Children's Ministry Events
Parents of 5th and 6th graders, join us for “Created By God”, a program about human sexuality in a faith-based setting. April 19-21. Cost: $110 per participant. Bond with your child and learn about this important topic in a safe environment.
Bible Story and Activity Time is offered during all worship services at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for elementary-aged children. Children start worship with you, then will be dismissed prior to the sermon. Children will return to you before the end of service.
A fun and engaging Sunday School lesson is offered to children in Kindergarten to 5th grade from 10:00-10:55 AM. This hour allows us to dig deeper into their lesson. Check in and out in the Children’s Ministry Wing of the Family Life Center, room 837.
Our 4th and 5th grade students enjoy Sunday lunch together ($6.00), and play games, have great discussions, and build lasting friendships. We will have occasional service projects and trips. Details of any trip will be sent out in email prior to the event. A release form is required for each student, and is available at …
Cherub Choir (3 yr-kindergarten) – 6:00-6:20 PM in the FLC room 830. Led by Elizabeth Clayton.
Children’s Choir (1st-5th grade) – 6:30-7:00 PM in the FLC room 830. Led by Elizabeth Clayton
This group is specifically for parents of kids, of all ages, with special needs, diagnosis, or neurodivergent. This group will meet on the first Thursday of every month at 6:15 PM on the Mandarin Campus. We emphasis support, spirituality, socializing and safety. Contact Daniel Weikert if you have any questions, (412) 298-6111.
Mommy & Me Book Club will meet in the Children’s Wing of Mandarin UMC on the first Tuesday of each month, 9:00-11:00 AM. Moms and grandmas with kids aged 0-5 years are welcome to join! We start with free play, followed by a themed book and craft starting at about 9:30, and end with more …
May 28-31 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) and June 2 (1:00 – 4:00 PM). It is all hands-on deck for VBS set-up! Join us on the Mandarin campus for all kinds of tasks, including decorating the stage and activity areas. Youth volunteering for set up Tue-Fri, must have a parent with them to help set …
May 29 (6:00-8:00 PM) All youth and adults working with elementary during VBS need to attend training on May 29. Check-in 15 minutes prior to the start of your training time (5:45 PM for adults, 6:15 PM for youth) in the Gathering Space. 6:00 – Child, Youth, Protection Training (everyone 18 yrs and older) 6:30 – …
June 3-7 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Get ready to plunge beneath the waves to forge a mighty faith! Children will be lead on a thrilling underwater journey, where they can dive into the unceasing, boundless love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will submerge themselves in the Scriptures and uncover the true essence of …
June 3 – 7 (12:30 – 5:00 PM) Arts, Crafts, and Fun Camp is 12:30 – 5:00 PM, starting immediately after VBS. Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor crafts and games, including a water day. Cost is $100 and includes a t-shirt, daily snacks, and a pizza party on Friday. We now have additional background …