As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, more churches are planning, preparing or just pondering steps to take to fully, safely and effectively reopen in the coming months. And many of their leaders are seeking answers to persistent questions—especially when, where and …
Ministerio de Niños en Tiempo de Pandemia/Ministry of Children in Time of Pandemic
Watch the recording. Participants will learn how to reach out to children in creative ways, despite the current reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. Los participantes aprenderan a alcanzar a los ninos con nuestra realidad, tecnología, este taller será presentado de …
Seven Things John Wesley Expected Us to Do For Kids
Watch the recording. Are you wondering what you can do to better connect with the children and families in your congregation and community? Let’s chat together about this, and explore ways to build and maintain relationships. This isn’t just for …
Children’s Ministry event to offer creative resourcing
One of the necessary gifts of effective children’s ministry is creativity; and the Eastern PA Conference Children’s Ministries Team is using that gift to plan a conference for peers who work with children in our churches. The “Rekindle the Flame” …
Help children learn about Dr. King
We have some great ideas and resources to help your church families and children explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during (and after) this weekend’s national observance of his birthday. See the timeless treasures that …
New Year’s, Ephipany activities for families
What can families with children do to keep the spirit of Christmastide—the 12 days after Christmas—flowing, fun and even informative after all the excitement of Advent and Christmas passes? Our Children’s & Family Ministries correspondent, Elizabeth Christie, has some activity …
Young Food Network star cooks for church
United Methodist Communications recently featured a talented and tender-hearted 11-year-old celebrity chef from Christ UMC Lansdale in its Interpreter magazine and YouTube video channel and also in a Website and Facebook feature titled Amazing Kids of The United Methodist Church. …
Advent resources for children and families
Elizabeth Christie, a member of Fritz UMC in Bethlehem and a specialist in ministries for children and families, offers some helpful ideas and recommended resources celebrating Advent in this important area of Christian education and ministry. LECFamily provides meaningful camp …
Teachers to become learners at Saturday’s Children’s Ministry event
Adults who work with and care for children—teaching, counseling, directing, supervising, playing with, protecting or advocating for them—may be the luckiest people on earth; but there’s a lot to know and for most, a lot to learn. Much of that …
Connecting Children with Christ
A new training event for Children’s Ministry leaders Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 When Jesus welcomed little ones into his …