Elementary Education/Sunday School

Children 5 years through 5th grade attend Sunday’s worship with a parent and leave the Sanctuary during the second hymn or after the Small Talk to go to their classrooms.

The “Hands On Bible” curriculum helps children come to know the Bible as their book. Bible stories and fun activities help children begin to feel a part of God’s family.

For additional information, please contact Amy Heitman at 248-651-9361.

Sunday School Classroom Assignments
Kindergarten/1st grade – Room 126
2nd / 3rd grades – Room 125
4th / 5th / 6th grades – Room 124

THE MIX: MY FAITH IN THE EXTRAS

All elementary students not attending a children's Choir, and middle school youth who are looking for a creative way to grow in and with their community of faith, are invited to "THE MIX."

Teaching Opportunities

Make a difference in the life of a child by bringing your talents, gifts and smile to a classroom. Volunteers are needed at every age level, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Best of all, training is provided!

This sets an example that Sunday School is important and allows volunteers to model the love of Christ. It also gives parents the opportunity to be involved in the spiritual growth of their child.

Please contact Amy Heitman at 248-651-9361 to volunteer.

Special Events

• Fun with Faith – Various Sundays throughout the year. Sunday school children meet during the worship services to celebrate the holy holidays of the church and begin to learn about the traditions celebrated in the United Methodist church.


• Jesus’ Birthday Party – Takes place the first part of December in Hickey Hall. This child-centered worship is followed by a birthday celebration with cupcakes and punch. Children bring an unwrapped gift for children at Methodist Children’s Village or Neighborhood House.


• Children/Family Christmas Eve Service – A special Christmas Eve service for families


• Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast – This is a great family fellowship opportunity to celebrate Palm Sunday and the special person we have in Jesus.


• Vacation Bible School – For children 3 years (by previous December) through 5th grade. VBS is held mornings for a whole week during the beginning of August.

Elementary Music

Music is a vital, expanding growth opportunity at St. Paul’s! We invite anyone who has an interest in music to join any of the ensembles listed below or contact the church office if you need additional information. Watch the Evangel (our church bulletin) or this spot for regularly scheduled ensembles which will perform periodically during Sunday morning worship services throughout the year. 

Joyful Noise
Sundays, 10 a.m., Room 125

Toddlers -Age 4

Director:  Karen Rider

Cherub Choir
Sundays, 10 a.m., Room 123

Ages 5 years to 2nd grade.

Director: Andrea Arnold

Crusader Choir
Sundays, 10 a.m., Room 128 /129

Grades 3 through 7.

Director: Karen Fisher

Children’s Ministry Keystones

The keystones were developed by the Children’s Ministry Committee to lay out significant faith concepts and stepping stones that will be taught in Sunday school and at special events.  The keysontes are in place to help children develop a firm faith foundation and give them a strong sense of the Christian faith. 

Nursery Keystones

• Learn the song “Jesus Loves Me”
• Recognize a picture of St. Paul’s UMC as a church
• Begin to establish church friends and feel safe at church
• To be able to identify a Bible

Preschool (Ages 3 and 4) Keystones

All nursery keystones plus:

• Learn age appropriate prayers to say before a meal and at bedtime
• Take a tour of the church
• Learn church safety, appropriate behavior in church and respect for holy spaces
• To know that Jesus is God’s son
• To begin learning about Advent and have an Advent candle in the classroom
• To begin learning about Lent and Easter
• Learn the “Doxology”
• Participate in the food pantry mission project

Younger Elementary (Kindergarten-2nd grade) Keystones

All preschool keystones plus:

• Learn the books of the Bible
• Learn the names of the 12 disciples
• Know the Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
• Learn the 10 Commandments
• Learn the “Gloria Patri”
• Learn the Lord’s prayer
• Learn the names of the spaces in the church (Narthex, Sanctuary)
• Learn about the symbols and colors of worship
• Learn about baptism
• Receive instruction on Holy Communion and participate in it in 2nd grade
• Learn the mission projects St. Paul’s supports and participate in a mission experience
• Participate in a unit on stewardship

Older Elementary (3-6th grade) Keystones

All younger elementary keystones plus:

• Receive a Bible in third grade
• Participate in a unit on Bible basics (divisions of the Bible, basic history)
• Learn the Apostles Creed
• Learn the 23rd Psalm
• Learn the John Wesley Creed, “Do All the Good”
• 5th and 6th graders will participate in a special mission project

Children's Ministry Volunteer Brochure