Our Children's Ministry encourages parents to take an active role in the Christian education of their child, to share their gifts so we can embody the spirit of Christ as explained in 1 Peter 4:10, "As each of us has received a gift, we should use it to serve others, as good stewards of your manifold grace, O God."  

We would like to invite you to prayerfully consider how you might participate in the spiritual growth of the children that attend Jacksonville FUMC.   Contact the Children's Director at (256) 435-6021 or jaxchildren@cableone.net for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities for Sunday Mornings

    Nursery Volunteer- Would you be willing to share one hour to help shape the future? Spend that hour sharing God's love with the youngest members of JFUMC. Nursery Volunteers volunteer once a month, quarter, or when convenient in the Infant and Preschool Nurseries. Nursery Volunteers assist the Nursery Workers in providing a warm, safe, fun, and Christ centered environment for the children in the Nursery during Sunday services and classes.

  Children's Wing Greeters- The Greeters in the Children's Wing help to welome both members and visiting children's into the children's department. They help guide the into the classroom that is most appropriate for their age. The Greeters are also there to assist the parents with any questions concerning the programs available or directions throughout the rest of the church.


Volunteer Opportunities for Wednesday Afternoons (3:15- 6:00)

   Group Leaders- The Group Leaders assist each week during Crosswalk by guiding one of the three groups throughout the Crosswalk rotations. The Group Leaders do not have to actually lead an activity they assist the Activity leader when needed and they are there to help form relationships with the children within their particular group. 

  Activity Leader Assistants- The Activity Assistants help during Crosswalk by being the supporting arm for the Activity leader. No preparation is needed. The Assistants help to hand materials out to the group, work one-on- one with a child, and assist the leader with anything else they may need. 

 Volunteer Opportunities for Special Events

 Special Events such as Trunk-or-Treat, Easter Egg Hunts, Parent's Night Out, etc. always need extra hands to help out. If you are interested in helping with some of these events, please contact the Children's Director.

 Other Volunteer Opportunities in the Children's Ministry

The above list is definitly not the completed list of areas to assist with in the Children's Ministry. If you are looking to get involved in this ministry but you do not see anything listed above that fits your gifts or talents please contact the Children's Director to find an opportunity that best suits your gifts.  The children will be the ones who will be blessed with your help.

Thank you for hearing God's call to lead in whatever way you can!                   

Safe Sanctuaries

In addition to nurturing spiritual growth and fostering a life of faith in our children, JFUMC strives to make our church a "Safe Sanctuary" for children of all ages.  Safe Sanctuaries is the name commonly given by local United Methodist Annual Conferences and local churches to their individual efforts to make conference, district, and local church programs welcoming and safe for children and youth.