• Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Each summer Faith UMC hosts a community VBS. The daily sessions are filled with drama, crafts, games, music and snacks-all to reinforce the Biblical truths.

• Volunteer opportunities exist within the Christian Education Ministries. If you have the desire to bring children closer to God, please consider volunteering!

• Faith UMC has adopted a Safe Sanctuary policy to insure that the children who participate in our ministries are not put into precarious situations that would jeopardize their health, physical safety, and well-being. Faith UMC requires PA criminal check & child abuse history clearances for all teachers and persons who interact with children.