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Children & Family

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Parenting is an important job. You want to get it right and we want to help!

Huron River Methodist is preparing children for the road ahead.

Your children will learn that God loves them, they can trust him no matter what, and they should love others like Jesus loves them.

Explore the ways to connect with us below.

What's Happening in Children & Family
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Classes are available to all children, members and visitors alike. We will learn about God's plan of redemption from the Bible.

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A ministry focused on helping grandparents grow and pass on Christian faith to their grandchildren. 

We offer gatherings, classes, and Bible studies.

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Classes and events are the primary way the church supports families with ideas

for fun spiritually forming times in everyday life.

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Faith & Fatherhood alternate Mondays 

8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 

Faith & Fatherhood is a group for young dads to help in the spiritual development of children.

Faithful Mamas alternate Thursdays

8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 

Resumes Sept. 17th

Faithful Mamas is a Bible Study for moms with children birth through elementary.

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Summer programming for children and families. 

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Tuesday thru Friday​ |

8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Designed for children 1 to 4 years old. Our objective is to provide a loving, Christian developmentally appropriate atmosphere for your child.

Meet Our Children and Family Pastor
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Denise Kasischke
Pastor of Children and Family Ministry

I oversee faith formation of children birth - 5th grade which includes programming for children birth - 5th grade and support and education for parents and families of this same age group. I also work with long range planning as part of the Ministry Lead team of Pastors. I love the variety of opportunities to work with people of all ages in multiple settings. There is never a dull moment growing faith in Jesus! I also love the people who attend and their stories.

 

Fun Fact: I climbed Mt. Whitney (highest peak in the continuous US 14,505ft.) in one day.

Email Me

Upcoming Events

  • DivorceCare for Kids
    DivorceCare for Kids
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 15
    Huron River Methodist Church - The Hub
    Sep 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Huron River Methodist Church - The Hub, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    For children ages 5-12. If your kids are struggling with the challenges of divorce then this program will give them some tools to talk about those feelings. Our group is run by an experienced teacher and follows a well designed program that allows kids to share their fears and worries about divorce.
  • 3rd Grade Bible Class
    3rd Grade Bible Class
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 18
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    This event happens over the course of two Sundays. The first Sunday parents and their children meet for a meal, games, and learning about the Bible. The second Sunday, Bibles are presented to the children during the 10:30 a.m. service.
  • Trunk or Treat
    Trunk or Treat
    Sun, Oct 25
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Oct 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    A safe, family fun event. Dress up and visit over 60 decorated cars ready to fill your bag with treats. Sign up to decorate a trunk using the RSVP button.
  • Faith at Home: Discover God's Word
    Faith at Home: Discover God's Word
    Sun, Nov 01
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Nov 01, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    For preschool 3's & 4's and parents with children birth through 4 years. This class explains how parents can continue teaching the Bible at home. Children receive new Bible and learn how to use it.
  • Baptism Class
    Baptism Class
    Sun, Nov 01
    Huron River Methodist - Hub
    Nov 01, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Huron River Methodist - Hub, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    Learn the meaning of baptism and how to celebrate and remember this faith milestone. A prerequisite for an infant/child baptism.
  • 5th Grade Money & Me
    5th Grade Money & Me
    Sun, Nov 15
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Nov 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    Parents and children explore together how to honor God with our money, in our gifts to God, to others, and our daily choices.
  • Faith at Home: 4th Graders Family Service Project
    Faith at Home: 4th Graders Family Service Project
    Sun, Jan 24
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Jan 24, 2027, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    Parents and children learn the importance of service and plan a service project together. Lunch & service project beings at 10:30 a.m. 4th, 5th, and 6th graders may participate with the service project.
  • Faith at Home: How to Pray
    Faith at Home: How to Pray
    Sun, Feb 07
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Feb 07, 2027, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    For Young 5s and Kindergarteners and their parents. Parents and children learn fun ways to share prayer time together and develop their own prayer life.
  • 6th Grade Technology & Media
    6th Grade Technology & Media
    Sun, Feb 21
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Feb 21, 2027, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    Offers parents and 6th graders practical ideas and resources to help the family navigate technology and media.
  • 2nd Grade Acts of Worship
    2nd Grade Acts of Worship
    Sun, Mar 07
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Mar 07, 2027, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    Learn about the sacraments of the church: Baptism and Communion and the meaning and importance behind the different parts of worship.
  • 1st Grade Family Devotions
    1st Grade Family Devotions
    Sun, Apr 11
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Apr 11, 2027, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    This class offers practical, hands on ideas and resources to help lead family devotions at home.
  • Faith at Home: Blessing Your Children
    Faith at Home: Blessing Your Children
    Sun, May 02
    Huron River Methodist Church - Hub
    May 02, 2027, 11:30 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church - Hub, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    For Parents with Nursery Children Explore and practice how to bless your child everyday. A simple act that has great power to connect children and parents to God.
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