Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings has many opportunities for children to get involved and to grow and learn in Christ. In addition to Sunday School classes and a summer Vacation Bible School program, we also have many other activities. For all children and youth, we offer choir groups and bell choirs. Junior high and high school students will also find activities to get involved through youth fellowship.
Finally, parents can take advantage of our nursery, which offers child care for very young children during worship services and during Sunday School hour.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, kids in the Grace United family have a great opportunity to experience Vacation Bible School.
This week-long day camp for kids is full of fun activities that will help children learn and grow in Christ.
Our annual Vacation Bible School program provides the youngest members of our church with important Bible lessons and Christian teachings.
There are also plenty of activities to help them form friendships with other children in the church. Games, crafts, songs, fellowship, and Christian education are all important parts of our Vacation Bible School summer program.
Vacation Bible School takes place here at Grace United Methodist Church each June. For more information about Vacation Bible School, including dates and enrollment, please contact us.
Sunday 9:45 to 10:45
Classes available for preschool through high school ages.*
*Adult Sunday School classes are also available.)
Sunday School Classes
Grace United Methodist Church is committed to providing a strong religious, moral, and Christian education to our youth. As part of that commitment, we have many dedicated volunteers who teach Sunday School classes every week.
Our Sunday School classes are open to children as young as preschool, and we continue to provide classes to students through high school. Sunday School classes meet from 9:45 to 10:45, between the early and late worship services.
Please contact the church office for more information about signing your child up for Sunday School.
Bibles for 3rd graders. As part of our Sunday School program, each year Grace United Methodist Church presents a Bible to each member of the 3rd Grade Class.
Confirmation Classes
Our Confirmation Class is for those youth in the 7th grade and older. This class is the perfect size to stimulate learning and interaction, with 17 very curious and enthusiastic youth participating this year. The class meets on Wednesday evenings, September through April.
Youth Fellowship
Youth in Grace United Methodist Church have a place to gather, form friendships with fellow Christian youth members, and learn.
Each Sunday at 4:00, our Junior High Youth Fellowship group meets, and each Sunday at 6:00pm, our Senior High Youth Fellowship group meets.
4:30pm on Wednesdays (for children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
Carol Choir
5:30pm on Wednesdays (for kids in 3rd through 6th Grades)
Chapel Choir
6:30pm on Wednesdays (for youth in 7th through 12th Grades)
(Grace United Methodist Church also has a Chancel Choir for adults.)
Children's & Youth Choirs
Cherub Choir. Cherub Choir is for children in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. The choir practices every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. and sings at the 11:00 worship service on the second Sunday of each month.
The focus of this choir is fun and fellowship through Bible-based songs and action songs. The Cherub Choir also participates in the annual Christmas program.
Carol Choir. Carol Choir is for the children in Grades 3 through 6. The choir practices every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The Carol Choir sings at the 8:30 service on the first Sunday of each month and may sing on additional Sunday.
In addition to fun and fellowship, this choir focuses on singing praise and worship songs in addition to traditional hymns. The highlight of the Carol Choir's year is the annual Christmas program.
Chapel Choir. The Chapel Choir includes students in Middle School and High School. The choir rehearses every Wednesday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. The Chapel Choir sings at the 8:30 service on the fourth Sunday of each month and may sing on one additional Sunday.
Together we harmonize while singing praise and worship songs and traditional hymns. The Chapel Choir plans and leads a Christmas Eve and Easter Sunrise service in conjunction with the Youth Group. We would love to find a guitar accompanist!
*A meal is served at 5pm each Wednesday for all children and adults who participate in one of Grace's choirs.
5:30pm on Wednesdays (for children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade)
Spirit Ringers
6pm on Wednesdays, Beginning Bells
Peace Ringers
6:30pm on Wednesdays, Junior Bells
(Jubilation Ringers is also available for adults who wish to participate in a bell choir.)
Youth Bell Choirs
Grace United Methodist Church also has several youth bell choirs, which let our young people learn more about using music to worship the Lord.
We have three youth choirs, the Rainbow Ringers (for children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade), Spirit Ringers (a Beginning Bells group), and Peace Ringers (a Junior Bell Choir).
Our bell choirs not only gather to practice each Wednesday evening, but they are also an important part of our Sunday worship services, providing special music for the congregation.
*A meal is served at 5pm each Wednesday for all children and adults who participate in one of Grace's choirs.
Kids' Kuisine
5pm each Wednesday
Pastor Jim cooks for Kids' Kuisine.Wednesday evenings are a busy time at Grace United Methodist Church!
To make things a little bit easier for the families who participate in choirs, each Wednesday evening, we serve a special meal for all children and parents who participate in one of our church's choirs.
All members of the vocal and bell choirs are welcome to join us for the Kids' Kuisine meal.
Nursery & Child Care Services
Child care is available for preschool-aged children during our Sunday worship services. We also encourage parents of infants to take advantage of our nursery, which provides child care for infants during Sunday School hour.
