CHILDREN AND FAMILY

In our ministry with children and families, our goal is to help families find their way back to God, connect with others, and contribute to changing the world. Look, we know how hard at can be out there in today's world.  Our hope is we can help you navigate your way through this thing, and to keep you connected to God and each other!   Help us help you.  Share with us how we can help!  If you have an idea, we are all ears and willing to make it happen!   Bear Creek wants to walk with you in any way we can! 

  • KIDS CONNECTION SUNDAYS

    Each Sunday, we invite children to stay in church with their families until the Pastor Brook does the "Children's Moment." Then they get to follow their teachers to Kids Connection, where they learn about God in fun and age-appropriate ways! 

  • fUN monthly and SEASONAL EVENTS

    Every first Sunday of the month is officially "Camp Summit Sunday" for kids K-5. Kids split into age groups and do fun games, crafts, and have lunch! 11:15am-1pm on the first Sunday of each month. For Youth grades 6-12 we have Youth Summit on the final Sunday of each month!


    We also host events for the neighborhood at Halloween (Trunk or Treat) and Easter (Egg Hunt - Apr 19, 2025).

  • vACATION bIBLE SCHOOL

    Vacation Bible School is always fun! Typically the first M-Th of August in the mornings, we provide fun activities, stories, projects, crafts, and games along with telling truths from God.


    In 2025, VBS dates are Aug 4-7 from 9-12:30. 

Vacation Bible Camp: ROAD TRIP

August 4-7 from 9-12:30 each day!

For Vacation Bible Camp 2025 we are going on a ROAD TRIP! Join us for fun songs, skits, activities, games, crafts, snacks, and all the fun you can imagine!

We will provide snacks and will have gluten-free and nut-free options available.

We ask that all attendee children be fully potty trained. This is appropriate for children ages 4-10.

And guess what? It's FREE! But registration is required.

Watch the video, here!


To REGISTER your child for Vacation Bible Camp


VOLUNTEER to help

Youth Summit

All youth, grades 6-12, are invited to join us on the final Sunday of each month for YOUTH SUMMIT. Games, food, friends, stories, activities... it's got everything fun! 11:15am-1pm

Trunk or Treat is a great way to get to know your neighbors at Bear Creek UMC!

Camp Summit Sundays

Kids from grades K-12 are invited for a special monthly activity time - food, fun, games, crafts, stories, and best of all FRIENDS! Students will be split into appropriate age groups and given lunch. Invite a friend! 

At Bear Creek, families aren't our future...they are our NOW! 

Here at Bear Creek we are dedicated to surrounding you and your children with God's love!   If there's one thing we want you to know and your child to know is that you are an incredible gift!   Now look, I know it may not feel like that sometimes.  We know what it's like to get those children up, dressed, and out the door on a Sunday morning!  It's work!  That's why if you get here late because of a child who can't seem to get in gear, there is no judgement here!  We are just glad you made it.  And our hope is that once you get here you can relax and enjoy someone being there for you and your children.  Sit back, grab a latte, and relax in God's house of grace for a while!  Rest on the truth that you are not alone! 

Working with anyone under the age of 18 at Bear Creek requires a full background check and Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.