FirstChurch’s children’s ministry considers the whole child when creating faith journey experiences. Infants through 6th grade learn the basics of the Christian faith in a manner that allows them to develop each part of their identity and being. Every age level encounters God’s love through relationships, experiences, choices and scriptures that are age appropriate.
We welcome infants and toddlers into our spaces. Childcare is available in our Nursery during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour and the 11:00 a.m. worship service for infants through Kindergarten-age children. The Nursery offers care in a secure location with trained professionals. In addition, a comfy, quiet room is available for nursing, crying, or quiet time.
In addition to the Nursery on Sundays, the Developmental Learning Center (DLC) offers childcare Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for infants through kindergarten-age children. It is the DLC’s mission to provide a safe, secure, loving and nurturing Christian environment that encourages young children (and their families) in social, emotional, academic and spiritual development. Contact: Sarah Magwire.
FirstChurch’s children’s ministry, FirstKids, exists to guide the faith journey of children in Kindergarten through 4th grade, to equip parents/caregivers as partners in their students’ faith journeys. The fundamental message of this ministry is LOVE – love for God, self, neighbor and earth. Students meet on Sunday mornings during the 11:00 a.m. Learning Hour. To learn more about children’s programs, please contact Leah Bailey at lbailey@fumcdallas.org or 214-220-2727 ext. 227.
Zone56 develops leadership and spirituality among 5th and 6th graders to help them grow as disciples and live their faith. This program precedes confirmation and is built upon curriculum that includes topics specific to pre-teens shared through engaging discussion and games. Students meet on Sunday mornings during the 11:00 a.m. Learning Hour.
Camp Big Church is a milestone experience FirstChurch offers to students who are in the 2nd semester of their Kindergarten year. Students, along with a teacher, parent volunteers, clergy and staff, will learn about different aspects of worship and church life as well as take in house “field trips” to explore the topics further.
Third Grade Bible Sunday is a special milestone experience for students who are in the fall of their 3rd year of Elementary school. Students will be presented with a Bible inscribed with their name from FirstChurch.
Wonderfully Made, Loved by God is a human sexuality education class that helps pre-teens understand their changing bodies and to see their sexuality as a gift from God. Topics covered in a Wonderfully Made Experience, include anatomy, puberty, reproduction, sexual health, relationships and boundaries. This class is held every two years for current 5th and 6th graders.
Through day camps, children will experience the love of God through community, creativity, and learning. Each camp has a different focus, but all camps are rooted in faith development. We believe that God is to be experienced, so these are active camps filled with field trips, hands-on activities and lots of fun along the way. For children who have completed K-6th grade.
