• Nursery

    Children are always welcome in our worship services, we have a Children's time during worship. For those who would rather play with friends in a loving environment with qualified caregivers, please visit the following locations:


    162 East Service: 

    A room on the left side of the lobby in 162 East.


    11am service: 1st Floor of the main building. Enter under the Narthex or for handicap accessible, take the elevator to 1st floor and ring the doorbell. 


    *All children’s volunteers have Safe Sanctuary Training 

  • Children's Programming

    Sunday Mornings: 

    Nursery, Preschoolers and Elementary Ages can join us from Sunday school on the First Floor.

    10:00am - Sunday School

    *Sunday school on First Floor


    Be on the lookout for more activities: Wednesday Evenings, Choirs, Family Meals, Mission Mondays, Summer Activities, etc...


  • Forms & SIgn ups

    FUMC Kids has a calendar is full of special events to aid children and families on their faith journey. Please click the link below for more information on:   Retreats, Dances, Family Camp, Vacation Bible School, Service Opportunities, and so much more. 


    Click here for more  information!

Connect With Us! 

We update our Facebook page daily with upcoming events, daily activities for kids and families, and so much more. 


circlefacebook  Facebook.com/FUMCGNCkids/


circleemail  Join the email list! Email kristi@fumcgastonia.org to sign up! 


Safe Sanctuary

Policies & Procedures

First United Methodist Church of Gastonia recognizes the need to create a safe space.  These best practices are in no way based on a lack of trust, but are intended to protect the entirety protect our church, including children, youth, and workers.

 

Safe Sanctuary Training Video Link

Safe Sanctuary Quiz Link


*A Background check is also required for completion of Safe Sanctuary Training.  Please contact Kristi McClellan with any questions.


Children's Information Form:

This is an all-in-one form containing contact information, emergency contact info, allergies, etc.  This information is helpful for Sunday school teachers and the form will travel with us to all of our retreats and be on hand for all of our events. All children must fill out this information sheet in order to attend a retreat or mission projects.


Fill Out Form HERE