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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.

Sunday Mornings

All children are welcome in worship.  We want you to feel comfortable bringing your children to church so we offer several options.

1. 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.

2. 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. ​                                                                                                                                  

Youth Ministry

Youth Group meets twice a month after worship,  11:30am - 1:15pm with Lunch included during the school year

Youth 7th - 12th grade that are looking for a progressive group of like minded youth to hang out with, will enjoy this welcoming and safe space.
Check the church calendar for youth group schedule
  

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.  

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To learn more or register for camp visit:
www.GoCamping.org