Kids’ Ministries

Kids are as much a part of our church family as our parents and older adults. Cookeville First UMC is passionate about introducing our youngest to God’s grace and the love of Jesus. Take a brief look below to learn more about what we do for kids and how we can help yours grow in their faith!

Contact the Children’s Ministry Coordinator for questions or more information!

COOKEVILLE FIRST UMC

UMC Kids

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” Cookeville First UMC makes sure that every child is an important part of our church family. With fun and meaningful opportunities for all ages, we pay special attention to the needs of kids and families.

Sunday School – Faith and Fun!

Come join us for Sunday School! We meet from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Kids area above the Christian Life Center. We offer a rotational model for kids K-3rd grade, where each week every child gets to learn and experience the basic stories and foundational beliefs of our faith through play, art, music, and much more. Kids 4th through 6th grade meet seperately, where they get to think deeper about their faith and find meaning and identity in the Bible.

Come join us!

Upcoming Events

Cookeville First UMC works hard to provide high-quality, fun events for our kids. To view and register for upcoming events, click here!

Wednesday Night Life Activities

Kids from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join us on Wednesday Nights for Fusion!

We offer Bus Pick-up for 5th-12th grade at Prescott, Avery Trace, Algood Middle, and Cookeville High School. Email Kelsey if you would like your child to ride.

3:30-4:00 p.m. – Snack/Hangout Time in Jeff Wall Hall
4:00-4:15 p.m. – Combined Worship
4:15-5:15 p.m. – Rotation Time with Lesson/Music
5:15 p.m. – Closing Worship/Prayer
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dinner and Gym Time in the Freeman Building

Confirmation

For information on how we empower our kids and youth to make a decision to live a life of faith in Christ, click here!

Sunday Mornings

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.
Nursery service available Sunday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon.

Special Events

Throughout the year, we share in fun trips, parties, gatherings, retreats and more.

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Steps of Faith at Cookeville First UMC

The story of grace is a journey that begins at an early age. We take special care to make sure that our kids experience important and exciting milestones as they begin their journey. Here are a few of the steps we celebrate:

Baptism

We recognize infant and child baptism as an opportunity to recognize God’s presence in the earliest parts of our lives and to celebrate our deep connection to God’s church.

Third-Grade Bibles

Now that our kids have reached an age where reading and comprehension levels are a bit more advanced, we celebrate their growth by introducing them to a Bible of their very own. We hold special gatherings meant to encourage and instruct our kids on how to read the Bible and why it’s so important to their lives.

Confirmation

Confirmation is our opportunity to work with our young people to teach the basics of our faith – the church, what it means to be a Christian, and the depth of God’s love – to our young people so that they may come to decide to accept life in Jesus Christ for themselves!

Contact Kelsey

Your child will love what we have to offer! Please let me know if I can help in any way!

Thank You!
Kelsey Sledge
Coordinator of Children’s Ministries

Send Kelsey a message

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165 E. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501
931.526.2177