Arcola United Methodist Church

Arcola UMC believes that it is vitally important to share the faith with our childen in ways that are both fun and spiritually meaningful.

We have three main ministries for children.

Sunday School: Every Sunday during the school year, we offer Sunday School for PreK - 4th grade at 10:15AM

Our energetic and faithful teachers strive to share the truths of the Christian Gospel in fun, creative, meaningful, and age appropriate ways. We have classes for preschool, Kindergarten-1st Grade, 2-4 Grade

Students 5th grade and up are invited to be a part of our youth ministries.

Children's Choirs: See our Music Ministry Page for more information about our Cherub and Youth Choirs.

Vacation Bible School: Our Vacation Bible School is held in early June after school is finished for the year  It is a cooperative VBS with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Arcola.  We welcome children from any denomination as well as those who do not regularly attend a church. Each day’s plan includes crafts, music, Bible based story-telling, an activity period and refreshments. During the music session, children practice the songs that they will share with their parents with both congregations the following Sunday. In June of 2019, 115 children participated in our VBS.  

AUMC is a SAFE SANCTUARY CHURCH

AUMC holds our children and youth safety as a priority. We utilize the guidelines provided through the United Methodist Churches' SAFE SANCTUARY Policy and continue to train and re-train our adult leaders under those guidelines. 

For a full copy of the Safe Sanctuary Policy, please contanct Pastor Matt or our Child Advocate Emily Beccera.