Education

Spiritual Growth Opportunities January through June 2012

Children and Preteens
(2-10 and 10-13 years)

2011 VBSThere are many advantages to involving your children in the life of a church! Children who come regularly to Provo Community United Church of Christ will:

  • become aware of God’s all-encompassing love and extravagant welcome to all
  • cherish this loving Christian community and build friendships with others in the church
  • learn how to live out their values in this world
  • gain religious literacy throughout their education
  • have fun and make lasting memories

    • Sunday School
    for children and preteens
    every Sunday, 10:30-11:30
    Contact: Dorothy Talbert
    801-750-2748
    butterfly@csolutions.net

    Adventure Club
    for children 2-10 years
    Saturday after the first Friday
    of every month, 9:30-10:30
    Contact: Samantha Lendall
    801-888-6203
    samlendall@gmail.com

    Preteen Group
    for people 10-13 years
    Saturday after the first Friday
    of every month, 10:30-11:30
    Contact: Rev. Daniel Haas
    801-368-1180
    haas@minister.com

    Goin’ Fishin’
    Vacation Bible School
    for all ages
    June 25-30
    more details to follow

    Confirmation Class
    (13-17 years)

    Youth on the brink of adulthood experience many radical changes in their lives: Puberty is when parents start acting weird. Revisiting the faith you were brought up in or exploring your spirituality for the first time are great opportunities during this important period in life. Confirmation traditionally has been a youth’s approval and reaffirmation of the Baptism they received as an infant. Nowadays it can also a preparatory journey for Baptism itself. It is both challenging and fun. This class requires a commitment to participate from January through the end of the school year and includes:

  • Confirmation Class, Tuesday nights 6:30-8:00, January 3 through May 22
  • Opening Retreat, sleepover at the church, January 6-7
  • Confirmation Retreat at LaForet in Colorado Springs, February 24-26
  • Spring Break, April 10
  • Confirmation on Pentecost, May 27

    • Youth who are interested need…
    … a guardian’s consent
    … sign up before Christmas 2011

    For additional information or to sign up please contact:
    Rev. Daniel Haas
    801-368-1180
    haas@minister.com

    Scouting

    We offer the full range of what Scouting has to offer: Cub Scouts (7-10 years), Boy Scouts (11-17 years), Venturing (14-20 years) and Girl Scouts (Daisies and Brownies). Please contact your program through:
    Rev. Daniel Haas
    801-368-1180
    haas@minister.com

    Stillspeaking Daily Devotionals

    Always relevant. Always concise. Inspired reading for your prayerful reflection each morning from the United Church of Christ, where God is Stillspeaking!
    ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional
    facebook.com/stillspeakingdevotional
    twitter.com/UCCDailyDevo

    Orientation Retreat

    To you who are new to Christ,
    to you who are new to our congregation,
    this is an invitation to a journey that is precisely geared toward your needs. It is extended to adults that recently have or potentially would connect with our congregation: YOU
    Join us on a journey of Adult Faith Formation. You could call it Protestantism 101, membership class or whatever you feel it could be for you. It can be enriching for those who are new to the UCC tradition and it can be helpful for your life wherever you are on life’s journey.
    This retreat happens on Saturday, January 14, from 10am-2pm
    The program can result in a ritual that is similar to confirmation for those that are interested. This could mean to establish or reaffirm membership with our church. For those who are not baptized it could mean an opportunity for that. Or it could result in whatever your needs are. If you want to be a part of this or in case you have any questions, comments or reservations feel free to contact:
    Rev. Daniel Haas
    801-368-1180
    haas@minister.com

    Men’s Retreat

    Are men’s souls being fed? Are they open and loving sons, brothers, fathers, friends and partners? Are they helping to change gender culture for the better?
    Men are invited to attend our New Men’s Retreat to renew passion and purpose, work through life transitions, improve relationships, and deepen into Spirit. It all happens on Saturday, February 11, 10am-2pm
    For additional information or to sign up please contact:
    Rev. Daniel Haas
    801-368-1180
    haas@minister.com

    Women’s Retreat

    Take the opportunity to remember who you are, what you like to do, how you feel and what it’s like to just be yourself. Reconnect with your creative, playful side while enjoying the company of other wonderful interesting women. For additional information or to sign up please contact:
    Rev. Mirjam Haas-Melchior
    801-310-0988
    haasmelchior@gmail.com

    Lent Study
    for seven weeks
    on Thursday nights
    from 6-7pm
    February 23 – April 5
    more details to follow