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Ahoy and welcome aboard!
This is the Home Port for all children's ministries at South Shore United Methodist Church.
For more information about Shore Kids, contact the church office:
813-677-9482
Every child who attends events must complete a notarized Medical Release and Parental Consent form.
Download one here!

Shore Kids Opportunities each Sunday Morning Service beginning July 6:
- Birth through Pre-K 4 - Creative Play in the Under the Sea Nursery during the whole service or join after the Children's Moment
VPK through 3rd Grade - Shore Kids Children's Church following the Children's Moment
4th and 5th Grade - worship with your families, engage with a busy board, and/or serve as a liturgist or communion steward.
Shore Kids Busy Boards are available during our Worship Services
for children K through 5th to use while participating in worship.
Connect with one of our Worship Support Members to receive one.
Serve with Shore Kids on Sundays!
We are continually seeking adults that will serve as a lead teacher or assistant for Shore Kids during our 9:30am Sunday Worship Service. We will provide you with step-by-step curriculum and materials to have a successful experience shepherding our children in their faith. Connect with Pastor Sarah for more information.
Join us this Summer!

We will meet on Saturday and/or Sundays throughout the summer for fellowship and fun.
Shore Kids (K thru 5th) will participate with their parents.
JULY 2025 CALENDARS
available in the Welcome Center or by emailing for more information.
For more information, email here.
"UNDER THE SEA" NURSERY
Our Nursery is committed to providing a safe, nurturing Christian environment for young children.
The nursery at SSUMC is staffed by employees of our Church Nursery Staff and church volunteers. All workers and volunteers have been carefully screened and trained.
The Nursery is available during our weekly service and for all special worship services at South Shore UMC for infants and children Birth through PreK-4.
RSVP is required in order to ensure space.
Please email to register.

RESOURCES!
Sometimes, parenting is hard and, we don't always have the answers. Sometimes, we just need a little help. There's nothing wrong with that!
Shore Kids has a small resource library in the Under the Sea Nursery.
Check out a resource today!