Conveniently timed to be a mid-week check-in with your church family, these classes put practical next steps to explore your faith. On Sundays, you’re able to attend, worship and join in community—this mid-week opportunity is an extension of putting practice to Biblical truths.
Because of diversity of staff and church members, UC is able to offer many classes that change each semester. In addition to content changing, style of classes can range from video studies to interactive classes, from asking questions to exploring Biblical authors.
Simply: everyone. To expand: our desire is to provide spaces for anyone and everyone to find community centered and surrounded by Jesus. These classes are open for anyone willing and wanting to explore faith—from those beginning the journey, to those who continue to develop their relationship with Jesus.
Absolutely! As we always encourage you to grow in community, invitation into that community is vital. What would it look like to invite a friend or co-worker into your faith? Wednesday Night classes are a great way to explore topics of faith and encourage anyone to ask questions!
Cost: Adults, $6
Middle School: Sign-in middle-school students at the EPICenter (6-8 PM); low-cost food available in the café.
Kids Ministry: Pizza: $2 suggested donation per child
Cost: Adults, $6
Middle School: Sign-in middle-school students at the EPICenter (6-8 PM); low-cost food available in the café.
Kids Ministry: Pizza: $2 suggested donation per child
An 8 week men’s book study
Starting August 28
Led by Pastor Chris & Patrick McGinnis
Cost: FREE; buy your own book
Discover the satisfaction of becoming the man God created you to be. In a world that’s grown increasingly confused about–and hostile toward–the very notion of masculinity, authors Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson send a powerful call to men everywhere: it’s time to step into the light of Jesus’ vision for you as a man.
There’s a shadow that’s settled over the hearts of men today. Masculinity is in crisis. Critiques about the dangers of toxic masculinity and the abuses of patriarchal systems have grown louder than ever. The very notions of masculinity and manhood are under attack. In response to cultural shifts, some have doubled down on old stereotypes in ways that just add to the conflict and confusion.
The result? Many men simply feel paralyzed–worried about saying the wrong thing, unsure what to do with their ambitions or strengths, simultaneously tempted and shamed by a hypersexualized and pornified culture. Our models and mentors have failed us. Based on their years of working in men’s ministry, Bethke and Tyson have good news for men looking for clarity and courage in this age of quiet desperation. In Fighting Shadows, they help men
An entire generation of men is being told they should abdicate the responsibility and joy of living into God’s calling on their lives—don’t be one of them. If you’re a man who’s wondering what to do with your strength, your longings, and your gifts, it’s time to step out of the shadows. Jesus has a vision for you.
Every Wednesday | Starting August 28
6:45-7:45 PM *Doors open at 6:30. Choir Room (E-203)
Led by Pastor Jamie & friends
“The richness of the Word of God ought to determine our prayer, not the poverty of our heart.” —D. Bonhoeffer
Prayer is a declaration to God that we want Him here. We don’t just want to ask God to bless what we’ve already decided to do; we want to seek His face. We want to grow our expectation of His here-and-now Presence (the Holy Spirit). We want to learn how to hear the Spirit’s voice. We want to make space for Him to speak. We want to know the power and love of God that is available through prayer. This is what it means to be the Church.
In light of that, we want to invite you to join us for an hour of prayer that will be primarily led and guided by the Scriptures. While there will be clear guidance and instruction, you can expect less of a classroom environment and more of a participatory space, where all are welcome (but none are required) to join in. We’ll create space to sit with God, read a passage of Scripture, and then allow Him to highlight portions of it to use as a springboard into prayer together.
This will be a space that is accessible for people at all stages in their prayer journey—whether completely new, or seasoned by years! Join us as we learn through experience how to pray, and accept God’s invitation to seek more of His Presence.
9-week class | Starting August 28
Led by Pastor Craig Blocher & Jesse Bachman
Intentional Parents: A 9-week film series created to help parents in their God-given task of raising and making disciples of their children. This series will give parents the tools to raise Christ followers.
For quite some time it has been the dream of the Intentional Parents team to be able to invite anyone and everyone to learn how to raise the next generation of passionate Jesus followers. Though none of us claim to know it all— not even close!— this message has been the heartbeat of Phil and Diane’s calling for over four decades. Starting with very little understanding of how to pass a vibrant, compelling faith on to their children, they’ve now spent the better part of their lives listening, learning, researching, studying, and practicing what they teach in this series.
Intentional exists to equip people throughout the world in their desire to become passionate Jesus followers to pass on who they become through their own life, leadership, marriage, parenting, and family for generations to come.
An open group for all parents & families; kids classes available.
13-week class | Starting September 4
Led by Dave Weier
Cost: $20 (includes book)
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before.
“Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you’re shivering.”
This GriefShare group meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements:
Video seminar with experts
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
Support group discussion with focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Personal study and reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
What topics might be explored?
Who should come?
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. We understand that there are other losses in life that create feelings of grief. You might be experiencing a job loss, a divorce, estrangement from a child, or the loss of friends because of a move. This grief is real, but it is not the kind of grief discussed in GriefShare sessions.
EPIC Wednesday Night (eat, hang out in the game room, dive into worship and study) at the EPICenter.
(4 yrs-5th Grade) This fun, high-energy ministry encourages kids to know Jesus Christ and grow in a relationship with him through Bible stories, Scripture memorization, life application, missions, and recreation!
Child care is provided for children 6 weeks-3 years old.
