Children and Families
The Children and Families Program is a vibrant part of our church community. Scheduled events and News Updates are listed here, or you can read more about the details of the program here.
Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 16th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: May 16, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 20
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship: Confirmation Sunday
Sunday School for Kids
Confirmation reception after worship…come greet the newest members of our church family.
5p.m. Super Sunday for Families
Bring your kiddos to the church for a night of fun, and the grownups head out for dinner at Henry’s Tavern.
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
There are SO many fun things I have planned for Super Sunday this time around.
If you have a suggestion about a place for parents to eat, let me know!
Please RSVP by May 10 with the names and ages of children attending.
Summer Sunday School
OK Gang, pitch in for the summer and teach one Sunday! The lessons, supplies, and snacks are already here and you know we will have kids who want to have a great time at church while learning more about our faith and traditions. So we just need teachers. Please email me with the dates you can teach.
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 9th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: May 9, 2012
Three cheers for the family potluck! Thanks to those who brought food, and who helped to set up and clean up. Last Sunday was very fun!
THIS Sunday, May 13
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship: Cherubs Sing
Sunday School
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
Please RSVP by tomorrow with the names and ages of children attending.
Any suggestions about where to send you grownups?
Summer Sunday School Volunteers
Now is a perfect time to try your hand at teaching Sunday School. The summer is very laid back, and a perfect time to get to know more kids and parents.
Volunteers are provided with curriculum and all supplies needed for teaching lessons. Summer Sunday school starts on June 17 and continues through September 2.
Please consider what teaching Sunday school might do for you, and what you might do for Sunday school!
June 17- Portland Pride Parade
First United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation and we welcome ALL God’s children here to worship. Families are invited to stroller, wagon, and/or walk in the parade. More details to follow.
Fourth of July Family Camp
July 4-July 7
Join families from other churches, and from FUMC at a great weekend getaway at Camp Magruder. For more information visit www.gocamping.org
Camp Genesis for First and Second Graders
August 23-26
This summer I will be deaning a special camp for First and Second graders at Camp Magruder. This will be a great time for kids who have never been to sleep-away camp to give it a try. There is also a Moms, Pops and Tots camp if you want to make it a family weekend (and keep an eye on your first time camper). Talk to me if you have questions.
Or check out www.gocamping.org
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 2nd, 2012
Everyone is welcome to participate in an after church Pot Luck in Collins Hall on Sunday, May 6.
Hosted and sponsored by Children and Family Ministry Committee, this lunch is for everyone and anyone. Please bring a salad or an entree to pass, with a serving utensil too!
Plates and eating utensils will be provided.
We will have coffee hour as usual and cake too!
All in celebration of Spring, Youth Sunday, Graduates, the Library Book Sale, and the First United Methodist Church Community!
Bring your dish by Collins Hall in the morning to have it refrigerated during worship.
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: May 2nd, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: May 2, 2012
THIS Sunday, May 6: Youth Sunday and Family Potluck Party!
9 a.m. Children and Family Ministry Committee Meeting
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship: Youth Sunday: No Sunday School for 4/5th graders.
Sunday School for PreKindergarten-3rd Grade
Family Potluck After Church
Bring a salad or entrée to pass. There will be cake in celebration of Youth Sunday too!
If you have a refrigerated item, please bring it to Collins Hall before worship.
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
There are SO many fun things I have planned for Super Sunday this time around.
If you have a suggestion about a place for parents to eat, let me know!
Please RSVP by May 10 with the names and ages of children attending.
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: April 25th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays
April 25, 2012
THIS Sunday, April 29
9:30 a.m. Children’s Choirs
10:30 a.m. Worship
Sunday School
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
Please RSVP by May 10 with the names and ages of children attending.
Summer Sunday School Volunteers
Sunday school in the summer is a rare thing in churches around the Portland area.
We are so lucky to have amazing volunteers that help keep the program running over the summer here at FUMC.
