SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
SUNDAY NURSERY CARE at 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Infants – 4-years-old
SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:30 a.m.
Preschool-5th Grade
Children’s Center
Middle & High School
The PIT in the CLC
Fifth Sundays of each month are Family Worship. Sunday school will be paused for all grade levels on the Fifth Sundays of each month. Nursery care is available.
Infants – 4-years-old
SUNDAY SCHOOL at 9:30 a.m.
Preschool-5th Grade
Children’s Center
Middle & High School
The PIT in the CLC
Fifth Sundays of each month are Family Worship. Sunday school will be paused for all grade levels on the Fifth Sundays of each month. Nursery care is available.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY VOLUNTEERS
Sunday School & Nursery Care Volunteers
We are still in need of volunteers to run our Sunday School programs this year. We are asking for a once a month commitment from volunteers to teach a Sunday School class. We will provide you with all the materials needed to teach Sunday School in advance. If interested in volunteering for Sunday School, please reach out to Beth Torrey btorrey@fumcbirmingham.org and Dayna Ratliff dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org. We have open spots in Preschool, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade classrooms.
We are still in need of volunteers to run our Sunday School programs this year. We are asking for a once a month commitment from volunteers to teach a Sunday School class. We will provide you with all the materials needed to teach Sunday School in advance. If interested in volunteering for Sunday School, please reach out to Beth Torrey btorrey@fumcbirmingham.org and Dayna Ratliff dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org. We have open spots in Preschool, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade classrooms.
Sunday Nursery Care Volunteers
If you have a passion for caring for our little babies by holding, rocking, and comforting them, we invite you to consider volunteering in our nursery. We are in need of volunteers to help in the nursery during Sunday services. Your support is greatly appreciated.
If you have a passion for caring for our little babies by holding, rocking, and comforting them, we invite you to consider volunteering in our nursery. We are in need of volunteers to help in the nursery during Sunday services. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Volunteer Application Process:
To insure a safe and effective experience, all volunteers working with children must complete the Volunteer Application Process and receive a brief training before starting.
Additional information will be provided. For more information on how to complete this process, please contact Dayna Ratliff at dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org.
To insure a safe and effective experience, all volunteers working with children must complete the Volunteer Application Process and receive a brief training before starting.
Additional information will be provided. For more information on how to complete this process, please contact Dayna Ratliff at dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org.
ACOLYTE MINISTRY PROGRAM
Acolyte Ministry Program
NOW ACCEPTING NEW ACOLYTES FOR 2025-26
Acolyting is a meaningful leadership experience for children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. This role offers a unique opportunity to take an active part in worship by lighting the Christ candles at the beginning of our services in the main sanctuary. As acolytes, children will wear a special robe and cotta provided for them. This important role not only enhances the worship experience but also often becomes a treasured part of their children’s church journey.
We generally ask our acolytes to commit to one Sunday per month from September to May. If your child is considering becoming an acolyte, please contact Dayna Ratliff at dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org for further information.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW ACOLYTES FOR 2025-26
Acolyting is a meaningful leadership experience for children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. This role offers a unique opportunity to take an active part in worship by lighting the Christ candles at the beginning of our services in the main sanctuary. As acolytes, children will wear a special robe and cotta provided for them. This important role not only enhances the worship experience but also often becomes a treasured part of their children’s church journey.
We generally ask our acolytes to commit to one Sunday per month from September to May. If your child is considering becoming an acolyte, please contact Dayna Ratliff at dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org for further information.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR & SPARK
SPARK returns Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Spark is our mid-week children’s program which runs in tandem with Children’s Choir rehearsals on Thursday afternoons from 4:15-6:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center at Birmingham First. This program, tailored for children ages 3 through 5th grade, offers a fun-filled afternoon featuring joyful music and a variety of engaging activities such recreation, Bible stories, fellowship, and singing.
Children are welcome to join the choir without attending SPARK. Parents can drop off and pick up their children directly at their designated rehearsal spaces. Additionally, children can join the choir or SPARK at any time during the school year to accommodate sports seasons or other activities.
Visit our SPARK PAGE for more information, to register or to register as a Spark Student Worker or Volunteer.
Spark is our mid-week children’s program which runs in tandem with Children’s Choir rehearsals on Thursday afternoons from 4:15-6:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center at Birmingham First. This program, tailored for children ages 3 through 5th grade, offers a fun-filled afternoon featuring joyful music and a variety of engaging activities such recreation, Bible stories, fellowship, and singing.
Children are welcome to join the choir without attending SPARK. Parents can drop off and pick up their children directly at their designated rehearsal spaces. Additionally, children can join the choir or SPARK at any time during the school year to accommodate sports seasons or other activities.
Visit our SPARK PAGE for more information, to register or to register as a Spark Student Worker or Volunteer.
Family Registration Form/Medical Form
All NEW families or current families with new changes to their information are asked to complete a Family Registration Form to identify anticipated participation in programming.
All participants in Nursery, Sunday School, or church events must have a Medical Release form on file. If you have completed a medical release form since June 2024, you do not need to submit an updated form.
Click the button below for printable forms.
All participants in Nursery, Sunday School, or church events must have a Medical Release form on file. If you have completed a medical release form since June 2024, you do not need to submit an updated form.
Click the button below for printable forms.
We are here for you!
Rev. Rachael M. Dunlap
Associate Pastor of Children and Youth Ministries, Birmingham & Berkley First
Megan Klapp
Special Events, Children & Families Ministries
mklapp@fumcbirmingham.org
248-646-1200 ext. 3131
248-646-1200 ext. 3131
Beth Torrey
Coordinator, Children & Families Ministries & Unite
btorrey@fumcbirmingham.org
248-646-1200 ext. 3144
248-646-1200 ext. 3144
Dayna Ratliff
Coordinator, Children & Families Ministries
dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org
248-646-1200 ext. 3129
248-646-1200 ext. 3129