As summer comes to a close and school schedules speed things up a bit (or a lot), we are so glad we can still stay connected with you and your family. Check out all the fun things going on with BUMC Kids!
You can also find links to many of our online resources on our homepage www.bumc.net/children.
Please reach out to us with any ways that we can support and pray for you during this time.
COVID-19 Updates: BUMC leadership is meeting regularly regarding our response to this situation. Visit www.bumc.net/covid19 for more update and information. |
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
8:30 am Worship
Online* and In-Person
11:00 am Worship
Online* and In-Person
*Visit www.bumc.net/live to tune in and download all kinds of helpful family resources.
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WEEKLY BULLETINS
Download and print our weekly bulletins for your children to color while watching online or before attending in-person Worship on Sunday. Each week, we offer new activities that coincide with the sermon.
3 + BULLETIN // 7 + BULLETIN
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BUMC KIDS FALL KICKOFF
September 12 9:00-1:00
Join BUMC Kids for a celebration of the new school year unlike any before! Safely bring your family to visit our front lawn to gather fun gifts for kids, family faith resources and information about BUMC Kids programs and activities this fall. You will also get a chance to see BUMC Kids staff and pastors in person!
REGISTER YOUR FAMILY
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SUNDAY MORNINGS WITH BUMC KIDS
September 13
Starting Sunday, September 13th, BUMC Kids will be providing weekly interactive videos for both PreK and Elementary! This year begins our first year using a new and exciting curriculum from Cokesbury called Celebrate Wonder, and we are looking forward to all of the ways it will help you wonder and grow in your faith as a family. Every Sunday morning, videos will be posted on our NEW BUMC Kids Youtube Channel, This is a great way to continue the "Sunday school" experience while we anxiously wait to return to meeting together in person.
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BUMC KIDS YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Did you know we have a youtube channel? We are so excited to offer a more central hub for all of our videos. Check it out and subscribe for all of the latest BUMC Kids video content!
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BUMC KIDS WEEKLY CHECK-IN
We want to stay connected to you all as best we can while we are not able to meet in person. Most importantly, we want to hear from your kids about how they are doing each week! Fill out this form (or have your elementary-aged child it fill out the form as a fun learning experience) and we'll be in touch with you!
ELEMENTARY FORM // PK4 & K FORM
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AUGUST FAITH ACTIVITIES
Check out our *NEW* monthly calendar that will help your family focus on small moments that will deepen your faith. Keep your eye out for a new calendar each month!
BUMC KIDS WORSHIP ACTIVITIES
Download our BUMC Kids Worship Activities which will help your child connect with our worship services and reflect on what they are seeing and hearing. Print out to use at home or bring with you when you register for in-person worship.
AMPLIFY MEDIA
BUMC is happy to offer this streaming service to get access to recommended Bible studies, teachings, sermons, live streams and more. Take a look at the videos from our friends at Cokesbury Kids and watch weekly videos that go hand in hand with our curriculum starting September 13th, or browse for a Bible study for yourself!
LOG IN INFO // WEBSITE
ILLUSTRATED MINISTRY
Each week, Illustrated Ministry will be putting out free spiritual resources for families during this time of social distancing. Sign up to get coloring pages and more to help your child continue to grow in their faith.
CELEBRATE WONDER BIBLE
This beautiful new children's Bible published by our friends at the United Methodist Publishing house goes hand in hand with our new weekly faith videos which will launch in September. If interested, purchase your own copy to read along!
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HELPING CHILDREN HONOR DIVERSITY
Take a look at this insightful and intelligent article about honoring diversity at any age. It includes a list of helpful books and Bible verses to continue this very important conversation.
TODAY PARENTING GUIDES
Did you know there is a wealth of resources regarding your child's social, emotional, and mental development. As many parents navigate learning at home, these parenting guides (organized by age and grade) may be helpful in discerning what is best for your child.
BUILDING CHILD RESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
A helpful article originally published by the American Academy of Pediatrics about raising children in a time of uncertainty.
PARENTING FORWARD
A highly recommended parenting book about raising children with justice, mercy and kindness through modeling a way that follows Jesus.
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Ellen Garrett, Director of Children's Ministry, egarrett@bumc.net
Megan Teegarden, Associate Director of Children's Ministry (1st-5th), mteegarden@bumc.net
Gwen Sass, Associate Director of Children's Ministry (PreK4-Kindergarten), gsass@bumc.net
Gretchen Voyles, Assistant to the Children's Ministry gvoyles@bumc.net
Kathleen Argueta, Children's Minsitry Administrative Assistant, kargueta@bumc.net
Lori Joiner, Director of the BUMC Early Learning Center (formally CCF), ljoiner@bumc.net
Mollie Johnston, Director of the BUMC Dayschool, mjohnston@bumc.net |
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