Programming for children and youth.
Nursery
Childcare is available each Sunday during Sunday School and worship. Trained staff members are available to care for your infant through kindergarten-aged children. The nursery suite is on the west end of the second floor of our education wing. Childcare is also available at our Wednesday morning Bible Study (by request).
Contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Godly Play
Godly Play is a method of learning that gives children lots of opportunities to wonder out loud and through creative outlets. Read more at the Godly Play website. We gather with ages three through fifth grade from September through May from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before worship on Sundays. The Godly Play rooms are on the north and east sides of the second floor of our education wing. Currently Godly Play is meeting in person or via zoom. For information on how to get connected contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Childcare is available each Sunday during Sunday School and worship. Trained staff members are available to care for your infant through kindergarten-aged children. The nursery suite is on the west end of the second floor of our education wing. Childcare is also available at our Wednesday morning Bible Study (by request).
Contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Godly Play
Godly Play is a method of learning that gives children lots of opportunities to wonder out loud and through creative outlets. Read more at the Godly Play website. We gather with ages three through fifth grade from September through May from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before worship on Sundays. The Godly Play rooms are on the north and east sides of the second floor of our education wing. Currently Godly Play is meeting in person or via zoom. For information on how to get connected contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Youth Group
Youth Group (grades six to twelve) gathers on Wednesday nights for a meal, conversation, and fun from September through May in our newly remodeled youth room (the basement of the west side of our education wing). During the summer the Youth Group often takes a mission trip. The Youth Group also gathers on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. for Coffee Talk at Cafe Diem from September through May.
Contact: Pastor Betsy Thompson
Confirmation
Confirmation is a special time of study and reflection for high school students who wish to affirm their baptism. If they were not baptized as an infant or child, it is an opportunity to consider baptism.
Wednesday Afternoon Club (WAC)
WAC is a mid-week opportunity for elementary school children to spend time together, have a lesson, and play. It is among our most popular offerings with kids. We meet during the school year on Wednesdays immediately after school until 5:00 p.m.
WAC is currently not in session due to COVID safety restrictions.
Contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Vacation Bible School
During the summer we partner with other downtown churches to offer four half-days of vacation Bible school.
Contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Summer Camp
Ames UCC is affiliated with Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center in Montour, IA.
Safe Church Policy
Our congregation adopted and strictly follows what is known as a “safe church policy.” This policy is an effort to ensure that children are safe and their parents and guardians are free from worry. Details can be found here (PDF).
Youth Group (grades six to twelve) gathers on Wednesday nights for a meal, conversation, and fun from September through May in our newly remodeled youth room (the basement of the west side of our education wing). During the summer the Youth Group often takes a mission trip. The Youth Group also gathers on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. for Coffee Talk at Cafe Diem from September through May.
Contact: Pastor Betsy Thompson
Confirmation
Confirmation is a special time of study and reflection for high school students who wish to affirm their baptism. If they were not baptized as an infant or child, it is an opportunity to consider baptism.
Wednesday Afternoon Club (WAC)
WAC is a mid-week opportunity for elementary school children to spend time together, have a lesson, and play. It is among our most popular offerings with kids. We meet during the school year on Wednesdays immediately after school until 5:00 p.m.
WAC is currently not in session due to COVID safety restrictions.
Contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Vacation Bible School
During the summer we partner with other downtown churches to offer four half-days of vacation Bible school.
Contact: Pastor Hannah Hannover
Summer Camp
Ames UCC is affiliated with Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center in Montour, IA.
Safe Church Policy
Our congregation adopted and strictly follows what is known as a “safe church policy.” This policy is an effort to ensure that children are safe and their parents and guardians are free from worry. Details can be found here (PDF).
