Sunday School for Children
Whirl Classroom, Sundays, 9-10 a.m. (mid-August through May) is a two-year curriculum that highlights 80 key Bible stories from both the Old and New Testament. Every Whirl Classroom lesson follows a four-part sequence: Welcome, Hear, Respond, and Launch (WHRL!). Each week, leaders WELCOME kids and invite them to warm up with an activity on the front panel of their leaflets. Then kids watch a video with the Whirl Kids. Each video is based on a theme that connects kids to the Bible story and to real-life situations. After watching video, kids HEAR the day's story in their Bibles. Kids RESPOND using their leaflets to see how the Bible story is connected to a broader theme that applies to their own lives. Lastly, kids circle up to review the lesson and pray as they LAUNCH into the world.
Ages 2 to First Grade gather in the Children's Chapel located on the Lower Level.
Grades 2-6 gather in the Tabernacle Room, Craft Room, or Movie Theater on the Upper Level.
Ages 2 to First Grade gather in the Children's Chapel located on the Lower Level.
Grades 2-6 gather in the Tabernacle Room, Craft Room, or Movie Theater on the Upper Level.
Vacation Bible School July 16-20, 2018
“Rolling River Rampage” is the theme for VBS 2018! Children are invited on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything.
Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace! Want more information about this curriculum? Visit www.rrr.cokesburyvbs.com, which will take you to their website for daily themes, samples of the music, and much, much more.
VBS is held in the evenings starting at 5:30 p.m. (meal provided) and concludes at 8:30 p.m. On Friday, July 20th, we treat the kids and their parents to a pool party at New Haven City Pool with refreshments (times TBD).
Each year the VBS program participates in collecting a special mission offering each day, which goes towards a specific mission project.
For more information, or to sign-up to volunteer as a teacher or helper, please contact this year’s Director of the Program, Amanda Seitter, chad_mandy_seitter@yahoo.com.
VBS Students gather in the church’s sanctuary (worship space).
Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace! Want more information about this curriculum? Visit www.rrr.cokesburyvbs.com, which will take you to their website for daily themes, samples of the music, and much, much more.
VBS is held in the evenings starting at 5:30 p.m. (meal provided) and concludes at 8:30 p.m. On Friday, July 20th, we treat the kids and their parents to a pool party at New Haven City Pool with refreshments (times TBD).
Each year the VBS program participates in collecting a special mission offering each day, which goes towards a specific mission project.
For more information, or to sign-up to volunteer as a teacher or helper, please contact this year’s Director of the Program, Amanda Seitter, chad_mandy_seitter@yahoo.com.
VBS Students gather in the church’s sanctuary (worship space).
Junior High Youth / Confirmation Class
Junior High Youth meet on Sundays, 9-10 a.m. (mid-August through May)
Re:form is a youth Bible study that helps older students get to know the personalities from the Old and New Testaments. Every Re:form session follows a three-part sequence: Encounter, Engage, and Respond. In each session, youth gather to watch a hilarious animated video, tap their creativity for activities that involve doodling, connecting, and journaling, and then share thoughts and ideas about the session. For those who were baptized as infants, this Junior High class is a prerequisite for the Rite of Confirmation, when they will have an opportunity to affirm their baptisms.
Grades 7-8 gather in the designated Confirmation Room on the Upper Level.
Re:form is a youth Bible study that helps older students get to know the personalities from the Old and New Testaments. Every Re:form session follows a three-part sequence: Encounter, Engage, and Respond. In each session, youth gather to watch a hilarious animated video, tap their creativity for activities that involve doodling, connecting, and journaling, and then share thoughts and ideas about the session. For those who were baptized as infants, this Junior High class is a prerequisite for the Rite of Confirmation, when they will have an opportunity to affirm their baptisms.
Grades 7-8 gather in the designated Confirmation Room on the Upper Level.
Senior High Youth
Senior High Youth meet on Sunday, 9-10 a.m. (Mid-August through May)
Senior High Youth hold a weekly Bible study, which focuses on making connections between our Christian faith and our daily lives. Along with the weekly class, the Senior High Youth organize monthly activities for fellowship, study, and service. For example, this year the Senior High Youth served a meal for the Friendship Plate non-profit organization, worked at the Festival of Sharing, attended the Missouri Mid-South Conference Youth Event, served an Italian Dinner to raise funds for their activities, enjoyed an afternoon of paintball, bowling, ice skating, and much much more. The Senior High is led by our volunteer Youth Advisor, Megan Buhr.
Grades 9-12 gather in the designated Youth Room located on the Upper Level.
Senior High Youth hold a weekly Bible study, which focuses on making connections between our Christian faith and our daily lives. Along with the weekly class, the Senior High Youth organize monthly activities for fellowship, study, and service. For example, this year the Senior High Youth served a meal for the Friendship Plate non-profit organization, worked at the Festival of Sharing, attended the Missouri Mid-South Conference Youth Event, served an Italian Dinner to raise funds for their activities, enjoyed an afternoon of paintball, bowling, ice skating, and much much more. The Senior High is led by our volunteer Youth Advisor, Megan Buhr.
Grades 9-12 gather in the designated Youth Room located on the Upper Level.
Bible Studies for Adults
Small group Bible studies are offered periodically throughout the year and are often held at local restaurants, people’s homes, or at the church. Each study lasts approximately 4-8 weeks. Topics include book studies, topical studies, and basic introductory courses on the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. We also offer introductory courses on Christianity and the United Church of Christ.
Conferences & Summer Camps (Camp Moval)
Our relationship with the United Church of Christ gives us access to the facilities at Camp Moval, located near Union, Missouri. Each summer hundreds of children and youth participate in their Conferences & Christian camping program. St. Peter's UCC provides scholarships to help offset the cost to families. For a complete list of summer camps, please click on the button below to go to the Camp Moval website.
Financial assistance is available to help cover part of the cost for children and youth to attend summer church camp. Contact the church office for more information.
Click on the “Learn More” button to open up another window, so you can check out the Camp Moval website and information about camps being offered in 2018.
Financial assistance is available to help cover part of the cost for children and youth to attend summer church camp. Contact the church office for more information.
Click on the “Learn More” button to open up another window, so you can check out the Camp Moval website and information about camps being offered in 2018.
