Next Generation Ministries
At Faith UMC
Children, Youth, and Intergenerational Ministries at Faith UMC
The people of Faith UMC strive to include children and youth in all aspects of church life. As a small congregation, we offer regular age-level faith formation opportunities and intergenerational faith formation and service opportunities. Faith UMC is a place that seeks to welcome all and encourages young people to discover their own beliefs and practice their faith all week long. You belong here.
We take the physical, emotional, and spiritual safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults seriously. For more information, read our Safe Sanctuaries Policy.
Children’s Ministry
Birth-Grade 5
Sunday Mornings
During Sunday morning worship at the Faith Church, children are welcome in all worship services. Our sanctuary has a prayground for our youngest worshippers to be able to participate in worship as they play. Activity bags are available for in the pews.
Preschoolers and elementary schoolers have the option to join their peers for Sunday School after the children’s message. During Sunday School, kids learn about God’s love for them through Bible stories and an interactive curriculum.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, an evening or weekend VBS is offered to Faith kids and the community that emphasizes God’s love for all people. Faith VBS is not one where Jesus will die on Thursday or kids will be compelled to respond to an alter call. Children are taught age-appropriate Bible stories to help them learn about the Christian faith and how to live as followers of Jesus today.
Vine of Faith Youth Group
Grade 6- Grade 12
Vine of Faith Youth Group is an open and affirming group of middle school and high school students that meets twice a month at Faith during the school year on Sunday evenings, for special events, and periodically throughout the summer. The group gathers for fun in Christian community, to learn about and grow in their faith, and for service in the church and the world.
Intergenerational & Family Ministries
Lent at Home Resource: Weekly Video & Discussion Guide
Weekly worship with options for 2nd graders and older to serve as acolytes (contact Jme), children and youth to share special music (contact Sasha), and people of all ages to serve as liturgists, greeters, and ushers (contact Pastor Angelique).
Seasonal, short-term, and one-time opportunities like Christmas cookie decorating during Hanging of the Greens, church workdays, and campfire nights.
Serving monthly on the 3rd Thursday at The Neighborhood Table at Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg. Contact Jme for more information or to sign up.
News & Events
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! Free and open to the community. Egg hunt is for kids 5th grade and under. Easter Sunday, 4/20 at 11am. Meet outside at the pavilion behind the church. Come for worship, the egg hunt, or both!
Super Game Day
11:00 AM Sunday February 9th Everyone is invited to stay after worship for super game day. There will be games for all ages! Look for more physically active games in the Fellowship Hall and table-top games in the narthex. Stay for one game or numerous.
Family Christmas Party
Friday, December 6 from 6:30-8:00pm Join us for our annual Family Christmas Party for friends of Fox Hill Preschool, Faith UMC, and Roots of Faith. All ages are welcome. We'll celebrate with crafts, games, snacks, a special child-friendly service project and a visit...
Chili Tailgate Fundraiser Lunch this Sunday
Sunday 11/17 after 10 AM worship Freewill donation Vine of Faith youth group is hosting a fundraiser tailgate lunch featuring chili and all the fixins. Sport your favorite team's gear (football or otherwise). PLUS bring your best dip for the dip cook-off. What dip and...
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Faith UMC
261 W Chapel Ridge Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-963-8155
