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Children’s Ministry Spring/Summer calendar 2025
Lots of fun and engaging events are happening for kids of all ages at GUMC! Check out our calendar and get a quick link to our open registrations.
Four Parables from Luke Bible Study
Four Parables from Luke Tuesdays, January 14 – February 4; 10:30-12:00 noon Facilitator: Rev. Todd Wilson; Cost: $10.00 Join Rev. Todd Wilson as we take a closer look at the teaching form Jesus so often used, the parable. We will focus on four parables while using...
Church and Society Speaker’s Series: Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters: The Importance of Caring for Yourself and Others Speaker: Catherine Null, LPC/MHSP, McVay Counseling Center Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 9:30-10:30 am Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall As we start a new year, join Catherine Null, of GUMC’s McVay...
Taking Faithful Steps Leadership Conference
Saturday, March 29 starting at 8 am Join us for the Taking Faithful Steps Leadership Conference, where church leaders from across the area will gather to inspire, equip, and transform one another. This one-day event will feature engaging keynote speakers, dynamic...
WOW – Worship on Wednesdays
WOW - Worship on Wednesday Our mid-week program which runs during the school year provides a variety of opportunities for children to experience Christian fellowship and develop a closer relationship to Christ. This is our children’s ministry equivalent of “youth...
Discovery Weekend 2025
Arrival at GUMC at 7:00 PM Departure on Sunday 12:00 PM Discovery Weekend is a youth-led retreat focused on discovering God’s love for us. This is an on-campus retreat where students worship, eat, sleep, and stay at GUMC all weekend. More than practically any other...
The Gospel of John Bible Study
The Gospel of John: A Beginners Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life Tuesdays, January 21 – March 4; 9:30-11:00 am Facilitator: Mary Groh; Cost: $15.00 John’s Gospel offers readers a new language that enhances how we understand the divine, how we experience the...
Reading the Old Testament Through Jewish Eyes Bible Study
Reading the Old Testament Through Jewish Eyes Tuesdays, February 11 – April 1 (skipping February 25), 6:30-7:30 pm Facilitator: Terry Aust; Cost: $12.00 In this DVD study by Rabbi Evan Moffic, we will explore the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, and...
Acolyte Signup for January & February
Each Sunday, in both Traditional worship services, we need 2 acolytes. Children may begin serving as an acolyte when they reach second grade. Please sign your child up via the Signup Genius link. If your child needs to be trained as an acolyte, please reach out to...
Hymnathon
On February 8, we will offer a Hymnathon, a sing-through of one stanza of every hymn in the United Methodist Hymnal. Participating choristers will solicit sponsorships, and flat rate gifts will be accepted. For example, Susanna Wesley level of support will be $100,...
GUWF February Luncheon
Tuesday, February 11 | 11:30 am | Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall Speaker: Reverend Martha B. Wagley, Pastor Emerita of Memphis First United Methodist Church (UMC), Rev. Wagley previously served the UMC as Director of the Board of Ordained Ministry at the General Board of...
Lent by Candlelight
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall & The Chapel All women are invited! Come and prepare your heart and mind for the season of Lent at this cherished annual event. You will experience a meaningful time of...
Day of Service
After the GUWF Children’s Consignment Sale, we need all hands on deck to reset the OLEC gym for PRISM worship service. Click Here to select a time slot. Available shifts and duties are listed below: AVAILABLE SHIFTS: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. ·Pulling out items for donation...
True North – Vacation Bible School
True North Vacation Bible School - June 2-6, 2025 Join GUMC Children's Ministry as we learn to trust Jesus in this wild world! Weekday VBS: June 2-6, 2025 From: 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon Cost: $25 per child Registration deadline: May 15, 2025 This epic daytime adventure...
Music & Arts Camp – Week 1 – Let’s Rock!
Music & Arts Camp—Week 1 - June 23-27, 2025 Is your child a budding actor/actress? Does he/she love performing in front of others? This summer, June 23-27, we will host Music & Arts Camp for children who have completed 1st through 5th grades. Children will...
Music & Arts Camp – week 2 – A Play in a Manger
Music & Arts Camp - Week 2 - Christmas in July - A Play in a Manger Is your child a budding actor/actress? Does he/she love performing in front of others? This summer, July 28 - August 1, we will host Music & Arts Camp week 2 for children who have completed...
Elementary Mission Camp – July 7-11, 2025
Elementary Mission Camp - July 7-11, 2025 In this hands-on camp, we will explore three specific types of mission: inner-church mission, urban mission, and rural mission. The idea is that each child will have a chance to experience different types of work, hopefully...
Lakeshore Camp – July 20-26
Lakeshore Camp - July 20-26 Pack your bags and grab your friends for a seriously fun week of worship and games at The Shore. Children as young as 8 years old may attend. GUMC member, Kristen Stonebrook, will be Dean of Camp during week 9 (Elementary Camp 4). If you...
Prism – An Alternative Service
Meets every Sunday at 11 am across
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