• Nursery services are provided for children under 3-years-old.  
• The Nursery is located in the 1st Kids Area on the lower level of the church building.
• Nursery services are offered on Sunday mornings from 8:00 am until 11:30 am and for some special events.   
• Please bring a bag with all the supplies your child will need while in our care.  Please have the child's name on the bag.
• The nursery is a *nut free environment.

• 1st Kids Sunday School is open to all ages through 5th grade.
• Please bring your children to the 1st Kid's sign-in desk where you will receive a pick-up ticket and be escorted to your child's classroom.
• New families will be introduced to 1st Kids policies, classrooms and team members.
• Sunday School is from 9:15 am until 10:15am.  

During the 10:30 church service, there will be a second opportunity for children to gather and learn.  Children 3 years old through 1st Grade, will be escorted from the service to the 1st Kids Area on the lower level (Room C3).  Of course, this opportunity is a choice as children may choose to remain with their parent or other guardian in worship.  Parents will need to come following the service to pick up their child in the 1st Kids area. 

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY HANDBOOK

1st UMC Photo Policy

Throughout the year we use hundreds of photos in publications, on our website, and social media outlets to help demonstrate our shared purpose of telling, teaching and touching the world so that all may become transformed by Christ. In communicating our mission to others we strive to respect your privacy. As a result our guidelines for printing and posting pictures embraces the principles in our mission statement. We consider the inclusion of photos in our communications a privilege that we intend to respect and honor.

Photo guidelines: 

1. Names or other identifying information (i.e., phone numbers, e-mails, addresses) will not be disclosed on photos except for church staff, officers and ministry leaders or those who have given us permission to use their names and information.

2. Photos are almost always of people in public spaces and public events. 

3. Pictures of children are almost always taken in a group setting and children are not identified individually (unless given permission to do so). 

4. We try NOT to post any photos that would be considered embarrassing, objectionable, or hurtful to anyone in the photo. 

5. We will provide credit for any photos taken by others if they so desire. In addition we honor any copyright wishes or restrictions. 

6. Any photo will be removed upon request of an individual prominent in the photo or at the request of a parent or legal guardian.  Just email communications@1stchurch.org or call the church office at 865-982-1273 if you want a picture removed. 

When we lift our voices (and instruments) in worship and other places we help glorify God.  Here at 1st Kids Ministries we work to equip our children with the tools needed to use music in meaningful (and fun) ways in an effort to both learn about God and spread his message.  Click the button below to learn more about the many opportunities for children to participate in music ministries. 

1st Kids Music Ministry