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Parent + Volunteer Resources
Parent Resources
Bible
NIV Adventure Bible (Elementary): Adventure
Jesus Storybook Bible (Early Childhood): Storybook
Books
Family Devotional: Jesus Calling
Sticky Faith Guide for your Family: Sticky Faith
Devotions for Parents: Sacred Parenting
Weekly, Guided Prayer for Kids: Imaginative Prayer
Blogs / Online Resources
Parenting Blog: Parent Cue
Parent Resources for Older Kids and Teens: Fuller Youth Institute
Live Like Jesus, in Community, Caring for Neighbors
- Live Like Jesus (Formation): Kids and Youth will learn and internalize the Gospel, and know God’s love personally.
- In Community: Kids & Youth experience Christ-centered community with one another and with faithful teen and adult leaders at UPC.
- Caring for Neighbors (Mission): Kids & Youth are given the opportunity to show the love of Christ in word and deed.
Family Ministry Volunteers
Volunteer Resources
UPC's Safe Church Program
To ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, teens, and adults, UPC has a Safe Church program. Volunteers and leaders will:
- Be background checked through a national sex-offenders data-base
- Complete “Abuse Prevention” video trainings (Praesidium Academy)
- Adhere to UPC safety information
- Participate in on-going trainings