first Presbyterian Church
of Cumberland, Maryland Children’s Ministry
Throughout the year, we have activities designed specifically with children and their families in mind. Some of these include:
While our current Children's Ministry is small, our expression of God's love for our children and our desire to help them grow in their faith is anything but small. We are a congregation committed to not only growing our Children's Ministry but also nurturing the children and families who actively attend First Presbyterian. We are eager for children to learn that the church is a special place for them, where they belong, are loved, have friends, and find important service to do
SUNDAYS
Children are welcome to use the newly created Pray-ground, a space defined by a rug and soft toys in the front of the sanctuary, where they, under parental supervision, can play quietly during worship service. The goal is to introduce children, at an early age, to the sights and sounds of worship and to make them feel welcome among the congregation. Children regularly participate in worship by bringing the communion elements to the communion table and by participating in baptisms and other parts of the service.
Our Sunday morning nursery care is "On Call" throughout the Summer. If you would like to utilize the nursery care, please notify one of the ushers. We have many willing volunteers who will be happy to watch your child.
Our nursery care is run by volunteers from the congregation. Per our child protection policies, we require two volunteers to be present in the nursery with children at all times and all our volunteers have completed a background check.
Throughout the year, we have activities designed specifically with children and their families in mind. Some of these include:
Fall Kick-off Worship and Picnic
With the end of the summer and the start of a new school year, annually we hold a church picnic for our entire church family. Good food, music, fellowship, and games are all a part of this wonderful time together. This is always a wonderful way to reunite as a church family and kick-off the new school year!
Advent Event/Hanging of the Greens
Typically held on the first Sunday of Advent, we gather as a church family for lunch and a time designed to prepare us for the birth of Christ, including a brief refresher on Advent, a blessing of the Christmon Tree, decorating throughout the sanctuary and education building and baking cookies to take to our in-home members.
Children and youth help stuff "cram packs" for Frostburg State University students heading into exam week.
Last Updated 5/20/21