Jesus made it very clear that children have a supreme place of importance in all our lives when He said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them for to such belongs the kingdom of God” (Matthew 19:14).  As faithful Christians we can do no less than to give our children our very best.  You will find our Children’s Ministries here at Duluth First United Methodist Church to be top quality.  If I can help you in any way please don’t hesitate to call.

Yours in Christ,

Leslie Yokeley
Director of Children's Ministries

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP SERVICE - "L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Everyday)" - is our worship service here at Duluth First United Methodist Church designed just for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade!  Please join us on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Center, "The Fish Tank".

This worship service for kids is a lot of fun, filled with contemporary and traditional music, games, prayer, small group time, and your very own sermon leaders! This will be an hour of fun, singing, and learning about God's love for each and every one of us!  You won't want to miss it.

Many volunteers have worked very hard to get the new Children's Worship Service started!  A big thank you to Jessica Parrish, Children's Ministry Chairperson, for her leadership, and also a big thank you to the many volunteers who will have a leadership role during the worship service.

For more information about the Children's Worship Service, please contact Leslie Yokeley, Director of Children's Ministries, at 770-476-3776, ext. 38, or by e-mail at lyokeley@duluthumc.org.

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL classes are available for preschool children, ages 3-4, at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.  Classes are available for  children in Kindergarten through 5th grade at 11:00 a.m. only. Children are grouped by age/grade level determined by age as of September 1. Children learn with friends about God and His Word through stories, activities, songs, games, and fellowship.

T.L.C (TOGETHER LEARNING ABOUT CHRIST) is a children’s education ministry whose purpose is to bring families together for a fun and exciting learning and worship time that is full of the WORD!  Building a deeper relationship with Christ through singing songs of praise, listening and acting out Bible stories, sharing prayers/prayer concerns and journaling about this learning and worship experience are the goals of T.L.C.  Monthly Mission Projects will also be an important component of T.L.C. where children will learn to serve others. Weekly worship time will focus on a Bible scripture.

For more information about T.L.C (Together Learning about Christ) contact Leslie Yokeley, Director of Children's Ministries, at 770-476-3776, ext. 38, or by email at lyokeley@duluthumc.org.

NURSERY CARE is provided for infants through 2 years old during all services. Sunday School lessons are provided at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Classrooms are staffed by both professional staff as well as parent volunteers.

ACOLYTES are 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who serve at one of the three worship services. They assist during the services with lighting candles, offertory, baptisms, and communion. If you have an interest in being trained to be an Acolyte, contact Miriam Chambers at 770-476-3776, or by email at mchambers@duluthumc.org

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CHILDREN'S CHOIRS offer places for children ages Kindergarten through 6th grade to praise God with a "joyful noise". These choirs practice on Wednesday evenings. There are 2 choirs: Celebration Choir - Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and Praise Choir - 3rd through 5th grades. For more information contact David Daniel at 770-476-3776, ext. 16, or by email at ddaniel@duluthumc.org.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is offered during the summer for children who will be 4 years old by September 1st through those completing fifth grade. Vacation Bible School is held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for one week.

CHRISTIAN BEGINNINGS (Pre-School and Kindergarten) is offered Monday through Friday during the school year from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for children ages 1 through 5 years. Registration is held in January. This program provides a loving Christian atmosphere for the growth and nurture of each child. For more information please visit the Christian Beginnings website or contact Carolyn Herbig by email at cherbig@duluthumc.org.

SCOUTING FOR BOYS is a year-round value-based program centered on family, duty to God, and service to others. It teaches youths (7 to 18) self-confidence, citizenship, and a Christian way of living both in the outdoors and at home! Cub Scouts Pack 420 and Boy Scouts Troop 419 currently meet at Duluth First United Methodist Church.

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS is available at Duluth First United Methodist Church for girls ages 5 to 17. We offer Daisies, Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts, and Girl Scouts. All of the scouting programs for girls emphasize developing self-potential, relating to others, developing values, and contributing to society.