Acolytes

acolytes@cascadeumc.org
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The purpose of the Acolyte Ministry is to foster commitment and devotion to God by training youth to be servant leaders through active participation in the worship service.  Acolytes carry the symbols of our faith and bring in the light as witnesses of Christ to commence the worship service and take the light out into the world to signify the Lord’s presence with us at the conclusion of the worship service.

Children’s Ministry

children@cascadeumc.org
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The purpose of the Children’s Ministry is to provide age-appropriate Christian education enrichment and fellowship opportunities for children ages 0-12 by providing supportive, nurturing programming to the small children and tween populations and their families and by facilitating their spiritual growth thereby ensuring the development of strong, deep roots in the Christian faith and United Methodism. 

Christian Education YPD

rock@cascadeumc.org
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The purpose of the Christian Education Ministry within the Young People’s Division is to glorify Jesus Christ by sharing God’s love with those who may not know Him, surrounding youth with opportunities for spiritual growth in safe learning environments, and sending them forth equipped and empowered to make disciples for Jesus Christ.  Christian Education YPD includes bible study classes for children (The R.O.C.K.), youth and young adults; confirmation class and vacation bible school.

Confirmation Class

youthministry@cascadeumc.org
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The purpose of Confirmation Class is to help our young people “confirm” their faith through learning about the life of Jesus Christ and why they are a vital part of the Kingdom of God and the Church.  This enlightening and transformative experience includes instruction on the history of the United Methodist denomination and how young people are expected to live out their faith as Christians who affirm a Wesleyan theology.  Participants in Confirmation Class must be at least 12 years old.

Higher Education and Campus Ministry (HECM)

highereducation@cascadeumc.org
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The purpose of the Cascade Higher Education and Campus Ministry (HECM) is to maintain and promote the value of higher education at all levels—undergraduate and post graduate—as an equalizer in the social structure through identifying and awarding resources, promoting the integration of faith and secular life experiences and celebrating higher education achievement. Our goals:

1. Maintain continuous and interactive communication between Cascade and the local higher education community.
2. Promote the value of higher education achievement at all levels—undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate.
3. Develop and implement programs and promote opportunities for college and university students to explore the integration of faith and secular life experiences.
4. Provide opportunities for Cascade United Methodist Church parishioners to support higher education achievement and aspirations. Develop and present programs that inform CUMC members of current and historical efforts to celebrate education.

​Higher Education and Campus Ministry Scholarship Program. The application deadline is the second Friday in February of every year. Please visit our How To’s page for more information on our Scholarship Program.