Children are an important part of the life and ministry of Fern Creek United Methodist Church. Just as Jesus received, accepted, and blessed children, so we seek to do the same. Our ministry with children seeks to establish each child's faith in a Christian community that is loving, caring, forgiving, and reconciling. We strive to help children dream, hope, and believe that with God's help all things are possible and they can make a difference in this world. Because we feel that a child's spiritual growth is a family responsibility as well as the church's, we rely heavily on parent volunteers in all area of Children's Ministries.

Nursery...Child-care for infants and toddlers (through age ) is available throughout the morning during Sunday school and worship hours.

Sunday School...All children are encouraged to participate in classes where our faith is shared through Biblically-based stories and activities. Classes are available for all ages through fifth grade.

Children's Sermon...On most Sundays during the morning worship service, the children are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary for a message prepared especially for them.

Children's Worship...Children are encouraged to attend worship services with their parents. However, following the Children's Sermon, on most Sundays those children whose parents wish for them to do so are invited to participate in a Children's Worship program. The Children's Church leaders meet the children at the back of the sanctuary and guide them to the designated room where they have the opportunity to share in Bible-based stories and activities with an emphasis on faith. Parents of children who attend are asked to pick them up from the designated room immediately following the close of the worship service and  to volunteer to be a helper with Children's Worship.

Acolyte Program...All children are encouraged to serve as acolytes. The acolytes serve to remind us of the time when the early Christians were forced to worship in caves and hidden places, and the only light they had were the candles they lit. The lighting of the candles reminds us of their faith and dedication to our Lord. The acolytes carry into the sanctuary for the morning worship service the American and Christian flags, the Bible, and the Light of Christ to the altar, and carry out the light into the world at the end of the service. Training starts with children in the third grade; contact the Church office if you have a child who would like to become an Acolyte.

Children's Choir...All children age 4 years through fifth grade are invited to participate in the Children's Choir.

Beyond Sunday Mornings...Other children's activities include the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School, Cub Scouts, and Wonderful Opportunities on Wednesdays (WOW). We also sponsor the Parent's Day Out (PDO)) program on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information on any of our children's programs, please call the Church office.