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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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Rotating Mondays & Thursdays |

8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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

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

  • Tree of Life Preschool Physical Education
    Tree of Life Preschool Physical Education
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 21
    Huron River Methodist Church - The Den
    Jul 21, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
    Huron River Methodist Church - The Den, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    3 - 5 year olds Caregivers are encouraged to stay and participate Improve your kiddo’s balance, agility, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time as they participate in a variety of plyometric drills and games specifically designed to be fun and functional for their growth and development!
  • Camp Newkirk
    Camp Newkirk
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 22
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Jul 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    Summer programming for Children & Families. See Saw Friends (2yrs - 5yrs with caregivers): Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1st - 6th Grade: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Spiritual Parenting Book Club
    Spiritual Parenting Book Club
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 22
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Jul 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    "Giving Your Words" by Sally and Clay Clarkson. Bring your dinner, lawn chairs, and your kids and join us outside by the playground.
  • Basketball Camp: 1st - 3rd Grade
    Basketball Camp: 1st - 3rd Grade
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 04
    Aug 04, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Next Step Rec, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    This unique camp experience combines fundamental skills, character building attributes and a few Bible verses. Age appropriate games and contests will keep the sessions fun.
  • Basketball Camp: 4th-5th Grade
    Basketball Camp: 4th-5th Grade
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 04
    Aug 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Next Step Rec, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    This unique camp experience combines fundamental skills, character building attributes and a few Bible verses. Age appropriate games and contests will keep the sessions fun.
  • Grand Camp
    Grand Camp
    Wed, Aug 13
    Huron River Methodist Church
    Aug 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
    A fun evening for grandparents and grandkids up to 6th grade to grow in faith together. Strengthen your camping and spiritual skills at the same time. Learn how to set up a tent, build a fire, and use a bow and arrow. Dinner included.
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