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Children's events and activities
All of our programs are listed on our Calendar. Take a look, and try out the feature where you can sort by "Interest Groups" (like Children or Preschool).
In addition to Sunday school, children’s programs throughout the year include an Easter egg hunt, Advent festival, Christmas pageant, and Club 45 fellowship group for preteens. A week-long Vacation Bible School and a Children’s Choir Camp are available in the summer.
Music opportunities include choirs for children from age three through 5th grade and chimes for 3rd-5th graders, which both meet on Wednesday evenings during the school year. See the Music page for more information.
Our weekday Preschool program is one of the best in North Carolina, and serves one-year-olds to transitional kindergarten (TK) during the school year. For more information, call the preschool office at 704-365-4116 or see the Preschool page.
Children’s Church offers a creative, fun and interactive opportunity for TK/K–2nd graders to learn about worship. Children follow the Leader to the Fireside Room after Children’s Time in the 10:50 and 11:10 worship services.
Scouts are a vital part of our congregation, and our scout programs are among the strongest in Mecklenburg County. Cub Scout Pack 118 meets on Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
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We are a Safe Sanctuary church. Our goal is to provide a safe and loving environment where children and youth can grow in their faith and relationship with others. Click here to find out more.
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Vacation Bible School: "Galactic Blast!"
July 19-23, 9am-noon
During this year’s VBS “Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God!” we’ll see our awesome universe and our awesome God in a whole new way using Bible stories, science, music, art, and games.
Questions? Contact Cindy Smith in the church office at 704-364-1824 or cindysmith@ststephenumc.net.
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Children's Choir Camp: "Oh, Jonah!"
August 2-6, 9am-1pm
Musical Presentation on Sunday, August 8
Get into the “swim” of things! This year’s children’s choir camp is a week of singing, drama, art and recreation. Rising 1st- rising 6th graders are eligible, and friends are welcome! Contact Julia Hubbard for more information.
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Children's Sunday School
Fishy Fun at Lake Stephen!
We’re having some ‘Fishy Fun at Lake Stephen,’ this summer in our Children’s Sunday School ministry! Our lessons feature ‘Jonah and the Whale’ (supporting Choir Camp’s ‘O Jonah’ musical) along with other fish and water Bible stories.
Classes have combined into these groups:
- 3 & 4 year olds and TK & Kindergarten
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd graders
- 4th & 5th graders
Join us for fish tales and Goldfish crackers as we become fishers of men this summer (no fishing poles or worms required).
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Children's Church
Children's Church is special time on Sundays designed for children offering a creative, fun and interactive opportunity to learn about worship. Participating children will worship with their families and then leave the service to go to Children’s Church after the “Children’s Time.”
Who can participate? Children’s Church is volunteer-led and designed for 5-8 year olds through Second Grade and for other ages with special needs. (Nursery is available for infants through age 4.)
When is it? Every Sunday during the 10:50 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. worship services. No Children’s Church on the first Sunday of the month so families can take communion together. Please fill out and return a Children’s Church registration form. (Download the registration form here or pick one up in the church office.) Children's Church breaks for the summer, and then resumes August 29.
Where do we go? Our Children’s Church leader will escort the children from worship to the Fireside Room. Parents, please pick up your children after worship at Fireside.
Why do we offer this? Children’s Church is designed to enhance your child’s worship experience by providing opportunities to learn more about worship and grow in faith.
How can I help? If you can read a Bible story, lead a game, a song, or an art activity, help with refreshments or simply offer helping hands, please volunteer to join us!
Questions? Contact Kathryn DeFriese or Cindy Smith, Minister of Christian Education, 704/364-1824, ext. 210 or cindysmith@ststephenumc.net
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Links
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Pockets® is a devotional magazine for children published by The Upper Room®. Pockets® was designed for the personal use of children to help them grow in their relationship with God
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Children in Worship at St. Stephen United Methodist Church
Why are children included in our worship services?
- Worship is a gathering of the family of God.
- Children are a part of the family of God.
Why do children need worship?
- Children included in worship at a young age absorb and internalize the sights, sounds, and feel of worship.
- Through attending worship, children grow to appreciate and understand the importance of worship in their lives.
Helping your child get the most out of worship
- Sit close to the front. Children will pay attention if they can see what is going on.
- Look over the bulletin with your child before the service starts. Point out any special parts of the service (communion, baptism, new members joining…).
- Let your child place the offering in the collection plate.
- Let your child sign their name in the attendance pad or sign for the whole family.
- Introduce your child to those around you during the greeting time.
- Help your child memorize the Lord's Prayer.
- Help your child bookmark the songs in the hymnal before the service starts.
- Discuss the service with your child on the way home or during lunch.
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Our Mission
The mission of St. Stephen United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We welcome guests into our church, share with them the good news of Jesus Christ, prepare people for ministry, and send forth persons into mission in the world.
©2010 St. Stephen UMC, Charlotte, NC
This page is maintained by Kelly Keesling.
Last updated Friday, July 23, 2010 |
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