Welcome to KidZ JAM Sunday School.
For children from Infant through 5th grade!
Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14
At Kidz JAM, we know “We’re never too young to be used by God!”
Advent: More Than a Season. An Invitation to Draw Nearer to God!
Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas
Church family, Christmas is coming! The lights, the decorations, the shopping, and the celebrations are wonderful—but what if this season offered something even greater?
An opportunity to grow closer to God and the people we love.
That’s what Advent is all about!
Advent means coming. During the four Sundays before Christmas, we celebrate Christ’s coming into the world, recognize His presence in our lives today, and look forward to His return.
We reflect on HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE—four gifts our world desperately needs.
Throughout Advent, we’ll offer devotional resources at the church front desk and opportunities for personal, family, and small-group study.
Families With School-Age Children—We Have Something Special for You!
KUMC has a wonderful Christmas storytelling tradition that helps families share the story of Jesus’ birth at home. It’s a beautiful way to build faith, create memories, and begin a tradition your children may treasure for generations!
Advent Blocks!
Advent blocks are like a very cool Advent calendar. Each day, you read a story and turn a number block to show an image that goes along with that story. Then, on Christmas Eve, all the blocks are turned one more time to reveal a very special message! Over the last few years, KUMC has provided our children with a set of Advent blocks. Remember that your Advent blocks go from December 1 through December 25, so it’s time to find them out if you already have a set! If you don’t have Advent Blocks, let us know and we will provide them! Please contact Mr. Richard at rthomas @kentmethodist.com or call the church office at (253) 852-3900 if you need a set of Advent Blocks..
Let’s do more than decorate our homes this Christmas.
Let’s prepare our hearts!
Join us in the sanctuary Every Sunday
@ 10:00 AM
PreK through 2nd Grade
We’re excited about our new Sunday School curriculum this fall: Big Faith. Within each session, children will be introduced to a faith concept, explore a Bible story together through storytelling and video, participate in age-appropriate, hands-on activities, and reflect on and share what they have learned with one another. Big Faith is fun, interesting, and volunteer-friendly (which our teachers love!). In our KidZ JAM e-mail each week, parents will learn what stories their children will learn on Sunday morning. (If you are not part of our KidZ JAM e-mail list, please contact the church office, and we’ll add you!)
3rd through 5th Grade
Our 3rd through 5th graders will learn more about the Bible and the wonderful teachings it offers about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and daily life. Using materials developed by JoDeen Cushman and Robin Hammer, they’ll learn the books of the Bible and how to read and look up scripture. They’ll learn important stories about the people of the Bible and understand that God’s Word teaches and guides us in our own lives.
What about 6th Graders?
Our 6th graders have been promoted! As middle schoolers, they will be participating in faith formation time on Sunday mornings with EJ Ragual. Check out the information on the Youth page!
Childcare for infants and toddlers is available every Sunday service with activities for 3-year-olds!
Children of all ages are always welcome to attend the entire worship service.
Please complete this registration form before your children attend our programs. You can also pick up a copy to fill out when you attend in person. We want to make sure we can contact you if there is an emergency and keep your children safe.