urbandale united church of christ
3530 70th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322 | phone 515.276.0625
fax 515.276.2451 | e-mail: staff@urbucc.org

education

Christian Education at Urbandale United Church of Christ is a spirit-filled adventure for all ages from 3 years old to adult.

for children and youth

Christian Education at Urbandale United Church of Christ is a spirit-filled adventure for all ages from 3 years to adult. Sunday School is held each Sunday morning from 9:45-10:30 a.m.

God is still speaking in Sunday School! This year, grades 5 and under will be following the Gather ’Round curriculum (similar to last year’s Bible Quest in many ways). Each week, lessons focus on key stories of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Sixth through eighth graders and ninth-twelfth graders will continue to be guided by their teachers through units based on the big themes of Christian church life. Pastor Emily consults with the teachers to develop lessons using Bible study, film, drama, art, discussion, and a variety of curriculum resources to explore ideas like worship, community, and stewardship. Volunteers are always welcome to help with projects in Sunday School classrooms!

Contact Amy Murray to learn about these opportunities.

Other educational events for children and youth occur during the week, such as Wednesday Night Alive.

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for adults

Sunday mornings, 9:45-10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

April 6, 13, 20: Courageous and Christian: Finding our Wisdom, with Pastor Emily.
Do you ever feel that your religious beliefs place you in the minority, even among other Christians? Do you ever wonder how to speak your truth when it goes against the grain of the dominant culture? Can you be angry and non-violent at the same time? We will explore these questions with Bible study, film clips, and discussion. The film featured will be “The Education of Shelby Knox,” a 2005 documentary about a high school student in Lubbock, Texas who challenged her school district to provide comprehensive sexual education and safe space for a gay-straight alliance to meet.

Also offered throughout the year are other evening educational opportunities, retreats, and groups like the Book Group.

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parenting together:
fellowship and spirituality for parents of young children

“Parenting Together” is coming again this fall for parents of young kids! During Wednesday Night Alive, join with other parents to relax, center yourself for the week ahead, and learn about topics that relate to your spiritual journey. Contact Jennifer Gardner at jennifer.gardner@urbucc.org for more information.

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church library

In the lower level under the Fellowship Hall, the library offers books, journals, and videos in a variety of subjects for children, youth, and adults. These materials are available for loan. The library also has a study and meeting area.

The adult shelves include resources in: Bible study, world religions, theology, church, spiritual growth, family life and education, justice, death and dying, personal growth, pastoral care, inspirational, and fiction.

The children's area has many fiction books as well as books on Bible stories, prayer, God, death, and miscellaneous areas.

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