Children’s Ministry
Our focus is to partner with parents and families to make disciples of Jesus who will change our world. With events year-round, and summer camps like no other Heritage Children's Ministry exists to help you and your family. Our goal is simply to engage children by nurturing within them a love for Jesus and by building a foundation for God's truth through interactive Bible lessons. We strive to stir compassion to love and serve others while encouraging connections through community and faith. Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 am for Heritage KIDS Service or 11:00 am for childcare in building B.
First Time visitor? Click Here to create a KidCheck Account.
We use KidCheck to track attendance and keep our records current. It also provides the Ministry staff access to parent/guardian emergency phone numbers if we need to reach you while your child attends our programs. Create your account ahead of time, before your first visit for a smooth drop off experience. Our staff on Sunday Morning can help you with setting up an account as well.
Family Ministry Director
Lauren Lopez
laurenl@heritageumc.com
(727) 796-1329 #120
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Amanda Gantzert
amandag@heritageumc.com
(727) 796-1329 #139
Sunday Morning Programs
Drop Off Starts 15 minutes prior to the start of any program.
Heritage Kids 9 AM to 10 AM (During the Modern Service) - We offer an hour full of fun and learning. Our program follows a curriculum provided by Amazing Life for our Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Elementary aged students. We engage them in fun games, crafts and science activities that go along with a monthly theme and a weekly bible story.
11 AM to 12 PM (During the Traditional Service) - We offer an hour of fun filled childcare. Engaging the children in games, crafts, outside time and more.
View a sampling of our curriculum by visiting our Partnering with Parents and Families Page!
Childcare Programs
Sunday - 10 AM to 11:00 AM - childcare is provided for families/parent who attend Bible Study during this hour on Sunday Mornings.
Visit our Small Groups Page to find the right fit for you!
Have a Small Group that meets here at Heritage and would like us to consider providing childcare? Email LaurenL@heritageumc.com for more information.
Activity Participation Form
If you will be placing your child in childcare, participating in Skate Nights, camps, or other events with Children's Ministry, please make sure that we have a signed Activity Participation Form. This will help us better serve you and make drop offs easier and much quicker.
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Don't Miss It- Sign Up Now
We're excited to kick off our 3rd Annual Family Par-Tee Topgolf Fundraiser! Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled event that supports Heritage Children's Ministry and helps make camps, special events, and year-round opportunities for children to grow in their faith and experience the love of Jesus possible. Register early to reserve your spot—we can't wait to see you there!
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Parent's Night Out and Parent Meeting
Heritage Kids families, we’d love for you to join us for Parents Night Out on Friday, September 4, from 6:00–9:00 PM!
We’re kicking off the evening with a Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting in the Parlor from 6:00–6:30 PM, where we’ll dream together and discuss how we can best support our current and new families through Heritage Kids programming in the new school year. Your ideas, feedback, and vision are valuable, and we’d love to have you be part of the conversation!
After the meeting, we hope you enjoy a night out while your kids have a fun-filled evening of their own! Kids will enjoy games, a pizza dinner, a simple craft, and a movie to end the night.
Please RSVP so we can plan for your family! After your meeting, enjoy your evening and return to pick up your kiddos at 9:00 PM. We hope to see everyone there!
Can’t make it on September 4? No worries! We’ll have a second Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting on Sunday, September 6, between services in B6 so we can continue the conversation and share ideas for the new year.
We’re excited about what God has in store for Heritage Kids and can’t wait to dream together about the year ahead!
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CPR and First Aid Training- Sign Up Now
September 20th- 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Heritage UMC will be hosting a CPR and First Aid Training on September 20th after services in the chapel. Any staff or congregation member are encouraged to join if they are looking to get first aid and CPR certified. Cost of the training is 25 dollars. There are only 25 spots so please register now!