Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This is taken to heart at Santee United Methodist Church.

On Sunday Mornings:

Children are welcomed and encouraged to worship with their family.

Nursery Care: Provided for infants and toddlers during 9:30am worship service.

Sunday School: for K-6 grade is also offered during worship on 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Children begin worship in the Sanctuary, and leave together for Sunday School following the Children’s Moment.

Prayground: Located near the front of the sanctuary during service on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, for young children to stay in service, with quiet activities.

KICK

KICK (Kids in Christ’s Kingdom) is our midweek program for children in 1st-6th grade, held during the school year. Stay tuned for upcoming schedule.

VBS

Vacation Bible school at Santee UMC is held annually in July and is FREE and open to children in the community, ages Kindergarten – 6th grade.

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation is offered for teens in 8th-12th grades. Confirmation gives our youth the chance to ask difficult questions, lift concerns, develop a deeper understanding of other faiths, and learn more about what it means to be a Methodist.

Santee United Methodist Church is dedicated to providing the safest environment possible for children and youth. The California-Pacific Conference and its congregations utilize Safe Gatherings to enable churches, camps, clergy, staff, and affiliated groups to meet their screening and training responsibilities for those who work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults. For more information visit Safe Gatherings.