Did you know that there was a fully trained childcare staff available at our church?  At Childcare Corner we have a fabulous group of ladies who come here several times a week just to take care of your children.  Children, newborn through pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Ministry during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.  During the 9:30 Sunday School hour, the 3, 4, and 5 year-olds go to their own Sunday School class, while those under 3 stay in the Childcare Ministry.
 
We also offer childcare several times during the week. It is available to any parent who is here at the church participating in a church sponsored activity (Bible study, choir, etc.) This includes Sunday nights and Wednesday nights throughout the year, Monday nights for women's ensemble as needed, and Tuesday nights as needed for women's Bible studies. Before you say "No" to joining a group at the church because of childcare worries, check and see if childcare is available. There is a good chance that it will be! We look forward to seeing you there.

For more information about Childcare Corner and the Childcare Ministry at Duluth First UMC, please contact Linda Wettlaufer, Childcare Director, by e-mail at lwettlaufer@duluthumc.org, or at 770-476-3776, ext. 122.

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL classes are available for preschool children through 5th graders at 9:30 a.m.  Children are grouped by age/grade level determined by their age as of September 1st.  Sunday school is a time for our children of Duluth First UMC to learn with their friends about God and His Word through stories, activities, songs, games and fellowship using United Methodist curriculum.

9:30 a.m.
Infants (birth to toddler): Childcare Corner;
Toddlers (2 years): Childcare Corner;

3 and 4 year-old:  Childcare Corner;

Kindergarten through 2nd grade: room C120;

3rd through 5th grade: room D126.
 
11:00 a.m.
Infants (birth to toddler): Childcare Corner;
Toddlers (2 years): Childcare Corner;
Preschool (3 & 4 Year Olds):  Childcare Corner.

DuluthKids has returned with some big and exciting changes! DuluthKids, a fun opportunity on Wednesday nights from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m, is for kids, ages Kindergarten through 5th grade, to gather together for fellowship, music, Bible study and missions. Programming is age-appropriate with curriculum designed for the kids. Children’s Chime Choir (3rd-5th grade) and Children’s Bell Choir (K-2nd) 6:00-6:30 and Children’s Bible study/missions (K-5th grade) 6:30-7:00.  Fellowship time for everyone (K-5th) will begin at 5:45 and will meet in the Dorothy L. Rainey Fellowship Hall.

The new Children’s Chime Choir, for ages 3rd through 5th grades, is an exciting way to learn music and provide music at worship. This group will learn to play the tone chimes, which are similar to handbells. Children’s Chime Choir meets from 6 to 6:30 p.m. during DuluthKids time.

The Children’s Bell Choir, for ages Kindergarten through 2nd grade, is a place where children will learn the fundamentals of music in a fun group environment! The Children’s Bell Choir meets from 6 to 6:30 p.m. during DuluthKids time.

If you have any questions or would like to be involved in this ministry for children, please contact Leslie Yokeley, Director of Children’s Ministries, by e-mail at lyokeley@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 138, or Verena Lucía Anders, Director of Music by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org.

Book Bunch, a story time for three and four-year olds, meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m in The Louise McDaniel Memorial Library, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Children will hear a story being read from a guest reader and they will have an opportunity to check out a book from the library.

If you would like to be a volunteer reader, please contact Leslie Yokeley, Director of Children’s Ministries, by e-mail at lyokeley@duluthumc.org or call 770-476-3776, ext. 138.

ACOLYTES are 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who serve at one of the three worship services. They assist during the services with lighting candles, offertory, baptisms, and communion. If you have an interest in being trained to be an Acolyte, please contact the church office at 770-476-3776.

Get ready for a wild Amazon adventure in this summer’s Vacation Bible School at Duluth First UMC, Rainforest Falls - Exploring the Nature of God! Rainforest Falls - Exploring the Nature of God is filled with amazing creatures and meaningful moments in the Psalms! This summer, kids will explore God’s Word and grow closer to their loving Creator through fun, faith-filled experiences.

Mark your calendars for June 22nd through 26th, and keep an eye out for more details coming soon!