Portland's FUMC: Children & Family Ministries

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Megan Humphreys-Loving
503/228-3195 ext. 227

Nursery Care

Our professionally staffed nursery is open to families and their children two years and under from 9:15 am to noon each Sunday. The nursery has changing tables, rocking chairs and age appropriate toys for babies through toddlers. With the aid of Youth Assistants, our nursery maintains a very low adult/child ratio. A call box number system alerts parents in the sanctuary if there is ever a need to return to the nursery to attend to their child during worship.

The nursery is also available for fellowship groups and committee meetings. During special events and groups two care givers must be present. The nursery can be available for all ages for such meetings. Fellowship activities are asked to make a donation toward the cost of the nursery for such events.

Sunday School

During the school year classes for children are held each Sunday morning from 10:45 am to 11:30 am. Classes range from three-year-olds through fifth grade. During Sunday School there are two adult volunteer teachers are in each classroom. Volunteer teachers must fill out applications and complete a screening prior to teaching.

Children leave the 10:30 am worship service after the Children's Message. Children can be met in the classrooms by parents following the conclusion of worship.

Each grade has a teaching team of six volunteers. Typically, a pair of teachers will teach for a full month, and then rotate. This system allows for our teaching volunteers to continue to attend church services on a regular basis.

Room Assignments
Ages 3-5	Room 208
Kindergarten	Room 205
First Grade	Room 206
Second Grade	Room 136
Third Grade	Room 133
Fourth Grade	Room 134
Fifth Grade	Room 130

Sunday at 9:15 Children's Choirs

While the adult Sunday School classes meet from 9:15 am to 10:15 am, children are invited to participate in the following age-appropriate activities:

Cherub Choir (ages 4 through second grade): A young children's choir that practices each Sunday and performs in various worship services throughout the year.
Sound Seekers (third grade through sixth grade) A choir for older children that rehearses each Sunday and performs in various worship services throughout the year.

Learn More About The Children's Music Program.

Sunday School Teachers

All Sunday School programs are staffed by volunteer teachers. All teachers complete a Volunteer Disclosure form and are subject to initial background checks. Teachers work closely with the Children and Family Ministry Director to

Adults, youth, parents and grandparents are always needed to assist in educating our children. If you are interested in a one-time experience during the summer months or being a part of teaching time in the fall, please contact Children and Family Ministries.