STATE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee

Children and Families







Children in Worship - Did you know...

During worship, we gather as a covenant community to offer praises to God, to hear the Good News of the Gospel and to share our joys and concerns as the Family of God. We believe the Gospel is for persons of all ages and we welcome all to be a part of our worship experience. Support, tolerance and encouragement of children and their parents are ways that members of our faith family fulfill their vows made to children and families during baptism.

Because of the importance of children participating in worship, children in grades 4-6  attend the worship service of their choice with their families.  Children ages four through third grade may  attend Godly Play worship.

If you are interested in ways to increase children's participation in worship, I encourage you to read Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman. Copies of this book are available for loan in my office. Children's Council is committed to providing encouragement and resources to families, children and our congregation as people of all ages worship together!

There are several things parents and the congregation can do to help children participate fully in worship.

Please welcome these young people as part of our worshiping community.

Jaymie Derden, Director of Christian Education

Where do I take my child on Sunday Morning?


Pockets of Scripture: A Personal Bible Reading Plan for Elementary Children

What is Pockets?
Pockets is a monthly children’s devotional published by The Upper Room. (they also publish adult and teen devotionals). Pockets includes games, poems, mazes, recipes, short stories and a calendar of daily scripture readings. Elementary children are invited to sign up to participate in Pockets of Scripture. Participating children are periodically invited to participate in special activities together.

How does it work?

Why Pockets of Scripture?