Children's Ministry
We love kids at Custer Road UMC! We have robust programs that engage and delight kids helping them to learn all about the love of Jesus.
My kids love coming to church! And I love bringing them to a place where they are loved and taught.Brian Phillips



Sunday School takes place at the 9:45 and 11:00 hours for grades kindergarten through fifth grade. We all meet together upstairs in Room 230 (see a map here) for a large group experience full of praise and worship before splitting up and going to our different classes. We want every child to learn to trust in Jesus in a way that transforms how they love God, love themselves, and love the world around them. CRKids will learn to make wise decisions, build stronger relationships, and develop a deeper faith through being connected to a small group of peers and trusted adults. Your kids will love being a part!
At Custer Road, we believe that reading and studying the Bible is central to growing in our faith as Christians. That's why we present Bibles to our new Kindergarten and Third Grade CR Kids on special Sundays twice a year.
Kindergarten Bibles: At the end of summer, we have a wonderful tradition where our outgoing seniors for the previous school year present a Bible to each of our new incoming Kindergartners. This takes place during our 11am worship service in our Sanctuary on Youth Sunday. The Bible the kindergartners receive is a story Bible geared towards their age group.
Third Grade Bibles: In the fall semester, our third grade students are presented with a third grade bible during our worship service. These Bibles are more traditional and are appropriate for the third grade reading level to help the students learn more about their faith as they continue their faith journey. They are all given a very precious gift of God’s word through our third grade Bible program.
Bible Donations: At Custer Road, we offer the opportunity for our Custer Road Family to participate in the presentation of the Bibles through gifting a donation towards the purchase of a Bible/Bibles. If you would like to help continue our Bible traditions, click on the button below and make a donation today. Select "Other" from the drop-down menu and then type Kindergarten Bibles or Third Grade Bibles in the description line to indicate where you would like your donation to be applied.

CR Kids on Mission is a hands on program that gives children the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and world. CR Kids will participate in special mission projects and programming as well as have the opportunity to serve with their families. We will share God's love while making an impact on the world around us in the name of Christ!
Register here.
CR Kids: Children 3 years of age by September 1st, 2018 through 5th grade are welcome to attend. The annual registration fee is $30.
Adults: Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this life changing program. We need your help! We are currently recruiting for leadership positions as well as for volunteers to help the kids complete their projects during our meetings. Contact Heather Hammer via email here for more info!
Here’s some of what we have previously done:
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- Socking Food Banks.
- Making Gifts for Kids in Hospitals and Shelters.
- Assisting with Disaster Relief.
- Reaching Out to Kids in Orphanages and Refugee Centers.
- Supporting US Troops Overseas.
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It's Fun. It's Exciting. It's REAL!
Register here.
Questions? Contact:
Heather Hammer | Director of Children's Ministry |

Child Care Policies
- Child care arrangements must be made through the director of child care.
- Child care requests must be made through the EventU system 10 days prior to the beginning of classes, Bible studies or any other event by the staff liaison.
- Reservations for child care must be turned in to the director of child care 4 days prior to the event. Reservations for child care must be taken by someone within the sponsoring group. Child care providers will be scheduled based on the number of children who have a reservation and/or if a minimum of three families are represented.
- Child care providers will be given a list of children with reservations prior to the event. In the event the adult-to-child ratio becomes unsafe (due to sick child care providers and/or too many children without reservations), parents will be asked to stay in the rooms or children will be turned away.
- Child care is not available for Sunday school class parties or outings, weddings, funerals, or other “non-meeting” type events.
- In order to ensure privacy for our child care providers, no names and/or phone numbers of providers will be released by our staff or volunteers.
- Parents using the child care facilities while at an off-site, church related location must have an up-to-date, notarized Medical Form on file with the director of child care prior to the off-site event. Forms may be obtained in the front office and a notary is usually on hand from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
- Only parents/guardians may sign a child in and out, not brothers or sisters. This is for the child’s protection.
- Child care providers will be paid for one hour if a group “no shows.”
- Two or more child care providers will be required at all times during scheduled child care.
- Child care is for children ages 10 years and under. The director of child care must review all exceptions (i.e. children between the ages of 10 and 13).
Medication Policy and Procedures
1. Any prescription or over the counter medication must be accompanied by a completed Medication Administration Request Form and turned in to the Director of Children’s Ministry. 2. Medications are considered to be any pills, liquids, inhalers, sprays, eye drops, ear drops, cough drops or topically applied creams or ointments that are expected to relieve symptoms. 3. Only medications that cannot be given at home will be given at church. 4. For the safety of all children, all medication should be delivered to the Director of Children’s Ministry by a parent/guardian and not stored in a child’s bag with the exception of insulin, asthma reliever inhalers, or emergency epinephrine. The Director of Children’s ministry must be made aware of life saving medication stored in a child’s bag and a Medication Administration Request Form in addition to an Action Plan must be completed and on file. 5. It is recommended that the first dose of any medication be given at home where the parent can monitor the effects. 6. Prescription medication must be in the original labeled pharmacy container and will be administered in compliance with the prescription instructions printed on the label. 7. Expired medications will not be given. 8. Custer Road UMC cannot and will not store any medication. All medication must be picked up by the parent/guardian at the conclusion of the event. **A current medical release must be on file for all children that may require medication while in our care due to allergies or other ongoing medical conditions. Click here to fill out the medical release.Upcoming Events:
february
05feb8:30 am11:45 amChildren's Sunday School and Child Care

Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment. Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30,
Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment.
Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00.
Elementary Sunday School takes place at the 9:45 and 11:00 hours for grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Location
Custer Road UMC
6601 Custer Road
12feb8:30 am11:45 amChildren's Sunday School and Child Care

Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment. Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30,
Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment.
Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00.
Elementary Sunday School takes place at the 9:45 and 11:00 hours for grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Location
Custer Road UMC
6601 Custer Road
19feb8:30 am11:45 amChildren's Sunday School and Child Care

Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment. Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30,
Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment.
Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00.
Elementary Sunday School takes place at the 9:45 and 11:00 hours for grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Location
Custer Road UMC
6601 Custer Road
26feb8:30 am11:45 amChildren's Sunday School and Child Care

Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment. Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30,
Event Details
Join us for worship on Sunday mornings, knowing that your kids are being cared for, loved, and taught in a safe environment.
Nursery and Preschool Sunday School is available at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00.
Elementary Sunday School takes place at the 9:45 and 11:00 hours for grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Location
Custer Road UMC
6601 Custer Road
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