If we have four volunteers a week we could have two classes, which means smaller class sizes in each. Last summer we had between 15-20 kids in attendance each week!
Please email me if you can volunteer to teach any of these dates in June and July
June 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Graduation Recognition
On Youth Sunday, May 6, we will be recognizing those who are graduating from high school or college/masters/doctoral programs. If you have a child who fits in to that category, please let me know if you would like for them to be recognized.
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: April 13th, 2012
Today there will be almost 70 FUMC folks converging on Camp Suttle Lake! People will be headed south and east to spend a weekend among the trees and mountains and beautiful nature in the Suttle Lake area.
We are planning to hike, sing, pray. We will make crafts, tell stories, and form friendships.
Please pray for a safe and fantastic weekend. You will be hearing all about it upon our return.
Camp Suttle Lake’s contact information is:
Address
29551 Suttle Lake Rd.
Sisters, OR 97759
Phone
541-595-6663
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: April 4th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: April 4, 2012
April 5, Maunday Thursday Worship at 7 p.m.
April 6, Good Friday Worship at 7 p.m.
THIS Sunday, April 8: Easter Sunday
9 am Easter Worship
Activity time for First Grade and younger in Room 206 after Children’s Time
Easter Egg Hunt in the Fireside Room following worship
11 am Easter Worship
Activity time for First Grade and younger in Room 206 after Children’s Time
Easter Egg Hunt in the Fireside Room following worship
Upcoming:
Super Sunday
May 20, 5 p.m.
Another opportunity for parents to hang out together over dinner, while kids have activity time at the church. Please RSVP by May 10 with the names and ages of children attending.
Summer Sunday School Volunteers
Volunteers are provided with curriculum and all supplies needed for teaching lessons. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in a “One Big Room” class set up. Summer Sunday school starts on June 17 and continues through September 2.
Help me get June and July all filled up for teaching by the end of May!
Love from Church!
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: March 22nd, 2012
Families and kids are encouraged to come to worship together on Easter Sunday. The nursery will be open at 8:30 a.m. There will be an Easter activity period during the worship service, following Children’s Time. Easter activity time will be held during both services and will meet in Room 206. First grade students and younger are invited to join in the fun!
Second grade and older are invited to stay and worship with their family during the service.
Then following each service there will be an Easter Egg hunt in the Fireside Lounge. Bring your Easter Basket and a camera!
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: March 21st, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: March 21, 2012
THIS Sunday, March 25:
9:30 Kids Choirs
10:30 Worship for All
10:45 Sunday School
Upcoming:
FUMC Unplugged: All Church Spring Retreat
Last Chance to Register!!!
April 13-15 at Camp Suttle Lake, near Sisters, Oregon
Arrive any time after 4 p.m. on Friday, departing after lunch on Sunday.
Cost: $75/adults, $65/Youth 13-17, $60/youth 6-12, $35/kids 2-5, free/under age 2
Registration form is available online and due by March 23.
Payment due March 23.
Palm Sunday: April 1
Join us for an all church worship parade, starting in Collins Hall at 10:30 a.m. Palms and Purple t-shirts will be available for all sizes at 10 a.m. in Collins Hall. Expect a joyful, musical parade.
Acolyte Training-April 1
At the end of Sunday school we will talk with 2nd-5th graders about the joys of acolyting, then we will move in to the sanctuary after worship to meet parents and walk through the routine.
Easter Sunday: April 8
FUMC will have worship at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
There will be a short Easter activity period for First grade and under. This will meet in Room 206. Second grade and older are invited to stay with their parents for the service of celebration.
Easter Egg Hunt
Following the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship service, there will be an Easter Egg hunt in the Fireside Lounge. Bring your Easter Basket!
Whats Up Wednesday will take a Spring Break next week…stay tuned for WUW on April 4!
Love from Church!
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: March 14th, 2012
The registration deadline is near!
If you have been waiting for an opportunity to worship and play with your church community, FUMC Unplugged is designed with you in mind.
Come unwind, unplug and reconnect. April 13-15.
