Christian Union Church
	925 West Walnut Street   Metamora, Illinois   61548

Christian Education has many facets in the life of our Church. The Christian Education Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00pm in the 7th grade room. The topics below fall under the guidance of our committee.....

Confirmation

When students enter the 8th grade, they are welcome to attend the confirmation class. The place, duration, dates, and time are established by the Christian Education Committee. The intent is to provide the students with information about the Bible, doctrinal issues, sacraments, our church structure and it's history. The following list comprises some of the topics that have been covered in the past.

• What our church and our faith mean to us.
• Contents and messages of the Bible.
• Our Faith: Who is Jesus? Why is He important to us? Making what Jesus did personal.
• Personal prayer and devotions
• Why and how do we worship?
• What are the sacraments?

Sunday School

• We currently offer Sunday School from 8:30 until 9:15 each Sunday morning. All of our curriculum is centered on the Bible. We encourage students to bring their Bibles and use them during class. We offer classes for preschool (3 and 4 year olds) through adults. Through-out the year we have various mission projects that each class helps support. Attendance awards are given to students with 6 or less absences during the year.
• During the summer months of June, July and August, our youth classes are combined for a praise and lesson time. The adult classes continue their normal schedule and lesson during the summer.

Adult Ministries

• Each year during Advent and Lent, the church holds mid week services. Often times these are held in conjunction with a potluck. This year we are looking into holding a "Walk Through The Bible" study course.

Vacation Bible School

• We offer Bible School each summer for preschool age children through 6th grade. Many of the older students help with this activity.

Youth Groups

• We offer youth group meetings and activities for the youth of our church and their friends.
• The Senior High Youth Group meets weekly for various activities and Bible studies. They work towards an annual trip to a youth conference. During the past few years, they have attended a weekend at Taylor University in Indiana. This has been an uplifting event for them. We have also arranged for some great speakers and musicians to bring their message to our church.
• The Junior High Youth Group is centered on activities in a Christian environment. This group has been coordinated by the parents of the youth.

Nursery

• A Nursery is available for parents of very young children during the Sunday morning worship service. The nursery is staffed by adults and High School volunteers. Contact an usher or follow the signs if this service is needed

Library

• We have may books, videos, and cassette tapes catalogued in our library. We encourage people to check these out for their reading, listening, and viewing pleasure. We frequently add new material to the library. Stop by the library or pick from the selections on the small tables outside of the sanctuary.

Camping

• Each year we offer church camp scholarships to the youth of our church. We have sponsored youth to attend the UCC church camp at Pilgram Park, located between Henry and Princeton, or the Mennonite's Camp Manitoumi near Cazenovia.