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1ST KIDS


But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."   

                                                                                                                     Luke 18:16


Through the teaching of Biblical principles, we help children of all ages develop a closer relationship with Christ.  We partner with parents and caregivers to help children learn and apply Christian values in their daily lives.  


Whether it's Sunday School each week, Kid's Own Worship  or Vacation Bible School there are plenty of opportunities for children to grow in Christ.


Ways your child can get involved:



To learn more about 1st Kids Ministries contact:

Denise Johns at djohns@1stchurch.org

or call 982-1273 ext. 113

Click here to sign up for the 1st Kids emails

Click here to join the 1st Kids Facebook group. 


You can also receive text messages about 1stKids activities.

Just text @1stumkids to 81010 to sign up.

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*On Sunday mornings and during certain events, several doors to the children's area will be locked. Parents will need to check in their children at the Welcome Center before Sunday School. This area can be found just down the hall from the elevator on the lower level or at the bottom of the stairwell coming in from the covered drop off area on the upper level. 



  • Super summer sunday school

    sundays in june

    Get ready for FIVE exciting days for learning as together we learn about the CHURCH family through stories in the Book of Acts. SUPER SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL happens during the 9:15 am Sunday School Hour and will be packed with plenty of fun and learning about God. 


    Click here to sign-up. 

  • MONDAY MORNING MOMS

    MONDAYS IN JUNE AND JULY

    9:00 TO 11:00 AM

    FRIENDSHIP SHELTER

    Every Monday morning in June and July moms with children of all ages are welcome to come to the Friendship Shelter for a special event from 9:00 to 11:00 am. There will be coffee for the adults, juice boxes for the children and a light snack for all to enjoy. This will be a time to get to know one another, experience a short devotion and an opportunity for the children to work on a small craft each week. 


    The devotions for the adults (and craft time for the children) is at 10:00 am. Please feel free to drop in at any time during the two hours. 

  • SUMMERTIME CINEMA

    JUNE 5TH - JULY 10TH - JULY 31ST

    FOOTHILLS AMC MARYVILLE

    dROP OFF CHILDREN AT 9:40 AM

    This summer Ms. Denise and Miss Carmen are taking children (Kindergarten through 6th Grade) to the movies! All it costs is $4 per movie and your child will not only get into see the film, but will also get a snack pack to enjoy during the show.


    Trolls - June 5th

    The Lego Movie 2 - July 10th

    How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - July 31st


    Click here to sign-up. 

  • food delivery program

    volunteers needed

    This Summer, we are expanding a home delivery food program we've been doing over the past couple of years.  This summer more than 130 children from three different area schools (Porter, Montvale and Carpenters Elementary Schools.) will get the food.  1st UMC is now partnering with Broadway UMC and Carpenters Campground UMC to make this happen.  

    If you are interested in volunteering please click here.   


CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

Held in the Children’s area on the lower level, each class is divided by age levels and is staffed with two adults who have been through Safe Sanctuaries training.


Infants/Toddlers—Nursery

3 &4 Year Olds—Room C3

Kindergarten— Room C5

1st & 2nd Grade— Room C7

3rd & 4th Grade—Room C11

5th & 6th Grade - Room C12


*Kid’s Own Worship is also offered during the 10:30 worship services. It is designed for children ages 3-years-old through 2nd grade. Meets in Room C10.