Family Ministries
Families come in all shapes and sizes and are made up of people who love one another with intentionality and commitment. You are worthy of love and belonging and we are excited to cultivate it with you! This is a place where children, youth, and families experience the living God in worship, relationships, and service. Our faith community seeks to nurture collective growth in love and compassion. All families are welcome to participate in family ministries at EUMC as you feel led by the Spirit.
It’s time for the Christmas Pageant! Sign-up now!
Being in a Christmas Pageant is an important - and really fun - rite of passage for children! We start the littlest ones out as adorable sheep, then each year they move up into bigger roles - angels, camels, the donkey, shepherds, wise ones, Mary, Joseph, the Innkeeper, and the giant star! Plus there are fabulous costumes and a part for every child.
Rehearsals are after worship on Dec. 8, 15 & 22 and before the Pageant on Tuesday, Dec. 24 starting at 3pm. Please sign up right away so we can start assigning parts - but before Dec. 1.
To sign up your child go to:
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Children
Edmonds United Methodist Church is a place where children and families experience the living God in worship, relationships, and service.
Children are ALWAYS welcome in our faith community - in worship, in fellowship, and in service. To help listen and learn, there are books, activities, and even space to play in the Narthex. Many of these materials change with the seasons. All are welcome to explore and use what works best for them. And If you need some more wiggle room, our Nursery is available!
And don’t forget Vacation Bible School every summer!
Contact Kristine Zellman for more information at kzellman@edmondsumc.org
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Youth
There’s nothing better than supporting our teenage friends as they learn to navigate life. Our youth group here at EUMC is meant to be a safe place for students to grow in their faith, make friends, have fun and learn how to walk into the world as people of faith with an understanding of who Jesus is to them and who they are to Jesus.
All Middle and High School friends are invited to join us each Sunday from 6-8pm (note that the schedule changes for holiday weekends). We’ll play, engage with Scripture and grow in faith together! Email nickd@edmondsumc.org if you have any questions!
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Parenting
We at EUMC recognize the parents and caregivers are the primary faith teachers of our young people. We strive to support families of all shapes, sizes, and ages with resources and relationship.
Keep an eye out for opportunities for connection through baptism classes, book clubs, and family events throughout the year such as our annual Family Camp at Camp Indianola.
Email Nick Davenport if you would like to be added to our WhatsApp group for parents of Sunday School-age children. Keep up on all the latest in our Children’s Ministry.
We welcome all families to join us in worship, in fellowship, and in service.
Get involved and get connected.
Presence
One of the great gifts we give one another is our presence in the faith community. We invite you to join us online or in person for worship and other groups focused on growing in our faith and bringing God’s message of compassion and justice to the world. If you are participating with young people - please fill out our once a year registration form.
Service
God has gifted each of us with unique talents and interests. As a faith community, we have a deep desire to help those in our community claim their gifts - from our smallest to our tallest. We strive to offer a variety of ways to help you identify your gifts and explore ways to share God’s love and light here and in all places you are in the world. Volunteer with Family Ministries!
Contact Family Ministries
Nick Davenport, Director of Youth & Family Ministries
Kristine Zellman, Family Ministries Specialist (children’s program)
