Children's Ministry

Children and Communion

At what age can my child receive 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.)

Communion is taught throughout the years in the Sunday school curriculum as well as extensively during 7th grade Confirmation.

Events for Children & Families

 

Register for Summer Camps

Registration opens Dec 1 and Jan 1 for children's camps

Children- and Youth-Led Worship

Sun, May 4, all services

Kindergarten Bible Presentations

Sun, May 4, 11am-12pm, Sanctuary

End-of-Year Celebration

Sun, May 4, 5-7pm, Westlake Skate Center

Everybody Sunday School

Select Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, Coleman Family Hall

Bridgeport Children's Camp 3

July 21-25, Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center

Children's Ministry This Week