Parents often think that the person who most influences their kids' faith development must be a minister, Sunday school teacher, or youth worker.  However, study after study shows that parents have the most influence.  Because that's the case, it's important for parents to learn how they can pass on a faith that "sticks" when their child moves into young adulthood.

Starting on February 12, UCC will offer a Sunday evening study for parents based on the book Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Kara Powell and Chap Clark.  Each of the five sessions uses a video and discussion questions to build on ideas presented in the book, helping parents to learn from one another as well as leading researchers.  Class sessions will take place from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 204 (parallel to our youth and children's programs).  Copies of the book are available for $10 by contacting Sharyn Peterson at sharyn@uccftw.com.

Starting on February 12, our high school youth have the opportunity to explore how their faith should influence their finances through the Generation Change course.  This 8-session class takes the principles of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University and translates them for youth who are beginning to think about budgeting, personal finance, giving, and more.  The study will be hosted by the 9th-10th grade Sunday school class in the 3rd floor kitchen, but any high school youth is welcome to participate.  If you're interested, read the letter from the teachers here for additional class details, then e-mail sharyn@uccftw.com to register and reserve a student kit.

Registration forms for summer camps at Disciples Crossing and mission trips to Los Angeles and Oklahoma City will be released soon, but it's not too early to save those dates on your calendar.  Click here for a full list of summer camps and mission trips with dates and corresponding ages, and be sure to pass them along to others who are interested.