About
Springfield First UMC believes that ministry for, with, and by children is integral to the life of the church! On this page you'll find info about some of the exciting things happening among our youngest disciples!
Nursery
Empower
Growth
Our youngest Jesus-followers are always welcome in worship or for any of our activities! But should you need nursery care, our dedicated and well-trained staff are ready to greet them!
Nursery care is available for all worship services and during Wednesday evening programming, for ages 6 months-4 years. Nursery care can be provided for other activities, with advance notice.For more about our nursery, click here.
Empower
Growth
faith travelers
5 years old - 5th grade
Our travelers spend six weeks looking at a Bible story through the lenses of science, art, storytelling, games, food, and missions. There are always great laughs coming from our children's area that's designed and decorated in a way that feels like you really are traveling to a different place.
Acolytes
When you bring the flame into the sanctuary and light the candles, you are reminding the congregation of God's presence with us and the words of Jesus: “I am the light of the world.”
When you carry the flame out of the sanctuary at the end of the service, you are reminding the worshippers that God remains with us in all places at all times.
We take God’s light with us as we leave the church, and it stays with us during the week ahead.