Preparing our children through biblical stories, faith conversations, developing a faith filled curiosity to learn more about the love of God through Jesus Christ.
We are so glad you have found your way to our page! Our Children’s Ministry Program is led by Megan Houpt, Director of Children’s Ministry and Sophia Kim, Nursery Supervisor. Please email Megan at dumckids@davisumc.org if you have any questions about childcare or Sunday School.
Welcome to Davis United Methodist Church Children’s Ministry Programs!
Our church is a fun place where kids form lifelong friendships, engage in their faith, and have opportunities to serve others. Davis United Methodist Church provides worship experiences in which people of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed and actively involved.
We would love to get to know more about you and your family, please consider downloading and filling out this registration form.
Childcare during 10 am worship
We offer loving & professional childcare for infants through preschoolers throughout worship on Sundays at 10:00am. Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary and families may wish to utilize childcare whenever helpful. Childcare is located just outside the Sanctuary in the hallway off to the right. Please sign-in your child(ren) for childcare in the Nursery.
Children are always welcome in worship!
Worship begins in the sanctuary at 10:00 am.
Davis United Methodist Church is a church that is welcoming and affirming to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We hope you feel that you can relax and be at peace to enjoy your time together in worship. Because we believe God made children to be full of energy and excitement, here are a few suggestions we have for engaging children in our services:
- We encourage families to sit on the aisles or near the front of the sanctuary, so children can see without grown-ups blocking their view.
- Explain what is happening during worship and what is coming next. Let your child(ren) cross things off in the bulletin as they happen.
- When it’s time to stand, allow your child to kneel or move about the space or dance to the music.
- Though our song words are projected on screens in the sanctuary, please pull out the hymnal and help them follow along with hymns and songs.
- There are activity bags in the Santuary Lobby with crayons, drawing paper and fidget toys. We also offer picture books next to the activity bags.
What to Expect on Sunday Morning
On Sunday mornings, we offer Sunday School in the building just across the courtyard from the sanctuary. All staff and volunteers have been background checked, fingerprinted and trained through Safe Gatherings.
During worship, children are welcomed to the front to help pass the peace and following this time, children in grades TK through 7th grade are invited to attend Sunday School and escorted by their teacher and an assistant to the classroom.
At the close of worship, parents may come to the Sunday School classroom to gather children.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
We are thrilled to share that for this summer’s vacation bible camp, we will be collaborating with Davis Community Church, Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, and St. Martin’s Church.
Join us June 16th – 20th, 2025 Register by May 24th
Location: Davis United Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Road, Davis, CA 95616
Morning Session – Earth Care Camp: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Open to campers entering Kinder to 6th grade and Junior Counselor program students entering 7th grade to 12th grade.
Afternoon Session – Musical Theater 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm*
Choose Performance Track or Behind the Scenes track and learn new skills.
Musical Theater: Open to campers entering 2nd grade to 12th grade.
Older kids (entering 2nd grade and up) can stay all day.
Click here to register! https://forms.gle/RNqBaf5z9HN4TNGF6
