Children's Ministry

Sunday Morning Nursery

Our Sunday morning nursery will reopen, at limited capacity, beginning October 18.

We will have a room for infants thru crawlers and a room for toddlers thru 2 year olds. We will be following the CDC recommendations and local health protocols for safety as we reopen. Our initial goal is to provide care for the littlest wiggly ones so their families can enjoy worship. Older children are welcome in both of our worship services. There are activity bags in both worship services to help occupy your children, if needed.

If you would like to drop off your infant, crawler, toddler or 2 year old, please click on the reservation button as space is limited.

We ask that you pre-screen your children for any signs of illness before bringing them to church. We will be doing temperature checks at check-in. All of our staff will be wearing masks.

This new curriculum from Cokesbury is all about honoring the spiritual life of children. Celebrate Wonder is centered around Bible stories and encourages children to explore their faith through Wonder Questions. During the Children's Moment each week our worship leaders will use a Wonder Cube and a Wonder Box which will invite children into conversation to help deepen their connections to the Bible and to their faith.

For the month of October, our lessons will be on stories of Faith: Abraham and Sarah / God's Promises to Abraham / Abraham's Visitors / Isaac is Born.

To assist families with the lesson each week, we're offering Family Kits that will include supplemental supplies included in each week's lesson + a Family Activity Book. If you would like to be added to our email list to receive a Parent Lesson each week as well as reserve a Family Kit for the month, click HERE to contact Gina Beal.

Family Kits will be available for pickup at the reception desk at the church beginning Sunday, Sept. 27.

3 Months – 23 Months

What you can expect in the nursery program

Available starting at 8:15-noon

Our purpose on Sunday mornings for nursery age children is to provide a safe and loving environment for you and your child. We believe your child is a gift from God - so we provide the best care possible. We also believe that it is never too early to teach a child about God's love. We believe that we represent Christ to each little one in our care, and want to lay a foundation for your child not only to trust us, but also to trust in God.

What's Expected of you?

Do not  leave the church campus while your child is in the nursery.
When packing a diaper bag for your child, include 2 or 3 disposable diapers.
Include a pacifier or other item, should your child need it for security.
A change of clothes in case your child would require that.
A bottle of milk, formula, juice or water. (Good practice even for moms who nurse.)
Label diaper bag with child's name. Label bottles & pacifiers.
Do not leave personal belongings in the diaper bag (only baby's essentials).
Feel free to check on your child at any time he/she is in our care.
Check your child into the system. Please include your cell phone number(s) and keep phones on vibrate where you can feel them.

On-site Childcare

Mornings: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Evenings: Wednesdays & Fridays, 6-9 p.m.

AHUMC offers childcare for Bible studies, classes or groups who are meeting on campus for children up to age 11. Guardians must remain on campus while using childcare. The purpose of childcare is to provide a safe and loving environment for you and your child. We believe your child is a gift from God - so we provide the best care possible. We also believe that it is never too early to teach a child about God's love. We believe that we represent Christ to each little one in our care, and want to lay a foundation for your child not only to trust us, but also to trust in God.

What's Expected of you?

Make a reservation for your child at least 48 hours in advance.
Please cancel your reservation if your child will not be here.
Check in via KidCheck once you arrive.
Do not leave the church campus while your child is in childcare.
Label diaper bag with child's name. Label bottles & pacifiers.
Do not leave your personal belongings in diaper bag (ex: keys, wallet, etc. - only baby's "essentials.")
Please be prompt when picking up your child. Your sensitivity to start and finish times of childcare is appreciated!!