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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.

Safe Sanctuaries

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 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.

2025 VBS: Road Trip! On the Go with God!
All ages, August 1-3
+ Special road trip activites and events all summer long.
RSVP for VBS weekend today! RSVPs appreciated by June 15th.

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

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 Susan).

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.

Summer 2025: Road Trip! On the Go with God!
Watch the bulletin and email newsletter for information on special intergenerational road trip activites and events all summer long. Flat Jesus is coming to Faith UMC in June & wants to join your household on summer adventures.

News & Events

Lent at Home Resource

Mar 10, 2025

Individuals and families of all ages are invited to use the Lent at Home resource to participate in our communal lent prayer practices. A print version of the resource is available at the Faith UMC narthex or the Roots of Faith gallery; a digital version is available...

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