Children

Children learn by doing and exploring. They are a top priority at our church. Through a wide variety of activities, children learn to share their faith through drama, music, physical activity, art, play and social groups. Children are involved in the total life of our church, from children’s moment during worship each Sunday, to singing in the children’s music ensembles, to learning about God in Sunday School, to participating in fellowship during Wednesday evening J.A.M. activities. This is a place for your child to grow spiritually, physically and socially. Please note the subheadings under Children on the left and click on the ones that interest you.

Train Children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray. (Proverbs 22.6)

Kids Lead the Way

Children are not only the future of the church – they are the church right now. Often, they set an example that other folks of all ages might follow as we seek to live as dynamic disciples of Jesus Christ.

A third grader, conducted his own fund raising campaign for the victims of the earthquake in Japan. He decorated a container and placed it on the counter at Willow Yoga, in downtown Arlington Heights. When the container was full, he enthusiastically presented it to Pastor Bonnie, asking her to send it to UMCOR to help the people of Japan.

A Pre-schooler, had an unusual wish list of gifts for her recent birthday party. Instead of toys, she asked for food for the monthly food drive at church. Friends and family responded generously and the family brought bags and bags to church in April. The CEDA food pantry folks were thrilled to receive the donations. Thank you to these children for offering hope and encouragement to our whole church.

Classes at the Metropolis are as follows:
Ages 2-Kindergarten meet in the Dance Studio on the second floor and should be picked up there, also. Grades 1-6 begin the hour in worship and are dismissed to their classes on the second floor. Please meet your 1-6 grader(s) in the Rehearsal Studio after worship.