UCC Manhattan

Children's Ministry

Kenna McFall

We offer Sunday school classes for children of all ages, nursery (ages 0-2) and children's church. During the 5 p.m. Saturday service, we have children's programming for children through 6th grade, and on Sunday mornings, we offer Sunday school classes at 9:45 (through 4th grade) and 11:15 a.m. (through 12th grade).  Visit the Sunday school page for more information and times.  Each June, we hold a Vacation Bible School for ages 4-years-old through 6th grade.  Also in June and July are several King Solomon camps, starting with day camp for pre-school and kindergarten, and various camps continuing for all grades, coordinated through Josh Nelson, the youth minister.  A children's choir prepares a Christmas program and various events take place throughout the year, such as a fall harvest party, movie nights, and crafts mornings.  Check out the Children's Ministry page for more details.

Solid Rock Youth Ministry

Solid Rock is our youth ministry for middle and high school students.  Both meet for a combined youth group meeting on Sunday nights for exciting activities and engaging discussion.  We also have classes on Sunday mornings at 11:15 a.m., a variety of camps, events, a spring break mission trip and other fun trips throughout the year.  Check out the Solid Rock Web page for more details.

College Ministry

We encourage students to attend a weekend service.  Contemporary worship services are offered at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and at 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. on Sundays.  A college Sunday school class meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings.  Several small groups also meet at various times throughout the week.  Check out the College ministry Web page for more details.

Adult Sunday school

A wide variety of adult Sunday school classes are offered throughout the year at both the 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.  Classes range from specific studies of New and Old Testament books, topical studies, historical overviews and video series.  For a complete current listing of classes, visit the Sunday school Web page.

Small groups

Ron Brown

Small groups meet throughout the week, offering community, support, encouragement, study and accountability.  To get involved in a small group, visit the Small groups Web page for a complete listing and contact information for each study.  For youth small groups, contact Josh for more information.

Anew Women's Ministry

Melanie Horton

We offer a wide variety of women's ministry opportunities from bible studies, to fellowship groups, to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), and more -- there is something for every woman.  Bible studies and fellowships meet weekly and monthly.  Several retreats are also throughout the year.  For more information, see the Anew Women's Ministry Web page.

JOY Group (55+)

Marcy Cassel

JOY Group is the Just Older Youth Group for those 55 and over.  Friends are welcome!  Events are the third Friday of each month unless otherwise noted.  These activities include a yearly day trip to the Ashland School house in September, Thanksgiving and Christmas suppers, an annual party with the "other youth group" in January, a surprise supper in March, and various other planned trips and meals.  Check out the JOY Group Web page for more details.

Heroes at Home military ministry

Our new ministry is geared to providing a community for the military families in our community, as well as supporting them and providing a specific avenue for the military families within the church to use their talents and position to help others.  Watch the Heroes at Home Web page for more information.

Missions

Mike Irvin

University Christian Church is active in supporting the spreading of the gospel in Kansas, the United States, as well as throughout the world. Over 17% of our annual budget goes to support missions. We also organize and send church members on short term mission trips to both help missionaries in the field as well as to provide educational and personal growth opportunities for our members. For more details, check out our missions ministry Web page.  

Senior Adults Ministry

Joan Leach

The Senior Adults Ministry of University Christian Church is a ministry to adults who are retired and/or over age 65 who are unable to participate as fully in the life of the church as they once did -- those older adults who, because of differing situations, often feel isolated and lonely, and perhaps even forgotten by the church.  These individuals are sometimes homebound -- either permanently or temporarily.  We try to reassure them of the church's concern and compassion as we offer encouragement and cheer through sending cards, making phone calls, visiting, providing communion to those who request it, providing transportation in some situations, assisting caregivers as we are able, and providing occasional meals. Check out the Senior Adults Ministry Web page for more details.

Disaster Relief Ministry

Bill Finn

The Disaster Relief Ministry exists to unite faith-based organizations in the Manhattan area to serve for the glory of God in times of emergency. We work to coordinate volunteers, identify needs and collaborate work efforts within the community of Manhattan and nearby areas. We seek to provide food, shelter, clean-up and crisis chaplaincy. If you or your church group has a desire to serve during community emergencies, we welcome you. For more details, check out the Disaster Relief Ministry Web page.