We have a variety of educational classes and programs that we offer at our church. There is elementary Sunday school, Sunday education hour, Bible study, Foundations of Faith study classes, and youth confirmation.
Sunday School
Sunday School is offered to the toddlers, elementary and preschool children before and during the worship service. The Director of Educational Ministries is Tracy Loomis. -- Click Here for Education Special Edition Newsletter
Children's Church is a worship service designed for elementary-age children (grades K-5). They are invited to leave the sanctuary and to participate in this special experience after Pastor Max’s Moment With the Youth.
Our purposes include:
• Sharing scripture
• Repetition of prayers, especially the Lord’s Prayer
• Children’s religious music
• Teaching God’s message through the use of stories and hands-on activities
• Fellowship of peer group
Bible Study Classes
Classes offered are Study of New Testement, Study of the Prophets/Paul's letters, Study of the Old Testament, Christian Book Group, The Wired Word (A Look at Contemporary Issues from a Christian Perspective) -- These class offers discussion and short videos that will help interpret the meaning of the scripture.
Pastor's Bible Study Begins: Join us on Tuesday mornings at 9am, when out class is Under the Tree of Life, The Thursday evening class (held at 6pm) is Survey of the Old Testament.
-- Click Here for Education Special Edition Newsletter
Foundation of Faith Classes
These six-week studies will help participants strengthen and discipline their faith lives. The classes are progressive and build upon one another. Theses classes offer discussion and readings of christian books.
Foundations of Faith 1 Focuses upon God and one's view of the world.
Foundations of Faith 2 Focuses upon Jesus as the Christ, who determines one's view of ministry.
Foundations of Faith 3 Focuses upon stewardship of life and developing a lifestyle that honors God.
Foundations of Faith 4 Focuses upon identifying one's spiritual gifts and using them to build up God's church.
Youth Confirmation
The confirmation classes involve sixth to eight grade youth in study during this hour. Youths are also involved in extracurricular activities throughout the school year. -- Click Here for Education Special Edition Newsletter
Church Groups, Church Teams, and Volunteer Opportunities
This lists the many church groups, church teams, and volunteer opportunites that you can be invovled in. You can contact the church office for more information on groups and teams at (810) 695-0550. There is also a section full of forms that can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Church Choir
The church choir is comprised of congregation members who wish to sing or play an instrument such as flute, violin, piano, or guitar. The church choir sings during worship services from Early Fall to Late Spring. There are also special concerts that our choir members are involved in including a Christmas worship service at church.
Announcing 2008-2009 Choir Schedules -- Rehearsals Begin in September! Call the church office for details. Join a Choir this year! Youth choir grades 2-12 5:45-6:30pm, Instruments and Things grades 6-12 6-6:30pm, Festive ringers grades 5-12 6:30-7:15pm, Chancel Choir high school-adult 7:30-9pm. Cherub choir (ages 3-5) will rehearse during Christian Ed hour. Music grades K-2 is included during weekly Christian Ed class.
Listen to the church choir --Click Here for a Song!
Bell Choir
There is a wonderful bell choir that performs during church services from Early Fall to Late Spring. The bell choir members are also involved in special concerts including a Christmas service at church.
Youth Choir
Children from PreSchool, Elementary, and Middle school can be involved in choir's during worship services on occasion. The youth choir's are also involved in special concerts including a Christmas service at church.
XYZ (extra years of zest) senior group
The group has been meeting for over twenty years. XYZ meets on the third Thursday of each month from September to June. The purpose is fellowship for the senior members and friends of our church; whether working or retired. We have about 30-35 members and always looking for new members.
Church Teams
There are several church teams you can be involved in. The teams are listed below with a brief description. Please contact the church office at (810) 695-0550 to become a team member.
Christian Life Center/Gym Facilities Team
The leaders may be contacted about use of the Christian Life Center. Leader Karen Palevich
Building & Grounds Team
Focus is upon the upkeep and enhancement of the facility and grounds. Contact Dave Rembowski at (810) 694-2037 or dlrembo@comcast.net
Care & nurture team
Focus is upon the commitment and spiritual well being of the community of faith. Contact Dottie Flecter at (810) 695-2531
Spiritual growth team
Focus is upon creating Christian educational ministries for all ages that fulfill the great commission, enhance spiritual growth and strengthen the Christian family. Contact Nancy Docter
Church growth team
Focus is upon attraction and assimilation of our guests into the active service of God. Contact Jeff at fcuccwebmaster@hotmail.com
Resource team
Focus is upon the present and future resources of the congregation, including time, talent and money. Contact Jeff Hayden at (810) 423-8202 or mlghayden@sbcglobal.net
Fellowship team
Focus is upon congregational fellowship. koininia and small group ministry for all ages. Contact Bethany Sly at (810) 579-2980, (810) 444-1883 or bsly@wosfmagazine.com
Outreach team
Focus is upon outreach ministry to the community and to the world. Contact Dorothy Urogdy at 810-694-1225. Click HERE! for Outreach Brochure
Worship team
Focus is upon coordination of all aspects of the worship services to ensure all worship services are to the glory of God. The Worship team is chaired by the senior pastor. Members include associate pastor, director of music, usher chairperson, hosts chairperson, sacraments chairperson and paraments chairperson. Contact Gene Coburn
Youth ministries team
The mission of the Youth Ministries team is to promote ministry to our youth, provide policy development and guidelines for youth programs and to monitor the Youth Ministries budget for use in programs and outreach activities. The intent of the Youth Ministries team is to provide an atmosphere for our youth that will foster fellowship, Christian Growth and establish an environment of trust that allows them to be themselves. Contact Tracy Loomis
Health ministries team
Health is harmony with self and others, the environment, and with God -- a continuum of physical, social, psychological and spiritual well being. Christ's ministry was always wholistic; Christ treated the "whole" person and urged his disciples to follow his example. The FCUCC health ministry team's mission is to follow Christ's example by promoting wholeness, healing, wellness, and supporting the congregation as a caring and healing faith community. Some of the ways we carry out our mission are: health educational programs, spiritual counseling and care, referrals to appropriate health care providers, support groups, and personal health counseling. You can contact Mary Jane Welton at (810) 225-2090 or mjw1224@comcast.net
Art guild
The Art Guild is responsible for creating the banners and cloths used in our church throughout the year, as well as many other endeavors. We always find there is a number of projects to enhance the beauty in our church as well as service. Active members are Dottie Flecter (810) 695-2531, Marilyn Pelky, Joann Wilcox, and Bev Mervyn.
Forms to download
Confirmation Service Hours Template
Youth Permission/Medical Slip
Facility Usage Request Form With Rental Costs UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading Brochure and Registration Form