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 Middle School Ministry
Lots of ways to get connected, have fun and grow faith.
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We’ve designed our middle school ministries around your student’s specific phase in life. We love middle schoolers and we’d love to be your partner for pursuing real-deal discipleship. Learn how we partner with families during each phase, by downloading our age-specific phase plan for grades: Sixth, Seventh, Eighth. We recommend many Bibles and resources for students to grow in the faith—find the resources available for purchase here. |
Join us with Middle School Ministry (MSM)!
We have weekly offerings for students: worship, learning about God and spending time in a small group. There are also opportunities for students to grow faith big through workshops, retreats, service experiences and camp. Check out our calendar and plan ahead for the whole year, even download a PDF to keep on your fridge. Questions? Contact Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org, 614-451-3736.
What's Coming Up?
Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate, buy tickets and attend the inspirational May 12 O 2 Conference to hear the student and young adult presentations along with the keynote speaker. Tickets are available now, cost is $10 and includes dinner. Find all the details and order tickets at o2conference.org. For more information, contact info@o2conference.org. Middle School Almost Summer Late Nighter – May 18
Come hang out with MSM at the last Late Nighter of the school year! We're going all out for this one—including a pizza party! Friday, May 18, from 6:00-11:00 pm at Mill Run. Invite friends. Register here. Contact Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org.
Vacation Bible School – June 11-15
Sixth graders get to attend VBS, and seventh and eighth graders get to volunteer. It's a do-not-miss-week! Sixth graders, find details and register here. Seventh and eighth graders find lots of information about being a teen helper here.
MSM Summer Camp – June 24-28
Ongoing Programs and Workshops
MSM (Middle School Ministry) Group — Sundays at Mill Run
Students will experience God through fellowship, games, worship and small group time. Students will be in the same small group all year, with the same mentor. It's is a safe place to experience God and ask questions. Everyone is welcome. Meets during the school year, Sundays, 4:30-6:30 pm at Mill Run. Read more on our F.A.Q. here about the change from Wednesdays to Sundays. Questions? Contact Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org.
Next Step Workshops – Know and Grow Your Faith
Next Step Workshops are fundamental training sessions designed around a child's developmental phase of life. They prepare parents and kids to grow and live in the Christian faith. Most workshops are for parents and kids to attend together. Parents will be encouraged and equipped as the primary former of faith to take it home and live it out together. Contact Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org. Here's some of the Core Workshops:
The Ten Commandments Workshop (Sixth Graders)
Learn the distinction between the Law and Gospel, the meaning of each of the Ten Commandments, their value for life today, and living in a state of forgiveness with God and others. Recommended for sixth graders and parents but older students are welcome. $7 fee. Next workshop will be in the fall, 2018.*See below.
The Lord's Prayer Workshop (Seventh Graders)
Discover why we pray by examining the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. We use the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer to learn about God’s priorities, provision, power to forgive, protection and victory. Recommended for seventh graders and parents, but sixth graders and older students are welcome. $15 fee. *See below.
The Apostles' Creed Workshop (Eighth Graders)
Designed to clarify what it means to believe in God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Eighth graders and parents come to understand the meaning of each part of the Apostles' Creed and why it is important for Christians. Students and parents work together to write a Family Creed. Older students are welcome to attend in order to complete all classes prior to the Confirmation Capstone. $15 fee. Next workshop is April 8-29, 6:30-8:00 pm at Mill Run. Register here. *See below. How to Follow Jesus in Middle School
Middle School can be tough. We’re here to help. In an engaging and interactive way, we’ll help you prepare for the challenges of the middle school years. You’ll also get a preview of the exciting 6-8th grade ministry of UALC! Friends are welcome, too. The next workshop is August 5, 12:00-1:45 pm at Mill Run. Register here. Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org.
*We've found over and over again that students make giant steps of faith by participating in our retreats, camps, and mission trips. Before being confirmed, please plan to attend at least one UALC retreat or camp and one UALC mission trip. We provide scholarships so no one has to miss out on these amazing experiences. For all workshops, contact Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org.
Worship Academy – Raising Up the Next Generation of Worship Leaders
The Academy utilizes private and semi-private lessons, band rehearsals, and Scriptural teachings to train up the next generation of worship leaders from within our congregation. The Academy is for middle and high school students who desire training in tech teams (audio/visual arts), prayer teams, or worship bands. Next worship academy is planned for fall 2018, but we are gauging participation in each season so please express your interest. Contact Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org. More info.
Sunday Morning Experience
We believe that when students reach the middle school years, they should be in regular worship with their families, where they are connecting with the larger faith community and experiencing the Sacraments. While not offered every Sunday, Next Step Workshops (above) will be a part of the Sunday experience. Students can also grow in their faith by serving in Kids' Church at Mill Run and Lytham Road. Kelsey Payne, kpayne@ualc.org.
Tae Kwon Do
We work on developing self-defense skills and provide regular exercise in an environment that honors Jesus Christ. At Lytham Road. More information. Angie Edmonds, aedmonds@ualc.org.
Consent and Waiver Form
All parents, or guardians, of children and youth must complete the Consent and Waiver Form to participate in UALC events and programs. Fill out the simple form online here.
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Join a Family, Youth or Children’s Ministry team and be part of transforming lives. Many opportunities for any skill set, age or schedule. Apply here.
What Do You Do?
We get together, play and learn; we get crazy and we get serious. We meet in small groups and big groups. We go places and do things for others and for ourselves.
Can I Come Anytime?
Of course! We really want to see you. And bring friends. If you've come before but it's been a while, not to worry. Just come back when you can.
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