Ministries
Find A Place to Grow
Colby United Methodist Church offers a variety of learning opportunities for adults, youth, and children of all ages.
Children's Ministries
Children's Sunday School
Children's Sunday School is held on Sunday mornings from 9:00am-9:45am during the school year (September-May). It is offered for children age 4 through 4th Grade. Each week children engaged in a fun lesson, video, and activity.
Psalty Singers
Psalty Singers, a children's singing group, is offered as a part of Sunday School. This ministry is for children ages 4 through 4th grade. It meets on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 9:15am during the school year (September through May) and performs every 4 to 6 weeks in worship.
Learning To Use My Bible
“Learning To Use My Bible” is a class for 3rd/4th Grade children. The class meets on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour at 9:00am. Kids learn the books of the Bible, Bible stories, communion, baptism, and the Lord's Supper.
In addition, children acolyte each Sunday, doing the important task of bringing in the light of Christ and leading the light of Christ out into the world following the service.
Youth Group
Sunday Morning Classes
Sunday School classes for youth and children of all ages are available every Sunday from 9:00am-9:45am during the school year!
- Search for Life (5th-8th) - Students in the 5th-8th grades focus on the basics of the Christian faith, culminating in being confirmed or baptized as a full member at the end of 8th grade. The class has several opportunities throughout the year to "Ask the Pastor Anything," meet with mentors, participate in service projects and fundraisers, and participate in a mission trip during spring break.
UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship) - (a.k.a. Youth Group)
Youth Group for grades 7-12 meets on Sunday evenings from 5-6. We will meet in the Youth Group room at the church unless announced otherwise. The group will learn, talk, eat, and work together as well as engage in a monthly mission activity. We plan to do a mission trip in late spring. Details will be posted when plans are finalized. All are welcome!
Summer Youth Program
The mission of the CUMC Summer Program is to act as an outreach ministry embodying the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church, which maintain that education is the responsibility of the church as well as of the family and the schools, and instructs the use of "innovative methods of education designed to assist every child toward complete fulfillment as an individual person of worth."
The 2018 Summer Youth Program was an amazing success.
Please return to this page in early 2019 to see updates on the summer 2019 program.
Registration forms and booklets for 2019 will be available in May. If you have had children participate in the program in the past, you will receive a booklet in the mail. You may also download the booklet (when it becomes available). If you would like to be added to our mailing list please contact the church office by email at office@colbyumc.org or by phone 785-460-2761.
If you have a special gift or hobby that you'd like to share with children, please contact the church office or Trish Starbuck (CUMC Summer Youth Program Director).
Vacation Bible School
2019 VBS is set for July 8-12 from 9-11:30 am. Check back in the spring for theme and more details
If you are interested in volunteering or donating cookies/supplies, please contact the church office at 460-2761 or by email at office@colbyumc.org.
Adult Ministries
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Women's Sunday School class, currently reading Your Sacred Yes, meets weekly from 9-9:45 am every Sunday.
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Library Sunday School class, currently reading Beattitudes from the Backside, meets weekly from 9-9:45 am every Sunday
ALL adults are welcome to join either class!
PASTOR'S STUDY
Pastor Patrick is teaching two sections of the book, Christianity Rediscovered. Tuesdays at 7 pm at the church or through an online learning covenant community.
UMW (United Methodist Women)
UMW and its circles meet monthly. It is a community of women whose purpose is to know God, develop a supportive fellowship, and to participate in global ministries of the church. All women are encouraged to get involved with UMW.
MEN'S GROUP
"The Men's Group" meets weekly for breakfast and fellowship. All men are invited to come to Village Inn Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. The group wraps up in time for those who need to be at work by 8:00.
CHOIR
The CUMC Chancel Choir practices every Wednesday at 7 pm during the school year. It perform a variety of arrangements on Sunday mornings throughout each year. New voices are always encouraged to join the choir, so if you love to sing - please contact the church office for more information! Middle and High School singers are encouraged to join choir as well!
SATURDAY EVENING GAME NIGHT
ALL are invited to come from 6 pm to 9 pm for Game Night! Keep an eye on the church calendar and in the bulletin for scheduled times (typically Game Night is held once a month). Light snacks and nursery services are provided along with a variety of many different games for people of all ages! Please feel free to bring your own games and snacks to share, as well!