Photography by Steve Payne.

Christian Education

The Christian Education program is fast growing at KUPC. We offer a variety of Sunday School classes ranging from the 3 year old class to the adult classes. Our church year encompasses great opportunities for the children such as Vacation Bible School and Summer Children’s church. In addition to these Christian Education opportunities, KUPC provides many other fellowship events throughout the year such as the winter sleepover and back to school campout. Come worship with us and join our growing force of children and adults serving God.

Christian Education is a ministry priority at KUPC.  There are Church School classes for all ages on Sunday morning beginning at 9:45am.  Attention is paid to age appropriate material and multiple intelligence learning as lessons are developed.
  

  A Nursery for children through age 2 is provided each Sunday.  The Nursery is designed to be a warm and nurturing atmosphere to welcome the youngest members of God's family.  Nursery attendants are available from 9:45am through the conclusion of Worship.

  A Pre-School Class for children ages 3 through 5 is taught by Sarah Stump using Bible Quest curriculum.  It focuses on key Bible stories using a wide variety of storytelling, crafts, and play.

  A modified Rotation Model Sunday School program is designed for elementary age children.  Nine to Twelve Bible stories are studied in age-appropriate depth each year in a format of storytelling, art, science, games, computer activities, drama, video and cooking.  A rotation fo teachers and volunteers lead the classes.

  Middle School Youth use Bible Quest curriculum which focuses on more advanced Bible passages and their application to life as experienced by Middle School age Youth.  The class is led by Mary McMillan.

  The Senior High Class is led by Steve Payne and Brent Sears.  The Youth focus on Biblical discussion using the lectionary and a wide range of resources.

  There are three Adult Classes that meet each Sunday morning.  Each class has a unique format in an attempt to reach a variety of adult interests:

  The Geneva Class meets in the Parlor and is led by the Rev. Ken King.  He says that his curriculum "is the Bible".  The class format is a mixture of lecture and discussion.

  Jeff Brown leads a class in the Library known to all as The Men's Class which is open to persons of either gender interested in the call topic.  The class generally uses The Present Word Curriculum, but does on occasion branch out to other video and written materials.

  The Thoughtful Christian Class is moderated by the Rev. John Davis.  The class meets in the Fellowship Hall and studies a wide range of topics.  Lively discussions and learning activities are the benchmarks of the class.

  Outside the Church School Hour there are a wide range of educational opportunities available for children, youth and adults at KUPC.

 Second Hour
   Following the Time With Young Disciples in Worship, children ages 3 through first grade are dismissed to Second Hour.  Volunteers lead the children in age-appropriate activities that reflect the theme of Worship in the Sanctuary.

Fun-At -Church Group
  This group is a mission based program for children in K-5th grade. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:15pm to 7pm.  Programs are thematic and culminate with a monthly mission emphasis.

Table Celebration Classes
  These classes are a three part series of Communion Preparation for children and their parents or adult sponsors.  Classes are offered in the fall of each year and are open to children in 1st - 6th grades.  Participants are led in age-appropriate study of Baptism and Communion by the Pastor and Director of Christian Education.  The finale of the class is the opportunity for the class to prepare the Communion bread for the worshipping community.

Vacation Bible School
  VBS is held annually in late summer for children and youth.  VBS 2007 will be July 30 - August 3, 9am - 11:30am. The theme is "Bible Characters on Parade".  Biblical dramatist, Norm Arrington, will lead our studies of Old Testament people who were called to go on a journey for God.  It will be enchanced with games, crafts, projects and music.  Plan to join the learning and the fun as participant or leadership. Mr. Arrington has a special gift of drama that appeals to all ages.

Youth Group
 The KUPC Youth Group is an opportunity for Middle School and Senior High Youth to gather for fellowship, service and growth.  A monthly schedule is published with opportunities for meetings and projects.  Outreach by the group includes outings, mission trips, retreats and community involvement.

Confirmation Class
  Confirmation Classes are offered yearly for youth in 7th grade and older.  The classes meet monthly October through May with two additional weekend retreats and a service project.  Youth who complete the classes and choose to join the church by public profession of faith are confirmed  on Pentecost Sunday.

Women's Bible Study
 The Women's Bible Study meets weekly on Friday at 9:30am in the  Cleek Parlor at the church.  This group enjoys an intensive Bible study and fellowship time.  Their studies are varied and are selected by the group.