Children

Our youth are helped to find their own spiritual journey with a program that features friendship, social activities, mission projects, camp, and opportunities for religious growth.

UCUC is a church that welcomes children and encourages children to be children!

Most Sundays, after Children’s Chat during service, children are led to Sunday school where they have fun while learning about God and community.

And when those times occur, the Baptism of a child is warm and understandable and comfortable for the young!

We strive to teach our children about Loving God by

  • introducing Sunday school to young children
  • teaching children that God loves them, Jesus loves them and we love them
  • sharing ways to concretely express how they can live their lives based on Jesus’ teachings
  • strengthening their self image as children of God who are loved by God
  • helping them to learn that they can talk to God easily
  • giving children the experience of belonging at church

We do this with Bible stories, Bible-related crafts, movement activities, music and praying.

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Sunday School

Through stories, activities, and crafts, our young people learn the stories of faith and how they might grow in faith, too.   Parents/guardians are welcome to find out more about our Sunday School program by emailing our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Catherine, at admin@ucuc.org.

Our children are taught by a team of teachers who use a curriculum selected by our Christian Education team in coordination with Pastor Iona. Through stories, activities, and crafts our young people learn the stories of faith and how they might grow in faith too.

All of our Sunday School teachers are trained on our Safe Church Policy, plus a background check is completed on all teachers. We at UCUC are committed to ensuring the safety of all children, youth and vulnerable adults. Our policy can be reviewed here.

Pilgrim Pines

Pilgrim Pines in the beautiful community of Oak Glen in the San Bernardino Wilderness is host to many opportunities for retreats and service projects. With various youth camps like weekend Fall and Winter Camps, to week-long Summer Camp in July, our kids get a chance to connect to the wider conference of the UCC. Other opportunities are available year round with men’s and women’s retreats, and family camp packed with activities the whole family can enjoy such as hiking, crafts, and music.

Learn more here.

UCUC Preschool

University City United Church (UCUC) Preschool is a part-day enrichment program for children 2 years to 5 years who are toilet trained. Established in 1970 by the Church as an outreach program for the University City community and surrounding areas.

     Visit the UCUC Preschool website here.