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First
Congregational UCC makes a commitment to
inform our daily life with God's Word
through study, worship and fellowship
"The
Lord is our God...Keep these words that I am
commanding you today in your heart. Recite
them to your children and talk about them when
you are at home and when you are away, when you
lie down and when you arise." Deut
6:4-7
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Children
and Youth
Opportunities at First UCC |
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CongoKingdom (Sunday School) is
offered for children through the seventh
grade. The CongoKingdom begins once the
children leave worship about 10:15 a.m. on
Sunday mornings. Children (K-8th grade) meet
their shepherds and teachers in the
Gathering Place and go to their lesson that
lasts until 11:15 a.m. Special church school
programs are offered during the summer and
various times during the year
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Youth
programs are organized for children in
PreK through 5th grades, Middle school (6th
and 7th and 8th grades), and senior high
(9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades). The
youth programs meet on regular schedules
during the school year. |
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Nursery
Program: First Congregational UCC
provides the nursery as part of its
ministryto your whole family. You may keep
your child with you to worship as a family.
However, in the nursery, you may be
confident that your child will receive
attention and introduction to the basic
stories of faith. Knowing that we are caring
for your child, you may relax and enjoy the
worship experience. You are welcome to stay
with your child in the nursery. for infants and toddlers is offered
during all services of worship. |
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Confirmation:
Confirmation is a process that begins when
you decided to baptize your child/baby and
includes their entire time of church growth:
worship, Sunday School, Bible School, youth
activities, church camp, and specialized
instruction with parents and pastors.
Formal confirmation teaching begins in 7th
grade (during Congo Kingdom time), and
continues through high school or when the
confirmation goals are achieved. |
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Middle School and High School:
Click
here to visit Middle School and HS Parent Information
Page |
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Small
Group and Family Ministries
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Adult Education Experiences:
There are many studies at First
Congregational UCC that introduce beginners
and challenge experiences students of
scripture.
Adult
education programs include regular adult
Bible
study, book study and
contemplation/conversational experiences. |
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Small Group Experiences: includes
adult Covenant Groups, Reader's Theatre,
Prayer Shawl Ministry and retreats. |
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Family Centered Education: includes
intergenerational programs that include
children with their families. |
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Mission and Social Justice |
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Mission Trips |
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Elderlife
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PrimeTime
Friends: Our congregation is
rich and diverse in age and experience. It's
an exciting place to meet old friends and
new. We emphasize fellowship as a food for
the spirit. Senior members of our
congregation meet once a month to share with
each other both a wonderful meal and
nourishment of the spirit. In an
informational setting, we're fed by members
who volunteer to prepare the meal. Then
we're guided in devotions and share the
experiences of group members or a program of
interest. Please joins us
the third
Wednesday of each month at 12 noon. Come to
one, come to all. Don't be shy! You'll meet
great folks! An invitation is extended to
anyone who is retired and is open for great
fellowship, food, and program |
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Elderlife Ministry
Opportunities within the church are numerous
- visiting shut-ins, those in nursing homes, or
those who have been hospitalized; sending cards;
providing transportation to church;
or helping with
food service for luncheons, funerals, weddings,
church events, or coffee hour. Volunteers for
these ministries are always welcome.
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