Welcome to Faith Finders!
Step by step we are helping kids discover God’s love, find Beloved Community, and grow in faith together.
Children’s Church at CHUMC
Discipleship for a Lifetime
Children’s Church is our faith formation laboratory, intentionally designed to help kids encounter Jesus, claim their faith, and grow into confident, lifelong worshippers.
Everything we do in Children’s Church is crafted to build a spiritual foundation your child can return to for the rest of their life.
How We Form Faith
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Worship isn’t something we watch; it’s something we do! Through our year-long Hymnbook Project, kids curate their very own hymnal of reimagined traditional hymns. By exploring different “flavors” of worship (praise, prayer, action, and story), kids learn how music helps us connect with God.
When they age out of Children’s Ministry, our kids carry a lifelong spiritual soundtrack in their hearts that makes “big church” worship feel familiar rather than foreign.
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We teach children that their voices matter to God and to each other.
Every week, kids share their joys and concerns, learning to celebrate together in happy times and pray for one another during hard times.
Sharing and praying together practices authentic Christian community and teaches kids that they can bring their whole selves to God in prayer.
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We don't just teach moral lessons; we immerse children in the big, beautiful story of God!
By engaging Bible stories through interactive storytelling, creative arts, and games, we build a biblical foundation. As your children grow into teens and adults, they can return to these stories again and again to discover deeper levels of meaning, identity, and God’s calling on their lives.
What Sunday Morning Looks Like
When: Every Sunday morning during 10:30am worship
(Sept 13, 2026 - Jun 13, 2027)
Where: Sanctuary ➜ Chapel ➜ Upstairs Classrooms
Our Sunday Morning Rhythm
Together in Worship: Families begin worship together in sanctuary, teaching children that they belong in the larger body of Christ.
The Chapel Liturgy: Early in the worship service, kids are invited to head across the hall together to sing, pray for one another, and practice worship.
Hands-on Story & Creation: Kids head upstairs to age-appropriate classrooms to dive into Scripture through story, crafts, skits, and games.
Parent Pick-Up: Parents collect their kids from the upstairs classrooms immediately after worship.
Our Upstairs Classrooms
Early Elementary (Pre-K – 2nd Grade): Wonder & Belonging
Learning that God made them, love them, and is always with them through interactive Bible Stories, creative crafts, and games
Older Elementary (3rd – 5th Grade): Identity & Calling
Learning what it means to follow Jesus through deeper discussions, biblical context, relationship building, skits, and art activities. (Older 2nd graders are welcome to join!)
🎵 Children's Choir (Pre-K – 5th Grade)
Our Children's Choir is a fun, informal opportunity for our kids to lead and sing in worship about once a month. We typically have one rehearsal the Sunday morning before our kids are scheduled to sing, but kids are welcome to sing even if they can't make the rehearsal.
The Children's Choir sings the songs that our kids learn in Children's Church, so if kids are in Children's Church, there's a good chance they'll know the songs.
See our upcoming events page to see when our choir rehearses and performs next, and sign up here to be added to our Children's Choir email list.
Your Child's Safety is Our Priority
Every single Faith Finders volunteer and staff member has undergone a comprehensive background check and safety training.
What’s Coming Up
There is always something exciting happening for families at Faith Finders! Check out our upcoming events and mark your calendars.
Serve with Us
Find your joy and fuel our mission! Browse our Serving Menu below to find the perfect fit for your schedule and gifts
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The “Heavy Lifters”
1-3 Hours / One-TimeMany hands make light work! Help us magically transform spaces for an event, or help us return them to normal after the fun is done.
Classroom Cleaning & Refresh Team
Fall Festival Prep Team
Fall Festival Setup/Cleanup
Easter Egg Hunt Prep Team
VIBE: ACTIVE • HELPFUL • TANGIBLE
Event Day Hosts & Leaders
2-4 Hours / One-TimeBe the face of hospitality! Whether running a booth, cooking a meal, or leading a small group, you bring the warmth & welcome. Zero prep required.
