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.
In the school year, 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. During the summer, an expanded prayground is available with an option for children to play on the outside playground under adults supervision during the sermon.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, an evening or weekend VBS is offered to Faith kids, the community, and people of all ages 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 during the school year, 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
Faith Family Night is a monthly opportunity for people of all ages to share a meal, pray, play, and study God’s word together. See the calendar for our next gathering.
Weekly worship with options for 2nd graders and older to serve as acolytes (contact Jme), children and youth to share special music (contact Chris), and people of all ages to serve as liturgists, greeters, and ushers (contact Pastor Susan).
Seasonal, short-term, and one-time opportunities like Christmas cookie decorating during Hanging of the Greens, church workdays, and campfire nights.
News & Events
Sunday, 4/27 10am Worship at Faith Church 11am Pancake Breakfast - Come hungry to Faith Church worship and stay afterwards for the annual spring pancake breakfast hosted by Vine of Faith. Freewill offering benefiting VOF. 12pm Worship at Roots of Faith - Light Lunch...
Blessing of the Backpacks August 18th 10 AM
Students of all ages and staff and faculty at any school or educational institution are invited to bring a bag or other significant item with them to 10 AM Worship August 18th for a special blessing.
VBS Mission Offering Runs Through August 4
At VBS, Faith kids set an ambitious goal to raise money for Jumonville Camp and to collect donations for Second Harvest's Community Fridge. During Camp Firelight Vacation Bible School, children discussed how they can lead the way in sharing God's love with others. As...
Camp Firelight VBS
This year's Camp Firelight VBS is a combination of sessions just for kids and all-ages sessions. Register today at https://linktr.ee/nextgenfaith Note there are separate registration forms for KIDS (toilet-independent preschoolers through 5th grade), YOUTH (6th-12th...
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Faith UMC
261 W Chapel Ridge Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-963-8155
