Christian Education Program
Union Congregational Church is
Committed to Christian Education.

Nursery:
For the youngest children there is a nursery.
We have one consistent paid caregiver on
staff who is assisted by a volunteer.

Sunday School:
Our Sunday school has a one classroom
program for Kindergarten and primary
grade children. We use a wonderful curriculum specifically set up for this type
of classroom with diverse age-appropriate learning activities. The children attend the beginning of the worship service with their families and go to their classroom after the children's story.

Currently the Sunday school has two teachers who rotate and are assisted by one or more volunteers. The curriculum, One Room Sunday School, teaches them great Bible stories while
at the same time giving them tools and strategies they can apply to daily life.

Throughout the year children are encouraged to participate during worship. Many
share their musical talents or participate as acolytes or scripture readers. On the first
Sunday of the month, the children are also invited to participate in communion with
their families. During Advent, the children of the church take part in the annual pageant.
In the late Spring, the children lead worship on Children’s Sunday.

Youth Group:
The Youth Group meets once a month on Sunday morning. During these meetings they
discuss their faith and other issues that concern them. The youth are encouraged to
share ideas and activities that will strengthen the program and will make it
meaningful for them.

Adult Education:
During the year, several opportunities are available for adults. These sessions
are customarily offered during the week in the afternoons and evenings (material
covered is the same at each session). The classes are usually in a series and are
open to everyone.