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Children's Ministry

All God's children are welcome here!

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Sunday Mornings

Nursery

8:30am-12:15pm
6 weeks - 2 years

Infants and toddlers receive loving care from our paid staff in our secure nursery suite.

Sunday School Downstairs

9:45 & 11am
3-4 years

Children build relationships with peers and nurturing adults, learn scriptural and life application lessons, and experience prayer together.

Sunday School Upstairs

9:45am  •  1st - 6th grades

Sunday school guides children as they grow in faith.

Breakaway offers lessons and themes just for 5th & 6th grade 'tweens.

Worship

Traditional - 8:45, 9:45 & 11am
Modern - 11am

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship services. Children's Time before the sermon invites children to the front to hear a special message that they can apply in their lives.

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Sunday Afternoons

  • Vocal Choirs
    3-4 pm

    4-year-olds through 6th graders are invited to sing in age-level choirs each week, September - April.
    Choirs sing in worship services periodically and perform children's musicals at Christmas and end of year.

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  • Handbell Choirs
    Beginning 2-3 pm • Intermediate 4-5 pm

    2nd - 6th graders are invited to learn and hone their skills each week, September - April.
    Choirs ring in worship services periodically and for children's musicals.

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  • Missions
    4-5:30 pm

    God Squad offers K - 6th graders opportunities for fun, games, and missions to love and serve our neighbors and community monthly during the school year.

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  • 5th & 6th Graders
    4-5:30 pm

    Breakaway allows 'tweens to enjoy fun, fellowship, and supper together once a month during the school year.

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FUMCR Preschool

Dedicated to providing early childhood care and education in a Christian environment that focuses on developing the whole child

FUMCR Preschool believes that children will grow into who they are created to be with a strong, developmentally appropriate foundation. The environment and curriculum provide support for each child's spiritual, emotional, physical, cognitive, and social development. All children in the program will develop an awareness of God’s love and acceptance through discovery and learning.

  • Parent's Day Out
    Ages: 6-29 months
    Tue/Thur  •  Wed/Fri  •  Tue–Fri
  • Preschool
    Ages: 2½-4 years
    Tue/Thur  •  Mon/Wed/Fri  •  Mon-Fri
  • Developmental Kindergarten
    Age: 5 years
    Mon-Fri

Children are grouped according to age as of September 1 of that school year. Classes meet from 9am-2pm and follow the Richardson ISD calendar.

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Summer

FUMCR Half-Day Camps

Vacation Bible Camp, Sports, Art, Science, and Music

For preschoolers through elementary-age

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Bridgeport 5-Day Camp

A Fun, Impactful, and Life-Changing Week

For children who have completed 3rd-5th grades

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Resources for Parents

FUMCR Children's Ministry partners with parents to communicate fundamental Christian beliefs, pass on the Christian traditionx and share the good news of God’s love in a manner that is meaningful to children from birth through sixth grade. Decisions and plans are made under the leadership of the Children’s Council, along with the director and assistant director of Children’s Ministry.

Read About...

•  Talking to Children about School Shootings
•  Blessing Bag Supply List
•  Journey to Easter and Beyond (stories and activities to use throughout Lent)
•  Children in Worship 
•  Making Worship a Positive Experience for Children 
•  Children and Communion 
•  Explaining Christmas 
•  Talking About Death and Resurrection 
•  A Prayer for Children 
•  Prayers for Back-to-School

Emergency Medical Authorization Form for Minors 

Childcare for Church Events

Childcare is available with advance reservations for many church events held on our campus. All childcare workers are paid church employees who are passionate about caring for children. Please MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE THROUGH FELLOWSHIP ONE at least four (4) business days prior to your event or meeting. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email.

More for Children & Families


Fall FUNfest 2024

Fall FUNfest 2024

Sun, Oct 27, 4-6pm, FUMCR West Parking Lot

You and your family and friends are invited to put on your costumes (less scary and more fun) and come spend a “boo”tiful afternoon at Fall FUNfest with FUMCR.

Pray and Remember

Pray and Remember

Sun, Nov 3, 8:45am-12:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

A collection of self-guided prayer stations designed especially for children and youth will be available.

Children's Ministry Staff

Natalie Nenovich
Natalie Nenovich
Director, Children's Ministry
972.996.0121
nnenovich@fumcr.com
Wendy Jones
Wendy Jones
FUMCR Preschool Director
972.996.0128
wjones@fumcr.com
Erin Oliphint
Erin Oliphint
FUMCR Preschool Assistant Director
972.996.0125
erino@fumcr.com
Riley Flores
Riley Flores
Assistant Director, Children's Ministry
972.996.0129
rflores@fumcr.com
Cheryl Winnenberg
Cheryl Winnenberg
Assistant, Children's, Youth & Sports Ministries
972.996.0112
cwinnenberg@fumcr.com
Ashley Kelly
Ashley Kelly
Children's Ministry Engagement Coordinator

akelly@fumcr.com
Jaedyn Foster
Jaedyn Foster
Admin Asst
972.996.0120
jfoster@fumcr.com
Dede Woods
Dede Woods
Children's Ministry Associate


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