Children’s Programming for Pre-Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Sunday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Children and youth are always welcome to worship with their families in the sanctuary, however, children's programming has resumed during the worship service. Nursery is closed at this time.
All parents/guardians are required to check-in their children (6 weeks – 5th grade) at the Children Check-In Station outside Fellowship Hall if planning to participate in Sunday morning programming.
*Due to families having a preference to keep their nursery aged children with them for the Family Experience, we are closing the nursery until January. We will have a toddler play center in Fellowship Hall with Ms. Brenda during this time.
Per the current Oakland County Emergency Health Order, children under 4 years old are not required to wear a mask in a daycare setting at this time. We will revisit this policy if the Oakland County Health Department updates their health order in the future. If you have any questions about the nursery, please contact Brenda Brubaker-Ulery at (248) 520-0527.
Because of concerns about the transmission of Covid-19 and our goal to have in-person programming, we are introducing changes to our program which we feel will minimize the chance of exposure for both the children and volunteers committed to serving in Family Ministries.
We are excited to roll out the Family Experience (FX)! FX is an engaging, live program in our Fellowship Hall which will replace our weekly Sunday Programming for Pre-Kindergarten (4 years) through 5th grade children AND their parents or guardians. This program is where parents and kids experience music, laughter, and fun teaching about the character of God TOGETHER. Since this is a family experience, parents can choose to have their younger (6 weeks – 3 years) join them OR go to the nursery.
Why are we doing FX instead of traditional Sunday programming at this time?
The FX program will allow us to have each family sit at their own table (distance), use their own materials (limit the sharing of crayons, scissors, etc.), and reduce the exposure of Covid-19 to children and adult volunteers at this time while Oakland County is considered at HIGH spread. We felt this is the best option for the children to have in-person programming since our main service is recorded and accessible to parents at any time during the week. While for some of the parents the format is not ideal, please keep in mind that it is a temporary situation. For others, they may find this new format helps them to equip them to engage in spiritual conversations with their child. If you are hesitant at all, give it a try!
Currently, we are following the guidelines outlined for K-12 schools by the Oakland County Health Department. All children 4 years old and older and adult volunteers are wearing a mask. Children and adults are asked to stay home if exhibiting symptoms or have been exposed to Covid-19.
Lake Orion United Methodist Church uses Orange 252 Kids Curriculum. The 252 Curriculum combines child development and theology to create a comprehensive children’s ministry curriculum and strategy which focuses on making wiser choices, building stronger relationships, and developing a deeper faith.
If you are interested in learning more information about the children’s programming at Lake Orion United Methodist Church, contact Dawn Ames, Director of Family Ministry at dawn.ames@lakeorionumc.org or (248) 563-2399.
All parents/guardians are required to check-in their children (6 weeks – 5th grade) at the Children Check-In Station outside Fellowship Hall if planning to participate in Sunday morning programming.
*Due to families having a preference to keep their nursery aged children with them for the Family Experience, we are closing the nursery until January. We will have a toddler play center in Fellowship Hall with Ms. Brenda during this time.
Per the current Oakland County Emergency Health Order, children under 4 years old are not required to wear a mask in a daycare setting at this time. We will revisit this policy if the Oakland County Health Department updates their health order in the future. If you have any questions about the nursery, please contact Brenda Brubaker-Ulery at (248) 520-0527.
Because of concerns about the transmission of Covid-19 and our goal to have in-person programming, we are introducing changes to our program which we feel will minimize the chance of exposure for both the children and volunteers committed to serving in Family Ministries.
We are excited to roll out the Family Experience (FX)! FX is an engaging, live program in our Fellowship Hall which will replace our weekly Sunday Programming for Pre-Kindergarten (4 years) through 5th grade children AND their parents or guardians. This program is where parents and kids experience music, laughter, and fun teaching about the character of God TOGETHER. Since this is a family experience, parents can choose to have their younger (6 weeks – 3 years) join them OR go to the nursery.
Why are we doing FX instead of traditional Sunday programming at this time?
The FX program will allow us to have each family sit at their own table (distance), use their own materials (limit the sharing of crayons, scissors, etc.), and reduce the exposure of Covid-19 to children and adult volunteers at this time while Oakland County is considered at HIGH spread. We felt this is the best option for the children to have in-person programming since our main service is recorded and accessible to parents at any time during the week. While for some of the parents the format is not ideal, please keep in mind that it is a temporary situation. For others, they may find this new format helps them to equip them to engage in spiritual conversations with their child. If you are hesitant at all, give it a try!
Currently, we are following the guidelines outlined for K-12 schools by the Oakland County Health Department. All children 4 years old and older and adult volunteers are wearing a mask. Children and adults are asked to stay home if exhibiting symptoms or have been exposed to Covid-19.
Lake Orion United Methodist Church uses Orange 252 Kids Curriculum. The 252 Curriculum combines child development and theology to create a comprehensive children’s ministry curriculum and strategy which focuses on making wiser choices, building stronger relationships, and developing a deeper faith.
If you are interested in learning more information about the children’s programming at Lake Orion United Methodist Church, contact Dawn Ames, Director of Family Ministry at dawn.ames@lakeorionumc.org or (248) 563-2399.