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Children's Ministry

Children and Communion

At what age can my child attend Communion?

Any age! United Methodists practice an "open table." We do not exclude people based on age or religious tradition.

We do understand that the concept of Communion is a tough topic (even for adults!). For this reason when the Communion servers get to children, they may not say the formal phrase "The Body of Christ ..." but rather a more age-appropriate phrase such as "This means that God loves you very much." Younger children are literal, and talking about the "body" of Christ and eating is weird! Instead, focus on this wonderful traditional ritual of our church. Help your child feel comfortable even when standing in line. Quietly explain what is happening. If you are going to pray after being served, prepare your child for this quiet moment by telling him or her, "Let's pray for a second." (But keep it quick for their sake.)

My own daughter called Communion "Snack Time" in worship. Not an altogether bad idea - it is a community of God's children gathered for a meal, just like in Sunday school.

Communion is taught throughout the years in the Sunday school curriculum as well as extensively during sixth-grade Confirmation.

Events for Children & Families
 
Summer for Children & Youth

Children's camps registration opens Feb 1

Easter Egg Hunt

Sat, Apr 1, 10am - 12noon

Easter Story Walk

Apr 2-8 on the Playground Plaza

Music Makers

July 17-21+23


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Children's Ministry Staff

Cheryl Bishop
Cheryl Bishop
Director, Family Ministry
972.996.0136
cbishop@fumcr.com
Natalie Nenovich
Natalie Nenovich
Director, Children's Ministry
972.996.0121
nnenovich@fumcr.com
Cheryl Winnenberg
Cheryl Winnenberg
Admin Asst, Children's, Youth, & Family Ministries
972.996.0112
cwinnenberg@fumcr.com
Averie Snyder
Averie Snyder
Associate Director, Children's Ministry

asnyder@fumcr.com
Ashley Kelly
Ashley Kelly
Children's Engagement Coordinator

akelly@fumcr.com

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