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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 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. Contact: Kelsey Bacon or call 614-451-3736.
What's Coming Up?
Ongoing Programs and Workshops
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. Contact Kelsey Bacon.
Growth Workshops – Know and Grow Your Faith
Growth Workshops are the fundamentals of following Jesus 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 with their children. Here are the workshops for middle school families:
Following Jesus in Middle School
A Growth Workshop – 1 session, Summer 2020
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. Kelsey Bacon.
The Lord's Prayer Workshop (Online only)
A Growth Workshop - 4 online sessions available anytime
Learn the meaning of the Lord's Prayer and how to pray. Register here to gain access to the video sessions and other supporting materials. A staff member will be in touch to help you get the most out of this experience. This workshop is an important part of the progression towards being confirmed. It will be offered live for all 6th, 7th and 8th graders during the 2022-2023 school year. This online format is especially helpful to students who need to catch up or prepare for confirmation. Fee: $15 per student. *See below.
The Apostles' Creed Workshop (Online only)
A Growth Workshop - 4 online sessions available anytime
Designed to clarify what it means to believe in God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Register here to gain access to the video sessions and other supporting materials. A staff member will be in touch to help you get the most out of this experience. This workshop is an important part of the progression towards being confirmed. It will be offered live for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders during the 2021-2022 school year. This online format is especially helpful to students who need to catch up or prepare for confirmation. Fee: $15 per student. *See below.
The Ten Commandments Workshop (Online and live in January 2021)
A Growth Workshop - 4 online sessions available anytime
Learn the meaning of each of the Ten Commandments and their value for life today. Register here to gain access to the video sessions and other supporting materials. A staff member will be in touch to help you get the most out of this experience. This workshop is an important part of the progression towards being confirmed. It will be offered live for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders during the 2020-21 school year. This online format is especially helpful to students who need to catch up or prepare for confirmation. Fee: $15 per student. *See below.
*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 Bacon.
Sunday Morning Connect for Teens
Looking for a place to meet other teens from the church on Sunday mornings at Mill Run? Join us at MSM/HSM Connect. Sundays during the school year, 10:00-10:30 am, Mill Run room 2032.
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, Growth 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. Contact: Kelsey Bacon.
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. Contact: Angie Edmonds.
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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