To register, download a registration form and send it to the church office:
First United Methodist Church
1838 SW Jefferson Street
Portland, OR 97201
or via email to Megan Humphreys-Loving: mhumphreys-loving@fumcpdx.org
The registration Deadline is March 16.
Registration fees are due March 23.
At FUMC Unplugged you can expect:
- Songs
- Spirit
- Activities for all ages
- The great outdoors
- Worship
- Meals from Friday night to Sunday noon
- A warm bed
Cost:
- Adults: $75
- Seniors: $50
- Youth 13-17: $65
- Youth 6-12: $60
- Kids 2-5: $35
- Kids under 2: Free
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: March 14th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: March 14, 2012
FUMC Unplugged: All Church Spring Retreat
Remember to Register this Week!
April 13-15 at Camp Suttle Lake, near Sisters, Oregon
Arrive any time after 4 p.m. on Friday, departing after lunch on Sunday.
Cost: $75/adults, $65/Youth 13-17, $60/youth 6-12, $35/kids 2-5, free/under age 2
Registration form is available online and due March 16
Payment due March 23.
THIS Sunday, March 18
9:30 Kids Choirs
10:30 Worship for All
10:45 Sunday School
Upcoming:
Spring Break Sunday School: As of right now, Sunday School will run as usual on March 25 and April 1. We may need to combine some of the classes if there are small numbers of kids, or if volunteer teachers are out of town. Stay tuned for an update!
Palm Sunday: April 1
Join us for an all church worship parade, starting in Collins Hall at 10:30 a.m. Palms and Purple t-shirts will be available for all sizes at 10 a.m. in Collins Hall. Expect a joyful, musical parade.
Acolyte Training-April 1
At the end of Sunday school we will talk with 2nd-5th graders about the joys of acolyting, then we will move in to the sanctuary after worship to meet parents and walk through the routine.
Easter Sunday: April 8
FUMC will have worship at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
There will be a short Easter activity period for First grade and under. This will meet in Room 206. Second grade and older are invited to stay with their parents for the service of celebration.
Easter Egg Hunt
Following the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship service, there will be an Easter Egg “hunt” in the Fireside Lounge.
Preachers Pub: April 11
Join Rev.Donna Pritchard for an examination of the week’s scriptures, and dinner! The group will meet at Café Nizza. Child care is available at the church nursery starting at 6:30. Please RSVP for child care.
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: March 7th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: March 7, 2012
Sunday, March 11
9:30 Kids Choirs
10:30 Worship for All
10:45 Sunday School
5 p.m. SUPER SUNDAY-meet in Collins Hall
Please RSVP with your child/rens names and ages. I’ll make a reservation for the grownups at Bridgeport Brewery if you can get me your RSVP’s by Friday.
Upcoming:
FUMC Unplugged: All Church Spring Retreat
April 13-15 at Camp Suttle Lake, near Sisters, Oregon
Arrive any time after 4 p.m. on Friday, departing after lunch on Sunday.
Lodges with indoor plumbing and winterized cabins with bunk beds are available for families with children, making the accommodations easy and comfortable.
Cost: $75/adults, $65/Youth 13-17, $60/youth 6-12, $35/kids 2-5, free/under age 2
Registration form is available online and attached to this email. Registration is due March 16, payment due March 23.
Palm Sunday: April 1
Join us for an all church worship parade, starting in Collins Hall at 10:30 a.m. Palms and Purple t-shirts will be available for all sizes at 10 a.m. in Collins Hall. Expect a joyful, musical parade.
Acolyte Training-April 1
At the tail end of Sunday school we will talk with 2nd-5th graders about the joys of acolyting, then we will move in to the sanctuary after worship to meet parents and do a run-through of the moves.
Easter Sunday: April 8
FUMC will have worship at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
There will be a short Easter activity period for First grade and under. Second grade and older are invited to stay with their parents for the service of celebration.
Easter Egg Hunt
Following the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship service, there will be an Easter Egg “hunt” in the Fireside Lounge. Bring your baskets and a keen eye!
