CELEBRATE RECOVERY at Bridgeport UMC offers a safe place for all. Celebrate Recovery is a place where folks can relax, and focus on solutions to all of life's challenges. Those solutions come through our faith in Christ. Celebrate Recovery provides us God-given tools and principles to live by.
CR Bridgeport is an engaging service opportunity. With exciting contemporary worship and weekly testimonies or lessons, many come to find Wednesday evenings as their reprieve from the daily pressures of our culture and lives.
Celebrate Recovery is not just for substance use issues. In fact, that is the minority. If you struggle with bad habits, worry, depression, anger, resentment, or any of life's issues that pull us from our God-given potential, then CR is right for you.
Come check out Celebrate Recovery - you'll be glad that you did.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY at Bridgeport UMC offers a safe place for all. Celebrate Recovery is a place where folks can relax, and focus on solutions to all of life's challenges. Those solutions come through our faith in Christ. Celebrate Recovery provides us God-given tools and principles to live by.
CR Bridgeport is an engaging service opportunity. With exciting contemporary worship and weekly testimonies or lessons, many come to find Wednesday evenings as their reprieve from the daily pressures of our culture and lives.
Celebrate Recovery is not just for substance use issues. In fact, that is the minority. If you struggle with bad habits, worry, depression, anger, resentment, or any of life's issues that pull us from our God-given potential, then CR is right for you.
Come check out Celebrate Recovery - you'll be glad that you did.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY at Bridgeport UMC offers a safe place for all. Celebrate Recovery is a place where folks can relax, and focus on solutions to all of life's challenges. Those solutions come through our faith in Christ. Celebrate Recovery provides us God-given tools and principles to live by.
CR Bridgeport is an engaging service opportunity. With exciting contemporary worship and weekly testimonies or lessons, many come to find Wednesday evenings as their reprieve from the daily pressures of our culture and lives.
Celebrate Recovery is not just for substance use issues. In fact, that is the minority. If you struggle with bad habits, worry, depression, anger, resentment, or any of life's issues that pull us from our God-given potential, then CR is right for you.
Come check out Celebrate Recovery - you'll be glad that you did.
CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES
At Bridgeport United Methodist Church, we believe children and youth are not the church of tomorrow, but an essential part of the church today. From their earliest years through young adulthood, we seek to nurture faith that is rooted in God’s love, shaped by Scripture, and lived out through compassion and service.
We are committed to creating spaces where children and youth are known, welcomed, and encouraged to grow—asking questions, discovering their gifts, and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Together with families, we walk alongside the next generation as they grow in faith, hope, and love.
Children's Ministries
At Bridgeport United Methodist Church, our ministry with children is rooted in the belief that faith is formed over time—through love, trust, and shared life in the church. We seek to create a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are known by name, surrounded by care, and invited to grow in their understanding of God’s love.
Through age-appropriate teaching, worship experiences, and opportunities to serve alongside their families, children are encouraged to explore Scripture, learn the stories of faith, and discover that they belong to God and to the community of the church. We value curiosity and questions, recognizing that faith grows best in spaces where children are free to wonder, learn, and grow.
Our children’s ministries partner closely with parents and caregivers, honoring the vital role families play in faith formation. Together, we seek to nurture faith that is grounded in grace, shaped by love of neighbor, and responsive to God’s call in the world.
Youth in ministry.
Youth Ministries
At Bridgeport United Methodist Church, our youth ministry seeks to create a space where young people are welcomed as they are and encouraged to grow into who God is calling them to be. We recognize that adolescence is a time of exploration, questioning, and discovery, and we believe faith can be honest, thoughtful, and resilient in the midst of it all.
Youth are invited into a community where relationships matter—where they are known by caring adults, supported by peers, and trusted with meaningful participation in the life of the church. Through worship, study, service, and shared experiences, young people are encouraged to deepen their faith, explore Scripture, and reflect on what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world.
Service and mission are central to our youth ministry. Young people are given opportunities to serve alongside one another and with the wider church, learning that faith is not only something we talk about, but something we live—through compassion, justice, and love of neighbor.
Our goal is to nurture a faith that endures beyond youth group—a faith rooted in grace, strengthened through community, and responsive to God’s call in every season of life.
Safety and Care
The safety and well-being of children and youth are a sacred trust. At Bridgeport United Methodist Church, we are committed to providing environments where young people are cared for with attentiveness, respect, and responsibility.
All volunteers and staff who work with children and youth follow the Safe Sanctuaries policies of the United Methodist Church, which include appropriate screening, training, and supervision practices. These guidelines help ensure that our ministries are grounded in care, accountability, and healthy boundaries.
We strive to create spaces where children and youth feel safe, welcomed, and valued—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you have questions or concerns about safety practices, we welcome conversation and are glad to share more about how we seek to care well for every child and young person entrusted to us.
Getting Involved
We know every family’s schedule, season of life, and comfort level is different. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or looking for a church home, there is space for you and your family at Bridgeport United Methodist Church.
Opportunities for children and youth are offered on Sundays and throughout the year, with details shared on our Events & Calendar page. We invite you to visit, ask questions, and take part at a pace that feels right for you.
If you would like to learn more or have specific questions, our staff would be glad to connect with you. Contact us at info@bridgeportumc.org. We look forward to welcoming you and walking alongside your family in faith.
Growing in faith across generations.