Children's Ministry

SUMC Children's Ministry is now meeting again in person on Wednesday evenings. Join us from 6 - 7 pm by the Fountains & Sand Volleyball Court when the weather is good, and indoors when there is rain.


M&M Kids December:

Meeting inside from 6-7 pm on December 2 and December 9. 

Meeting for our M&M Kids Christmas Party on December 16th from 6-7 pm. 

 

M&M Kids will not meet December 23rd, December 30th, or January 6th and will resume on January 13th.


Advent Devotional:

Illustrated Advent Devotional for Families: Do Not Be Afraid

Week 1


You can find Children's Church Worship Videos, Children's Prayer Activities, and other videos on our YouTube Channel. 


For more information, contact Kristen Von Gonten at  KristenVG@saladoumc.org, or join the Children's Ministry Facebook Group. 


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Children's Behavior Incident Report Form

Behavior Expectations Statement


For more information on Childern's Ministry please contact Kristen Von Gonten email: Kristenvg@saladoumc.org

Special Events

Trunk-or-Treat

Each year, Salado UMC provides a safe, fun, and family-friendly way to

trick-or-treat on the church grounds. 

The event is free, and the community is invited to attend!


Easter Egg Hunt

SUMC hosts a community wide Easter Egg Hunt each year during the week before Easter. Hunts are divided by age, and each hunt as a few “grand” prizes!

There are bounce houses, games, hot dogs, and fun for the whole family.

The event is free and open to the public.


Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is a yearly event for ages 4 through incoming 6th grade, held each summer This week long experience teaches Bible stories and concepts though crafts and hands on experiments, games, mission projects, Bible stories, and worship times. 


Ministry Safe

SUMC adopted a Safe Sanctuaries Policy in 2011, and transitioned to a Ministry Safe policy in 2015. The purpose of this policy is to make our church a safe place for children to be, and for members and visitors to feel that children are safe when they are left in their Sunday School classes, nurseries, or at other events.


This policy serves to protect and inform volunteers who work with Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults.

This policy serves as a minimum standard to be upheld by staff and volunteers for all ministries and activities at SUMC. The Central Texas Conference requires that we provide adequate adult supervision at District and Conference Events and Ministries attended by Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults.


The steps to complete the training program are:  

Fill out the employee/volunteer safety application & reference form  

Pass background check  

Complete online training sent to you after filling out application  

Complete an in person interview  


Reference Check Forms, Policies, Paperwork and Training Material below:   

Salado UMC Ministry Safe Policy

SUMC Employee/Volunteer application and background check

Reference Form

Background Check Renewal Form

Employee/Volunteer Statements and Agreed Code of Conduct

Report of Suspected incident of Abuse Accident Report Form


Questions regarding the Salado United Methodist Church Safe Sanctuary Policy may be directed to the Ministry Safe Committee, the Pastor, or the Director of Nurture