Childcare is offered in the nursery to children under 3 years of age.

Our Nursery Coordinator is Diane Chaon ~ nursery(at)gilbertumc.org

Please see our Nursery Brochure for detailed information about our Nursery here at First Gilbert UMC.

Did you know that the Nursery, along with the Children's Ministry program, offers a very special service to children with special needs? We provide one-on-one staff for these children in the Sunday School classes to enable them and their families to more fully participate in the life of the church.

Nursery Hours
The nursery is available for your use during the following times:

Sunday mornings:

The 8:15 and 9:45 service times are for infants and toddlers, 0 months – 3 years of age. Children 6 years and younger are welcome during the 11:15 service. Choir members: Staff members arrive by 7:45 if you need care for your children.

Sunday afternoons:

1:00 – 3:00 for Divorce Care.  There is no age restriction   Any committees or other groups that would like to use our services on Sundays are welcome to with a minimum of a 2 week notice.

Tuesday mornings:

Year-round, 9:00 – 11:00, for the Women’s Bible Study Group. Preschool volunteers are welcome to bring younger children for care during that time as well. There is no age restriction.

Wednesday nights:

For all Wednesday night activities, including Bell Choir, Chancel Choir rehearsals, for the Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs, Bible Studies, Classes. Age restrictions

Thursday nights:

Year-round, 7:30 – 9:00, for Lifesong rehearsal. There is no age restriction. Any committees or other groups that would like to use our services on Thursdays are welcome to with a minimum of a 2 week notice

We also provide care during the Administrative Council meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, as well as any special worship services (for example, during Holy Week). As noted above, if any group in the church needs child care for any reason, please give us at least a 2 week notice.