Nurture
Deepening our Faith: Christian Nurture for All Ages
As Presbyterians, we believe that Christian Nurture in the church starts with the Service for the Lord’s Day, where the Word is read and proclaimed and the Sacraments are celebrated.
But our dedication to nurturing faith goes beyond the worship service. We offer Sunday School classes for all ages to explore and deepen their spiritual journey.
Nurture Faith through Questions
At UPC, we strive to integrate faith with daily living and welcome questions and doubts. Here, you will find support and encouragement. Regardless of where you are on your spiritual path, UPC Fort Madison offers a spiritual home for you.
Curriculum
We currently offer curriculum from our denomination, the PC(USA), and from 1517 Media, a publisher connected to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, which is in Full Communion with the PC(USA).
Adults
For the Winter Quarter, adults are using the Feasting on the Word Curriculum, which takes a deeper look at the lectionary texts for each Sunday of the Liturgical Year. Each week, we ask the questions “What is important to know?” (the Exegetical Perspective), “Where is God in these words?” (the Theological Perspective), “So what does this mean for our lives?” (the Pastoral Perspective), and “Now what is God’s word calling us to do?” (the Homiletical Perspective). Come gain deeper insight into the scriptures with us!
Youth
This Fall, our youth are excited to start a Bible survey with the CoLABorate curriculum from Sparkhouse. Each week, they’ll watch a fun and engaging video. Every student will get a personal workbook filled with activities to make learning enjoyable and enriching. Youth are currently studying the Old Testament and upon completion of that survey will begin a survey of the New Testament.
Children
This Fall, kids can explore their faith with the exciting Spark curriculum from Sparkhouse. Featuring stories from the Spark Story Bible, fun songs, hands-on activities, and lessons that make the Bible come alive, your children will love Spark! Spark highlights the significant Bible stories that have been formative for children for centuries, applying those ancient stories to their lives today.
Midweek Bible Study
Join us on Wednesdays–in person or via Zoom–for a lively, in-depth Bible Study. We are currently working through “Great Themes of the Bible” from The Thoughtful Christian.
Join us!
Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30 AM
Midweek Bible Study: Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
We can’t wait to see you! Contact us for more information.