Christian Education

St. Paul's United Church of Christ offers a comprehensive Christian Studies program. Opportunities for all ages exist to come together and grow in knowledge and love for the Lord, through exploration and study of the Scriptures, reflective discussion and activites, prayer and Christ-centered fellowship.

St. Paul's Sunday schools meets from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. We have classes for infants through senior high, as well as five diverse adult classes. Both of our paid nursery staff members care for infants.

Confirmation class meets Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 or Sunday morning from 9:00 to 10:00. Students must be in at least eighth grade to begin the process. Confirmation students are expected to participate and attend weekly worship services throughout the year. Confirmation students are also expected to do several service projects.

Our teacher's inspire our children to love, learn and live God's Word. Our youngest children start with the basics by building positive attitudes and relationships in church. We expand that foundation through learning focused on Bible stories, verses, values and skills.

St. Paul's is thankful for all of our gifted and talented Sunday school teachers who love the Lord and share that love with our children. Together with God's help, we pray that all involved in our Christian Education program will come to know God in a real and intimate way.

Children's Classes

Class Location Instructor(s)
Nursery Care CE Bldg. (Rm. 1) Denise Rankin, Rachael Rogers
Pre-School CE Bldg. (Rm. 2) Kristi Beltz, Wendy Elser, Karen Hartline, Michelle Miller
Kindergarten CE Bldg. (Rm. 3) Tracy Berry, Kris Bryan, Karen Spotts, Shawna Wentzel
Grades 1-2 CE Bldg. (Rm. 9) Heidi Fisher, Sharon Fizz, Janet Knauer, Carol Sterner
Grades 3-4 CE Bldg. (Rm. 8) Linda Okunkiewski, Candy Shustack, Anita Zuber
Grades 5-7 FLMC (Rm. 17) Autumn Herbst, Pete Kunsch, Sandra Marchiano

Confirmation Classes

Class Location Instructor(s)
Confirmation FLMC (Rm. 18) Pastor Steven, Curt Clifford, Naomi DuBlanica, Keith Harrison

Teenager / Young Adult Classes

Class Location Instructor(s)
Senior High FLMC (Rm. 14) Becky Browning, Chad Gaiser, Chelsea Hickey

Adult Classes

Class Location Topic Instructor(s)
Adult 1 FLMC (Rm. 12) International Bible Studies Charlie Miller
Adult 2 FLMC (Rm. 10) Biblical Applications to Contemporary Situations Barry Kulakowsky
Adult 3 FLMC (Rm. 11) Traditional Bible Study Dick Flickinger
Adult 4 FLMC (Rm. 13) Topical Studies and Bible Studies Marlin Spotts
Adult 5 FLMC (Rm. 15) Lectionary-based Studies Kerry Kuhn



Our Mission: "In its life and mission, St. Paul's UCC seeks to worship the triune God; proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ; practice loving service toward the needy; embody God's reign of peace and justice; establish a Christian community of faith; and be a faithful member of the church universal."