We believe that Christian Education is a lifelong venture that includes struggling with scripture and the stories of our faith that challenge us to be in right relationship with God and our community. We seek to offer meaningful Christian Education programs for every stage of life.

Please check This Week for details on current offerings.

Sunday Morning Offerings for Adults

Adult Forum (Fellowship Hall)

A variety of current topics of interest are discussed in Adult Forum. Topics may be discussed for one week only or in short series. Richard Edens leads this forum with a number of invited guest speakers. See a current newsletter or This Week to learn about coming topics or speakers.

Spirtual Growth (Parlor)

Faith and Family (Room 229)

Rep. David Price Addresses the Adult Forum

Monday Book Group (Library, noon)

Join Richard Edens and others to discuss books concerning church history, theology or current events from a Christian perspective. Bring a bag lunch and join us. Books are available for purchase.

Wednesday Sermon Shaping (Library, 7 am)

On Wednesday morning we look at the suggested texts for the coming Sunday. The pastor who will be preaching leads the study, and participants can occasionally hear their comments or insights in Sunday’s sermon. Join us in the library and help shape the sermon! Yes, coffee and tea are provided!

Wednesdays Together (dinner from 5:45 - 6:30, programs from 6:30 - 7:30)

Nurturing both faith and fellowship, United Church has three Wednesday evening series during the program year. The first in September, Wednesdays Together, welcomes everyone back from their summer break and newcomers to our community. In January, we interrupt January’s darkness with Light Up Your Winter; and as a preparation for Easter’s joy we engage our hearts and minds in a Lenten Series. We begin each evening with a simple supper provided by the Fellowship Board from 5:45 to 6:30 (donation of $7 for adults and $3 for children, not to exceed $20 per family) followed several program options from 6:30 to 7:30.

James A. Joseph, former U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Speaks at the Sacred Conversation on Race Series

Thursday Evening Disciple Bible Study (September 24 - January 14, Room 235, 7 pm)

Bill Chicurel will lead a 13-week Disciple Bible Study on Invitation to the Old Testament. This study approaches the study of Hebrew Scriptures by inviting participants to hear the story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many “voices" of the biblical text. Participants will covenant to daily preparation and regular class attendance. Study guides for the class will be available for purchase.

UCCH Library

The UCCH Library is situated between the Narthex and the Fellowship Hall, so you can easily stop by any time and particularly during the coffee hour between services. The Library’s holdings cover a wide range of topics, with particular strength in materials on Christian experience and life and Christian social theology (including many social justice issues). The Library also holds collections of fiction for adults and a children’s collection. You can read in the Library, or you can borrow books by signing them out on paper slips near the Library door. If you have any questions about the Library or would like to become a Library volunteer, please contact Barbara Wildemuth.

Fall Retreat at Blowing Rock Conference Center

Come to the mountains for a beautiful fall color weekend for both structured programs and fun for all ages.