Fell Festival Booth Leaders
Kids’ Cafe Cooks & Helpers
Bible Reading Workshop Helper
Winter Faith Fest Group Leaders
Easter Egg Hunt Helpers
Children’s Church Gardening Helpers
VIBE: SOCIAL • SERVICE-ORIENTED • HOSPITABAL
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Children’s Church Set-Up Team
30 mins a week / Before Sunday morningFor the unsung heroes of hospitality! You set the stage for wonder by ensuring our spaces are welcoming, organized, & ready for kids.
VIBE: BEHIND-THE-SCENES • TANGIBLE • ESSENTIAL
Kids’ Night Leaders
2.5 hours / eventBring the fun! Join us for high-energy evenings focused on church holidays like Christmas & Pentecost. Your only job is to hang out, facilitate the games, & make sure every child feels seen.
VIBE: HIGH-ENERGY • RELATIONAL • FUN
Christmas Pageant & Spring Drama Helpers
1 hour / RehearsalBe the calm amidst the excitement. Serve as an extra set of hands during rehearsals to manage the cast, keep our young actors focused, & cheer them on as they prepare for the big stage.
VIBE: SUPPORTIVE • INTERACTIVE • SEAONSAL
Children’s Choir Leaders
2 rehearsals / monthly (ongoing)Harmonize with the next generation! Help lead our regular practices, encouraging kids to build confidence, learn the music, & sing together.
VIBE: MUSICAL • CONSISTENT • ENCOURAGING
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Children’s Church Teachers
1 Sunday / monthBe the spark to ignite kids’ love for Jesus. You don’t need to be a theologian - just a willing guide to facilitate fun, lead the lesson, and explore big questions with curious hearts.
VIBE: RELATIONAL • TEACHING • ADAPTIVE
Children’s Church Worship Leaders
15 min / Sunday (rotating)Set the spiritual tone. Whether you carry a tune or just carry a rhythm, help our kids find their voice in praise, create their own personalized “hymnbook,” and create a safe space for them to share their prayer requests.
VIBE: MUSICAL • JOYFUL • UPFRONT
Winter Faith Fest Activity Leader
1 weekend + 6-12 hrs prepBring Bible stories alive in the winter! Prepare and lead engaging stations - such as music, crafts, storytime, or games - during our action-packed weekend. You’ll connect directly with our kids to create unforgettable moments of faith & fun.
VIBE: CREATIVE • ENERGETIC • HANDS-ON
Ministry Coordinators
Admin & Logistics • about 2-6 hrs / eventThe architects of smooth sailing. You lead the plans that make our events shine.
Children’s Church Coord: Keeper of the Sunday schedule
Student Sabbath Coord: Connector for children & youth participation
Pageant/Drama Coords: Costumes & rehearsal logistics
Stocking Project Coord: Chief excitement officer
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Coord: Invites & partner coordination
Bible Workshop Coord: Materials, leaders & invites
Monastery Farm Coord: Chief motivator for family participation
Graduate Sunday Coord: Identifying graduates & personal invites
Celebration Lunch Coord: Community rally-leader
VIBE: ORGANIZED • LOGISTICAL • BEHIND-THE-SCENES
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Event Directors & Leads
Project Based • High ImpactMake memories happen. Take the reigns for our signature community events. We provide the blueprint and resources; you provide the leadership to bring it to life.
Children’s Church Classroom Cleanup Leads
Fall Festival Leads
Kids’ Cafe Leads
Christmas Pageant & Spring Drama Directors
Bible Reading Workshop Leads
Winter Faith Fest Leads
Easter Egg Hunt Leads
Children’s Church Gardening Lead
VIBE: LEADERSHIP • COMMUNITY-BUILDING • BIG-PICTURE
Children’s Church Curriculum Team
Monthly / Quarterly PlanningCraft the faith formation. Review & adapt our teaching materials to ensure they resonate deeply with our specific kids and unique setting.
VIBE: INTELLECTUAL • CREATIVE • VISUALIZING
Faith Finders Team Chair/Co-Charis
Year-round commitmentShape the future. Partner with staff to lead the team, organize our efforts, & cast the long-term vision for how we disciple our children.
VIBE: VISIONARY • INSPIRE • STRATEGIC
Let’s Get Connected
Register your kids for Sunday mornings, get our updates, join the Whatsapp group for parents, and make sure your family is plugged into everything happening at Faith Finders!