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 the 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​ Resumes January 18, 2023
​Wednesdays at 4:15 pm ET

We are glad you're here!

During the pandemic Sunday faith formation looked a little different at ULC. We pivoted and found new momentum and consistency in Worship Wednesday, our weekly faith formation gatherings for children on Zoom, Wednesdays at 4:15 pm ET. 

We will remain on Zoom for Worship Wednesday this winter and gather in person for monthly Sunday Fun Days - an experience in music, Bible adventure, fellowship, and fun for children, youth, and families on the first Sunday of each month.

Worship Wednesday
Supply Distribution Day

Videos of Worship Wednesday are regularly shared with the congregation during our Sunday worship.

To participate in Worship Wednesday please register your child(ren) by completing both of the forms on the Registration page (one set of forms for each child).

2022 ULC Trunk or Treat 

2022 ULC Easter Carnival

Christmas Play

ULC children and youth proclaimed the Word in the world and shared God's love for everyone! During worship on the third Sunday in Advent our children and youth shared special music and a special take on the Christmas story from Luke 2, "Twas the Evening of Christmas."

Children's Choir

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!