Kids & Youth
Inviting young people into lifelong faith in Christ
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UPC Kids
Sundays | 8:30 am & 10:45 am
Sunday Check In
We provide kids’ programs for infants to 5th Grade.
Please check your child in on the first floor by the Welcome Kiosk near the northwest doors, where they’ll receive their name tag. Kids kindergarten and under will go right to their rooms, while those first grade and up will attend the first part of the worship service then will meet their leaders in the back and be walked to their rooms!
3rd - 5th Grade Wednesdays
1st Wednesdays | Room 280s | 6:30 – 8:00PM
3rd – 5th Graders are invited to join us at church for pizza, fun, games, activities and a dive into God’s Good News.
We will meet on 3/5, 4/2, 5/7 & 6/4
Scroll below for more details & dates!
UPC Day Camp | July 14-17
Register for Day Camp!
UPC Day Camp is July 14 – 17, 9:30AM – 12:00PM for four-year-olds through incoming 5th graders! There will be creative bible story-telling, fun singing and games, crafts and more – it’s a week your kids don’t want to miss! Register here!
Cost – $70 for 1 Child | $140 for 2 Children | $160 for 3 or more children
Don’t have kids in camp but still want to volunteer? Great! Sign up here.
Would you be interested in helping sponsor a child to attend day camp? Donate here.
Questions? Email Imani Bennett
Infant & Child Baptism
Baptisms for infants and children take place on scheduled Sundays. Our next baptism is on May 11, 2025.
There will be a required in-person parent baptism class on Sunday, May 4th from 10-10:30AM.
Questions?
Questions about our next Infant & Child Baptism or about UPC Kids? Email Debbie Symons.
Sunday Mornings
Room 390 | 10:45 am
6th-8th graders check in at the kiosks by the northwest doors, then they attend the first part of the 10:45 service in the sanctuary with their families. About 10 minutes into the service, they will be invited to meet their leaders in the lobby and head upstairs. They will have donuts, play games, hear a Bible lesson, and join in discussion and prayer!
Middle School Wednesdays
1st & 3rd Wednesdays | Larson & Room 270s | 6:30 – 8:00PM
Middle Schoolers are invited to join us at the church for pizza, games, discussions about Jesus, and more! Scroll below for more details & dates!
Middle School | Events
Scroll to the bottom for more information & to register.
March 21 | Middle School Late Night
April 27 | Walk to Chipotle!
July 6-11 | Middle School Summer Camp
Questions?
Email the Youth Coordinator, Anna Carlson!
Middle School Ministry
High School Ministry
Sunday Mornings
Palmer House | 9:45-10:30 am
Join us in Palmer House (dark grey house across 47th St.) for donuts, worship, connection, Bible discussion, and more!
High School | Events
Scroll to the bottom for more information & to register.
March 9-30 | Confirmation Classes (8th – 12th Grade)
April 6 | High School Family Service Project with Street Youth Ministries
April 9 | Dinner and Games at the Garras Home
May 3 | Spring Retreat
Follow the High School Ministry Instagram @highschool_upc
Questions?
Email the Youth Coordinator, Anna Carlson!
Volunteer + Parent Resources
Learn about Family Ministry volunteer opportunities.
Or, if you are a parent, get resources to help you and your family grow with Jesus!
Events
Middle School Late Night
6th - 8th Grade Join us at UPC for Middle School Late Night, an evening of fun games, good food, and exploring the Bible together, all while enjoying the church…
Confirmation
Room 3908th-12th Grade Confirmation Confirmation is a milestone at UPC! This class covers the basics of the Gospel, gives youth a chance to hear faith stories of staff and pastors, ask…
UPC Kids’ Choir
Room 315Kindergarten - 5th Grade Calling young voices to join us this winter/spring. Kids in Kindergarten – 5th grade are invited to participate in our UPC Kids’ Choir. We will sing, enjoy fun activities and…
Intergenerational Sewing Ministry
Room 3803rd Grade – Adults (Students in 3rd-5th Grade must be accompanied by a parent/guardian ) Join us for this 6-week Intergenerational Sewing Ministry Workshop, where basic sewing skills will be…
UPC Moms’ Fellowship
Don't "Mom" alone! Open to all moms with kids of all ages! Come join other moms on Tuesday mornings in an informal time of connection, coffee, fellowship, and brief teaching.…
Middle School Boys’ Small Group
A small group for 6th-8th grade boys led by the McAllisters, Behrends, and Parks. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, at UPC in Larson, and occasionally off campus.…
Confirmation
Room 3908th-12th Grade Confirmation Confirmation is a milestone at UPC! This class covers the basics of the Gospel, gives youth a chance to hear faith stories of staff and pastors, ask…
Intergenerational Sewing Ministry
Room 3803rd Grade – Adults (Students in 3rd-5th Grade must be accompanied by a parent/guardian ) Join us for this 6-week Intergenerational Sewing Ministry Workshop, where basic sewing skills will be…
UPC Moms’ Fellowship
Don't "Mom" alone! Open to all moms with kids of all ages! Come join other moms on Tuesday mornings in an informal time of connection, coffee, fellowship, and brief teaching.…
3rd – 5th Grade First Wednesdays
Room 2803rd - 5th Grade Join us on the first Wednesdays of each month for pizza, fun, games, activities and a dive into God's Good News. Invite your friends! Sign up…
