Jesus welcomes children and so do we!
Children and youth ask great questions and remind us to act when we’re all talk, so at Oak Grove United Methodist Church we strive to respect every child and youth as young disciples of Jesus.
Every disciple should be safe, welcomed and questioning.
Safe. We background check all volunteers and staff who work with children and work to provide age appropriate spaces, toys and activities in compliance with our Safe Sanctuaries Policy.
Welcomed. God loves and welcomes people of all abilities, identities and family structures, and so do we. Our goal is for every child, youth and family to feel accepted, included and have fun at church.
Questioning. Church is all about the Big Questions about God and Life. We seek to support your child’s faith journey by encouraging them to ask great questions and learn to use the Wesleyan Quadrilateral -- Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience to guide their journey.
Every disciple should be safe, welcomed and questioning.
Safe. We background check all volunteers and staff who work with children and work to provide age appropriate spaces, toys and activities in compliance with our Safe Sanctuaries Policy.
Welcomed. God loves and welcomes people of all abilities, identities and family structures, and so do we. Our goal is for every child, youth and family to feel accepted, included and have fun at church.
Questioning. Church is all about the Big Questions about God and Life. We seek to support your child’s faith journey by encouraging them to ask great questions and learn to use the Wesleyan Quadrilateral -- Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience to guide their journey.
Sunday Mornings
All children are welcome in worship. We want you to feel comfortable bringing your children to church so we offer several options.
Sunday School
Elementary Faith - (Kindergarten -- 3rd Grade) Room 4. Play, story and craft projects are the vehicles for a journey through the Jesus story. At this age, they begin to learn Bible stories and basic faith concepts.
Tween Bible (4th - 6th Grades) Room 7. This class focuses on the major stories and characters of the Bible, while learning to use their bibles. At this age, they start to ask great questions connecting faith and actions.
- Keep your children with you in worship. We love the sound of babies in church! You’re also welcome to get up and attend to your child as needed. There’s a cry room in the back with space for the wiggles and busy bags available from the ushers.
- Keep your children with you through children’s time then bring them to the Nursery or send them to Sunday School for the rest of the service.
- Drop off your little ones in the Nursery (ages 5 and under) in room 6 before worship begins. Our nursery is staffed with trained, background checked care givers. Greeters can show you where these rooms are located. Please sign your child in. Children are invited to participate in fun, age-focused play.
Sunday School
Elementary Faith - (Kindergarten -- 3rd Grade) Room 4. Play, story and craft projects are the vehicles for a journey through the Jesus story. At this age, they begin to learn Bible stories and basic faith concepts.
Tween Bible (4th - 6th Grades) Room 7. This class focuses on the major stories and characters of the Bible, while learning to use their bibles. At this age, they start to ask great questions connecting faith and actions.
Messy Church
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Messy Church is worship for people with wiggles! We gather on the 3rd Friday of each month to explore faith through crafts, games, dinner, singing and story time. It's free. It's for all ages. It's fun! "This is the best church ever!" Owen, aged 8. |
Youth Group meets Sunday nights 7:00 - 8:30pm.
If you're new this is the perfect time to join -- youth who will be entering 7th grade are especially invited to join us this spring.
For more info. contact our Youth Director Erik at youthoakgrove@gmail.com
If you're new this is the perfect time to join -- youth who will be entering 7th grade are especially invited to join us this spring.
For more info. contact our Youth Director Erik at youthoakgrove@gmail.com
July 1 - 7, 2018 youth 7th - 12th grade are taking part in Sierra Service Project in Smith River, CA for our Mission Trip. Registration forms are due May 20
For more info. contact our Youth Director Erik Day
Camping & Retreat Ministries
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Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church, offers many great summer camps and retreat options for people of all ages.
To learn more or register for camp visit www.gocamping.org/ |
