MDUUC Is For Families!
We know that families come in all shapes and sizes, big families, small families, chosen families, blended families, families with children with unique needs and gifts. Your MDUUC Lifespan Ministry staff is here to partner with every family and support you in helping your children to grow in body, mind and spirit.
What To expect
Worship Info
All are welcome in our church community. We gather in worship on Sunday mornings at 10:15 am.
Your families’ time with us begins in Bortin Hall at the Religious Education (RE) Greeter table! This is where we first connect, share all of the activities happening in our RE spaces each Sunday, and parents sign their children in to the space of their choice prior to entering the sanctuary for the service. Our families begin in worship together and, after the Time for All Ages, our children and youth have the option to head out to their RE spaces for the rest of their morning. Of course, young people are always welcome to stay for the full service as well – we love babies, kids and teens!
Our nursery is available for babies and toddlers prior to and during worship and through the connection hour.
Childcare Info
We recognize that caring for your child so you can attend Sunday programming and worship is an important role that we play in your family’s life. We strive to fulfill that role well. Nursery caregivers provide loving care for our littlest congregants ( infants, toddlers, and children through age 3). The Nursery Room is located in the Old Firehouse Preschool. You are welcome to bring your child(ren) in before worship starts, or at any time during the service.
We’re proud to have consistent supervision by our terrific and trained teen caregiver staff. They are committed to working in the nursery every Sunday with few exceptions, and also to providing childcare on other occasions. Please go by and introduce yourselves!
Parents are always welcome in our nursery. We ask that you please take the time to help your children feel comfortable in their environment by bringing any special items that may ease the transition. Promptly inform the caregivers of any special care, including medical needs, which your child(ren) may require.
There is a sign-in sheet in the nursery. It is important that you sign in your child (using the clipboard) and provide us allergy information and a mobile number. We may contact you during the service if we are unable to console your child.
You are also welcome to keep your child with you during the service. In addition, the Heritage Room at the back of the sanctuary and the Bortin Social Hall are places where you can both see and hear the service while your child has a bit more freedom to move around.
We also ask that you please not leave your child if they are ill.