Where Christian Education is Soaring to New Heights!
Welcome to the website for children and their families at First United Methodist Church of DeKalb! We are dedicated to partnering with parents to cultivate the spiritual growth of the family. Our goal is for children to learn about God's love in a safe, secure and loving environment. Check out our website to see what Children's Ministry is all about at First UMC!

Children's Ministries:
Rotation Model Teaching
What is it?
What is it's history?
What Is "Multiple Intelligences"?
Sunday Morning
Classroom Assignments
Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten
Nursery
The Garden
The Globe
The Net
The Tabernacle
The Temple
Thou Art
Toddler Two's
Rotation Workshop Schedule
Programming
Calendar of Events
Family & Kid-Friendly Links
Road Crews
Seasonal Events
Vacation Bible School
Leadership
Contacts
Cornerstones
Children's Messenger
Policies for Parents and Volunteers
Mission Projects
Safe Sanctuaries
Stewardship
Strategic Plan
Vision and Values
Registration Forms
Medical Release Form
Enrollment Form
Picture Gallery

First UMC Ministries:
Adult Ministries
Children's Ministries
College Ministries (NIU Wesley Foundation)
Community Ministries
Library
Media Resources
Music
Pastoral Care
Prayer Circle
Preschool and Daycare
Scouting
Senior Adults
United Methodist Women (UMW)
United Methodist Youth Fellowship  (UMYF)