BUMC members benefit from a vibrant and active Christian education program with a Sunday Church School that serves all of the children and youth of the church and many adults. Elementary and youth fellowship programs encourage spiritual development and Christian values in a fun setting that keeps kids coming back. Adult programs explore biblical, theological and social topics while helping to strenghten our community ties.

Children

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9.

• Children's Church For ages 4 through grade 5: meets during worship on Sundays after the children's sermon and helps to introduce the children to worship and our Christian faith.
• Children's Church School programs are going strong, staffed by volunteers from the church.

Youth

• Youth grade 6 through High School: meets after coffee hour for 45 minutes (until 12:15 p.m.)
• We will be having a Confirmation Class next year for interested youth in grades 7 & 8, and older youth who have not yet been confirmed.
• Youth Group meets on Sundays from 6:30-8:00 PM for singing, devotions, fellowship activities and mission trip planning. Service programs help students to meet school community service requirements in meaningful ways while having a good time and learning the satisfaction of working to help others.
• BUMC Youth have the opportunity to attend summer camps at one of the three regional Methodist camps:
  • Camp Aldersgate in Rhode Island
  • Camp Mechuana in Maine
  • Wanakee United Methodist Center in New Hampshire

Adult

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples". John 8:31

• In recent years over 80 current and former BUMC members have had their spiritual lives enriched through the DISCIPLE Bible study program. Through DISCIPLE, persons will be strengthened in their faith and guided into service and ministry.
• Adult Sunday School meets from 11:30 to 12:15, where participants study and talk about a range of issues.
• Our Women's Book Group meets monthly to discuss the selection of the month.
• During the year lay leaders and clergy offer a variety of other opportunities to explore biblical, spiritual, theological, and social topics.