Faith Formation
for
Children, Youth and Family


​ There's a place for you here ~ means you and your children!

We thank you for supporting ministry with children at ULC that has not only survived, but grown throughout this pandemic. You are an important part of the ministry we share and we look forward to what the Spirit has in store! 

Worship Wednesday
 ​For Kids and Families
​Wednesdays at 4:15 pm ET

During the pandemic, our children meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesday afternoons for virtual faith formation. Children enjoy a variety of activities including a bible story, crafts, snacks and music with "Mrs. Janine."

​We are thrilled to welcome you and your house to participate! Fall 2021 faith formation with children on Zoom resumed on September 8th, and will reassess each semester depending on local Covid-19 case rates and vaccination eligibility.
There are so many wonderful events being planned in faith formation and music with children this fall. We look forward to venturing forth together in faith and pray for the health and well-being of all our children and families.

Important Reminders for Fall 2021

  • Supplies Pick Up: Supplies will be distributed at ULC on Sunday, September 26, 11:30am-12:30pm
  • Each Wednesday morning you will receive an email from Pastor Haley Vay with our Bible story themes and simple supply needs for each gathering.
  • To begin, your child(ren) will need a device to connect on Zoom (preferably with a screen), paper, scissors, crayons or markers, and their Spark Story Bible nearby. 

Connect with Us!

Contact Pastor Haley Beaman or the church office to get connected to Worship Wednesday!!

Children in Worship

Children are important to us here at ULC and we’re dedicated to providing a strong foundation for their lifelong faith formation. When we return to in person worship,  we invite you and your children to worship, learn, and grow together toward the front of the Sanctuary.

Consider the “Three E’s” that help us welcome a child’s participation in worship: 
  1. Educate: It is our joy and hope that children will feel welcome to worship in ways that uniquely appeal to their cognitive development. Each week a variety of books related to the theme of the day, as well as “Celebrate!” inserts that help children follow along with the liturgy, are provided.
  2. Engage: Being up front is a great way for children to see, hear, learn, and participate in worship! Each week there will be a variety of different ways to capture the imagination of our children through the sharing of scripture, music, dancing, coloring pages, puzzles, and more. 
  3. Equip: By providing a dedicated place for children in worship, they are better able to concretely understand their value as a child of God, and to know, “There’s a place for me here.” 
​Exercising the “Three E’s” with children in our congregation continues to help us grow as an inter-generational faith community. Together we are on the road of lifelong faith formation for the sake of Christ’s church.  We hope that you and your children will feel welcome to enjoy the space in worship; to actively participate, focus, grow in faith and learn about God’s love in their own unique and wiggly way!