Faith formation is at the heart of what the Christian life is about. Faith as to be nurtured, nourished, sustained and formed. Growing in faith is a lifelong journey. Traditionally congregations have offered “Sunday School” to educate the young in the faith and nurture the seed within.
The Association along with the Heartland Conference offers opportunities for learning and growth in this area, as well as support to our Faith Formation leaders, and of course, resources for ministry.
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The following links provide Faith Formation resources our congregations use:
Shine children’s curriculum options
Cokesbury children’s curriculum options
PCUSA children’s curriculum options
Augsburg Fortress children’s curriculum options
Association of United Church Educators
Heartland Conference resources
Youth
Our Youth Ministry is committed to leadership and spiritual formation and youth advocacy. The Association along with the Heartland Conference offers opportunities for learning and growth in this area, as well as support to our Youth Leaders, and of course, resources for ministry.
Many of our congregations participate in youth events, overnighters, mission events. Every four years the United Church of Christ holds a National Youth Event. Regional Youth events are planned occasionally.
Many of our congregations plan mission field trips for youth. Find opportunities for mission field trips here:
UCC Mission Trip Opportunities
The following Links provide resources for leading Youth Ministries our congregations use:
Global Ministries – DOC & UCC Resources
Shine Curriculum, Generation Why
Cokesbury Youth curriculum options
