CHILDREN & FAMILIES
FAMILIES IN WORSHIP
Children are ALWAYS welcome to worship with their families at RUMC. Worshipping with all ages is one of the most important things we do to grow in faith. But we know sitting still can sometimes make a body feel wiggly (adults and children can both feel this way!). So to help some of our younger friends feel more comfortable sitting through a worship service, we have a “Grace Space” in the sanctuary. Families are invited to sit toward the front of the Sanctuary, on the choir side, so children will have easy access to the Grace Space. We invite children (and parents!) to sit on or near the Grace Space rug and use the books, puzzles, toys & chalkboards during the worship service.
KIDS WORSHIP & NURSERY CARE
For children who do not want to remain in "big worship," most weeks we also offer Kids Worship. Children join the “grown-ups’ for the first ten minutes or so of worship, stay for a Moment of Wonder message, and then head off with staff and volunteers for a time of hands-on worship and learning. Through music, crafts, and fun activities, children put the weekly themes into action and learn to apply their young faith to their everyday lives. Kids Worship is multiage, with children ranging from 3 to 12, all learning from and with each other. ​Nursery care is available every Sunday for children under 3 years old. The nursery is staffed by experienced volunteers throughout the Sunday morning hours.
FAITH & FAMILY
We believe in Faith, Family, Friends and Fun! We also believe that children and parents grow stronger in faith when they have shared experiences both at church and at home. We nurture family faith with opportunities to worship together, take communion together, and have fun with the entire RUMC family. In addition to regular worship and seasonal events, several times a year we gather for community fun and faith building through intergenerational events.
The Village Children's Center at Rivera UMC provides an enriching, supportive, and professional environment for children, ages 2 to 5. As a developmental preschool, children learn through play and experience the love of Christ. Through personal, local, and global projects, our mission is to help parents raise children who use empathy and compassion towards all.