Welcome!
We’re so glad you’re here.
Whether you just moved to the area, are exploring church for the first time, or are simply looking for a caring community for your family, you’ve come to the right place.
Our Children’s Ministry serves children from infants through 5th grade. You do not need to be a church member to participate.
We believe children are full participants in the life of faith.
Our programs are designed to honor children’s natural sense of wonder, support families in their faith lives at home, and build a community where every child feels known and loved.
How to get your child involved
The best first step is simply showing up on a Sunday morning.
- We are located at 1722 Oak Grove Rd, Decatur, GA 30033. View campus maps here.
- Our greeters at the Welcome Desk inside the Portico entrance will help you get oriented. View campus maps here.
- Worship services are: Traditional 8:30 AM, Modern 10:45 AM, and Traditional 11:00 AM.
- Sunday School is 9:30 to 10:30 AM, and Nursery is offered from 8:20 AM to 12:15 PM.
- Find more details about Sunday mornings for children, including programs and locations by age range, here.
Step 2: Register Your Child
All children attending Nursery, Sunday School, or Children’s Church must be registered, which ensures your child is added to our system and allows our staff to support them well. Registration can be completed in person by completing a Child Information Card at a check-in kiosk when you arrive (locations listed in Step 3 below); please turn this card in to a Children’s Ministry Staff member (in the Nursery or Sunday School rooms). Alternatively, you may register online before your first visit using the form linked below:
Step 3: Check In on Sunday Morning
All children attending Nursery, Sunday School, or Children’s Church must be checked in to one of our kiosks by an adult each week. If you are registering for the first time in person using a Child Information Card, then simply fill out the card and turn it in to a Children’s Ministry staff member (in the Nursery or Sunday School rooms). This will count as registration and check-in. After the one-time registration, your child will be added to our system, and you will use the kiosk computer to check in each Sunday.
Check-in kiosks are located at:
- Fellowship Hall: in the hallway outside of the Fellowship Hall (hallway closest to the Portico parking area)
- First Floor: Inside Room 125 (Nursery Hallway)
- Second Floor: in the Children’s Wing of the 200 hallway
- Portico: on the right after you enter the building
View campus maps here.
Step 4: Participate in Nursery, Sunday School, or Children’s Church
For Nursery and Sunday School, walk your child to their assigned room and teachers. The room locations are listed at the check-in kiosk. Find more details about nursery here and Sunday School here.
For Children’s Church, your child should accompany you to worship, and they will be dismissed early in the service to depart with adult leaders. Find more details about Children’s Church here.
Find more details about Sunday mornings, including programs and locations by age ranges, here.
Step 5: Explore What’s Next
Once your family is settled in, there’s so much more to discover from Wednesday evening choirs to seasonal events, overnight retreats, and Vacation Bible School. Check out Sundays for Children and Events & Special Programs to see what’s right for your family.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We are committed to being a place where every child belongs. We offer the Sunday School Buddies program for children with unique needs, as well as sensory accommodations in worship. If your child has specific needs, please reach out to Elizabeth Loughran, Director of Children’s Ministry at eloughran@ogumc.org.
Our Commitment to Safety
Oak Grove UMC is committed to providing a safe environment for every child in our care. Our Safe Environment Policy outlines the standards and procedures that all staff and volunteers are required to follow.
About Oak Grove UMC
Oak Grove United Methodist Church is a welcoming congregation in Decatur, Georgia. We offer three Sunday worship services and a full week of ministry for all ages. Our vision is to build inclusive, life-changing communities and experience transformation in Jesus Christ. To do this, we will connect with each other, grow in faith, and live out our faith in the world.
Our Children’s Ministry team is always happy to help you find your footing at Oak Grove.
Contact Elizabeth Loughran, Director of Children’s Ministry, eloughran@ogumc.org, 404.636.7558 ext. 218
