Programs of Union Park United Methodist Church

Children's Ministries

SUNDAY SCHOOL is at 9:00 A.M. September through May.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is held for one week in the summer.

CAMPING EVENTS for children, youth, and adults are held at United Methodist camps. Scholarships are available to those who cannot afford the cost.

NURSERY is available during Sunday School and the 10:30 A.M. Worship Service on Sunday mornings for children age 2 and under. The nursery is located on the top floor by the East entrance. All health and safety standards are adhered to.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6

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Youth Program

The mission of our youth program is to inspire youth to be alive in Christ.

The Middle School students and High School students meet for fellowship, games, recreation, Bible study and sharing.

Youth meet 6:00-7:30 P.M. every Sunday unless otherwise announced. Come and bring your friends. Let's experience the power and fun of worshiping together.

College Scholarships are awarded to qualified members.

"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." Luke 2:52

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Worship

Our Worship Services enable us to feel the presence of God, and through the help of the Holy Spirit provide renewal of energy for our mind, body and spirit. Sermons introduce and re-introduce the congregation to Jesus Christ as the Center of Life, offer biblical principles for daily living, and inspire and encourage us to be faithful as we deal with the stress and challenge associated with daily life.

Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 A.M. September through May our Chancel Choir leads us in musical worship that is a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary songs.

Children are active in a regular "Children's Time as well as sharing their own special music with the congregation once a month.

Holy Communion is served the 1st Sunday of every month and, from October to May a fellowship dinner is served immediately following communion and the 10:30 service.

Saturday Worship: 5:30 P.M.

Sunday School for all ages: 9:15 A.M. September through May

Our building is handicap accessible with plenty of parking and our Van Ministry is available for transportation.

Come! Worship with us.
"Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy." Exodus 20:8

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Small Groups

THE UNITED METHODIST MEN and THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN both meet once a month for study and fellowship. They also sponsor special events.

SMALL CIRCLES of women also meet regularly for study and fellowship. Two meet every 3rd Thursday afternoon.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER BREAKFAST meets every Wednesday at 8:30 A.M.

We have an active PRAYER CHAIN involving over 30 members. We have FAITH GROUPS which meet monthly for fellowship, scripture study and prayer.

"And let us ... not neglect to meet together." Hebrew 10:24-25

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Outreach & Witnessing

We participate in projects and programs which help the conditions of the poor and oppressed, and victims of natural calamities.

We support the Food Pantry projects of the Des Moines Area Religious Council, and provide Christmas gifts to the children of prisoners through Angel Tree.

We raise money for missions here and abroad.

Members participate in Volunteer in Mission programs locally, nationally and around the world.

We reach out to others for Christ through Bible study, personal visitation, invitation to worship services, distribution of the "Upper Room" daily devotional guide, and spreading the gospel message through our "Jesus" video tape ministry.

We also hold a Spiritual Retreat which provides the opportunity to examine our lives and renew our faith and commitment to God.

"...love your neighbor as yourself." Mark 12:31

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Our Beliefs

We hold in common with all Christians a faith in the mystery of salvation in and through Jesus Christ.

We believe that God's redemptive love is realized in human life by the activity of the Holy Spirit, both in personal experience and in the community of believers.

We understand ourselves to be part of Christ's universal Church when by adoration, proclamation, and service we become conformed to Christ.

We recognize that the reign of God is both a present and future reality.

We share Christian communion.

We declare the essential oneness of the Church in Christ Jesus.

WE ARE:
a covenant people,
a diverse community,
biblical in faith,
mission oriented,
socially conscious,
ecumenical,
involved,
connectional, and
evangelical.

The heart of United Methodism is winning people to Christ.

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An Invitation

What kind of church are you looking for?

Are you looking for a friendly church, where everyone accepts and loves each other?

Are you looking for messages that will help you deal with the problems and challenges of daily life?

Are you looking for a worship service which is eventful and celebrative in style and still spiritually fulfilling?

Are you looking for a church which gives special attention to children and youth, yet serves all age groups?

Are you looking for a congregation which is involved in different forms of ministries and missions in the local community and the whole world?

Are you looking for a church where Christ is the head, and the Word of God is the authority about salvation and the guide to Christian living?

I invite you to come to Union Park United Methodist Church. The doors of our church are wide open for you.

Pastor James Louk