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: February 29th, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: Weekly Family Ministry News
February 29, 2012
Tonight: Lenten Suppers
We will gather in Collins Hall at 5:30 for dinner and then lessons from 6:30-7:15, starting February 22 and lasting through March 28. Nursery care is available at 6:30, children are invited to join in the Lenten experience with adults.
This Sunday: March 4
9 a.m. Children and Family Ministry Committee Meeting, Room 209
9:30 Children’s Choirs
10:30 Worship
11:30 Children and Family Ministry Committee Host Coffee Hour
Upcoming:
The Morning Mug
Led by FUMC member, Kimberly, the Morning Mug is a mom’s group that will start meeting on Friday mornings at Willamette UMC in West Linn. Meet at 9:15 on March 9. Contact Megan if you are interested, and she will connect you with Kimberly.
Super Sunday
March 11 @ 5 p.m.
Parents dine out while kids hang back at the church. Nursery available for kids ages 4 and under. Kids age 5 and up are engaged in games, crafts, art, music, and movement.
Please RSVP with names of parents and names and ages of kids planning to attend.
FUMC Unplugged: All Church Spring Retreat
April 13-15 at Camp Suttle Lake
Pick up a registration form on the bulletin board outside Megan’s office, or down in Collins Hall. Or download a form from the website: www.fumcpdx.org You can find the forms under the “All Church Spring Retreat” article.
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Published: February 27th, 2012
Come unwind, unplug and reconnect.
Friday, April 13- Sunday April 15
Have you been waiting for an opportunity to worship and play with your church community? Here is your chance. First United Methodist Church has reserved Camp Suttle Lake for an all church Spring retreat.
You can expect:
- Songs
- Spirit
- Activities for all ages
- The great outdoors
- Meals from Friday night to Sunday noon
Cost:
- Adults: $75
- Seniors: $50
- Youth 13-17: $65
- Youth 6-12: $60
- Kids 2-5: $35
- Kids 2 & under: Free
Space is limited, over 50 folks already signed up to attend!
Download the Registration form here, or you can pick one up from Megan’s office door or in Collins Hall.
Registration is due by March 16.
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Author: Megan Humphreys-Loving Published: February 22nd, 2012
Whats Up Wednesdays: February 22, 2012
TONIGHT:
Ash Wednesday Service
Children will be invited to participate in the 7 p.m. service rather than a separate children’s worship. A Lenten Worship activity bag will be provided during the service.
Nursery will still be open for kids 2 and under.
7 p.m. in the Chapel
Sunday, February 26:
First Sunday In Lent: Pick up the Lenten Activity Calendar for Families in Sunday School
9:30 Kids Choirs
10:30 Worship for All
10:45 Sunday School
Upcoming:
The Morning Mug
Led by FUMC member, Kimberly Coke, the Morning Mug is a mom’s group that will start meeting on Friday mornings at Willamette UMC in West Linn. Meet at 9:15, this coming Friday, February 24 for the pilot meeting. Or join in Starting March 9. Contact Megan if you are interested, and she will connect you with Kimberly.
Lenten Suppers
Lenten Suppers are taking a new approach this year, with a community dinner and short lessons geared toward all ages. The lessons will be experiential in nature, so children will be able to connect to the topic and with the community. Nursery care will be available starting at 6:30.
We will gather in Collins Hall at 5:30 for dinner and then lessons from 6:30-7:15, starting February 22 and lasting through March 28.
FUMC Unplugged: All Church Spring Retreat
April 13-15 at Camp Suttle Lake
Registration starts Sunday!
Pick up a registration form from Megan’s office door, or down in Collins Hall. Downloadable forms will soon be available online!
Super Sunday
March 11 @ 5 p.m.
Parents dine out while kids hang back at the church. Nursery available for kids ages 4 and under. Kids age 5 and up are engaged in games, crafts, art, music, and movement.
Please RSVP with names of parents and names and ages of kids planning to attend.
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