Children's Ministries at Plain City UMC are for infants through fourth graders AND their Parents. We are partnering together to help children take their first steps to become growing disciples of Jesus Christ. Through our Safe Sanctuary (create link to Safe Sanctuary Page) program, we create a safe environment where children can experience God's love, learn from God's Word in age-appropriate ways, make new friends and have a ton of fun while they are doing it.
Ministries for Children:
- Sunday School Classes, 9:30am-10:15am (changes on October 3rd to 10:15am-11:00am)
- Children's Worship, Kids breakout midway through the main worship services for age appropriate worship and learning
- Vacation Bible School, 2011 Date TBD
- Summer Camps, full scholarships are available for dozens of Christ-centered summer camp experiences
- Junior Church
- Youth Sunday School
- All God's Children
For more information, contact Carol LeRoy, Director of Children's Ministries: children@plaincityumc.org.
Faithful Followers
Faithful Followers is the 5th and 6th grade of Plain City UMC designed to help our youth grow to be, love and serve like Jesus through these important transitional years. The group gathers on Thursday evenings @ 7-8pm throughout the school year. There is also a Sunday School Class at 9:30am-10:15am (changes on October 3rd to 10:15am-11:00am).
For more information, contact Tina Comston, tcomston@gmail.com, or Debbie Bollinger, bboll01@aol.com.
Mission 365 Student Ministries
Mission 365 Student Ministries at Plain City UMC are designed to help junior high and high school students meet, know and live with Jesus so He can transform their lives. We invite students who are curious about what it means to really be a follower of Jesus Christ. Bring your questions and your opinions. You won't be judged or condemned. Everyone is welcomed and accepted. We hope you'll come hang out with us, enjoy some food, make some new friends and explore how faith can make a difference in the real-life issues you are facing every day.
A few things we do together:
- Weekly gatherings on Sunday Night's @ 6-8pm for food, fun, friends, and spiritual growth
- Sunday School Classes, 9:30am-10:15am (changes on October 3rd to 10:15am-11:00am)
- Annual MissionTrip Opportunities
- Musical Festivals like ALIVE! and Winter Jam
- Service Projects in the Community
- All Night Lock-Ins
- Fun Outings like canoeing, dinner and movie, Cedar Point and much more
For more information, Lucas Gutierrez, Director of Youth Ministries, youthpastor@plaincityumc.org
Safe Sanctuary
The Safe Sanctuary Policy of Plain City UMC was established to create a safe environment in which children and youth can come to worship, grow and feel the love of God. The Safe Sanctuary policy and procedures reduce the risk of inappropriate or abusive behavior happening with children, youth and/or adult volunteers. All adult volunteers or youth helpers must be Safe Sanctuary certified to work with children or youth in PCUMC sponsored activities. The basic requirements for certification include:
- Complete Safe Sanctuary application
- Submit Reference forms
- Consent to a Criminal background check
- Attend an annual Safe Sanctuary Training
- Be regularly involved in the life of PCUMC for at least 6 months