At St. James UMC, we seek to provide a caring Christian atmosphere for the youngest visitors and members of our community, so that they might learn to love and follow Jesus.

Our children's ministry seeks to create an encouraging environment for children to learn about God's love and how that love translates into every day action in their lives. We seek to build a foundation of faith through games, arts and crafts, and Bible study.

Fall 2017 Schedule of Events 
 

Kids J.A.M. on Sundays at from 4:30 - 5:30 pm (download a printable schedule)
KiDS Club on Sundays from 4:30 - 5:45 pm (download a printable schedule)

Other special events this Fall:

• October 15: Family Fun Day at Johnson Farms (3:00 - 5:00 pm)
• October 21: Asbury Hills Fall Festival
• November 12: Family Fun Thanksgiving Meal/Activities (4:00 - 6:00 pm)
• December 3: Family Advent Event
• December 10: Family Christmas Party at Hearts of Clay (3:00 - 5:00 pm)
• December 17: Christmas Caroling with Church

Children’s Church
For children in PreK to 2nd grade. Children are encouraged to attend either worship service with their families. There will be a time during the service when children are invited to the Activities Building for activities until the worship service concludes.

Sunday School
Children's Sunday School classes are available for children in PreK to 5th grade. Teachers lead Bible story-based lessons, exposing the children to God and teaching them to love Jesus and commit their lives to Him. Click here for a list of Sunday School classes

Nursery Care
A nursery is available in Rooms #107/109 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am every Sunday morning for infants and toddlers. Our nursery is staffed by experienced and caring individuals. No reservations are required for Sunday mornings.

Kids J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) 
Children (3K - 1st grade) meet for our new program on Sundays afternoons from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.This is a time for your child to explore their faith in an engaging lesson. They will begin the night in the KiDS Club room with a snack, lesson, and activity. Then, they will end the night in choir (5:00 - 5:30 pm).

KiDS Club (Kids in Devotion and Service)
On Sunday afternoons, children (2nd grade-5th grade) meet for KiDS Club to participate in activities to experience God, grow in Christ, and share God’s grace.

Our Fall series is “Bible Art.” We will learn together what it means to be created by God. Each week kids will create a different art project that reminds them of the beauty and greatness of God. The kid’s will meet from 4:30 - 5:45 pm; they will begin with choir at 4:30 and finish with a snack supper.

Vacation Bible School
One of the highlights of being a kid at St. James UMC is Vacation Bible School. Each summer children gather for a week to experience God’s love through lessons, games, music, crafts, and prayer that are geared just for them! To register, click here: 2018.cokesburyvbs.com/stjamesspartanburg/

Forms

• St. James UMC Photo Release Form
• St. James UMC Medical Authorization Form