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217 6TH STREET
AMES, IA 50010
PHONE: 515-232-9323
FAX: 515-232-3564
EMAIL: uccames@midiowa.net
WE ARE A JUST PEACE AND OPEN AND AFFIRMING CHURCH
STAFF
-Rev. Paul A. Johnson, Interim Minister
-Hannah Carse, Children & Youth Coordinator
-Becky A. Bridges, Administrative Assistant
- Lesley Lackore, Music Director
-Karen Stewart, Interim Organist
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
8 AM-12 PM; 1 PM-4 PM
Friday
8 AM-12 PM; 1PM-3PM
FACILITIES
-Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator at west entrance
- Ramp at east entrance
- Parking at both entrances
-Hearing enhancers
-Large-print bulletins
-Air-conditioning
-Visitor parking on street west of church and in city lot to east
DIRECTIONS
Our church is located downtown at the corner of 6th Street and Kellogg Avenue, right across the intersection from the main post office on the northeast corner.
The church office is next door to the east. The street address is: 217 6th Street.
PRAYER REQUEST OR JOY SHARE
CALENDAR
NEWSLETTER
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
THEOLOGIAN IN RESIDENCE
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
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Join us on Sunday, September 7 as we kick off a new year of Sunday School!
The fun begins at 9:00 A.M. with a potluck breakfast followed by activities for friends of ALL ages!
Make sure to wear your favorite tropical shirt/outfit as we begin our time "Surfin Through the Scriptures" together!
Vacation Bible School was a huge success!
Thank you to everyone who donated craft supplies or helped work with our children throughout the week!
Together we raised over $440 for the American Red Cross to go towards disaster/flood relief!
We hope to see YOU there next year!
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
Mission Statement
The educational mission for the United Church of Christ - Congregational of Ames, Iowa is to provide a center of faith that nurtures spiritual growth to enable learning about God through Christ and his teachings, and to encourage growth in the understanding of the Bible.
All people are valued as unique and special children of God and are welcomed.
For more information about the Children & Youth Program, please contact Hannah Carse, Children & Youth Coordinator at 515-232-9323 or amesucchannah@midiowa.net
Church School for All Ages (Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM)
Little Disciple Preschool
Preschool children discover how they are special in the eyes of God through play and art activities.
Olde Town Rotation Workshop
Olde Town is a multi-dimensional approach to faith education. Children Pre-K through sixth grade spend several Sundays learning one Bible story through art, drama, music, dance, computers, stories, etc.
Junior High Sunday School
Junior High students (Grades 7-8) meet for Sunday School each week in room 101.
Youth Sunday School
Youth (Grades 9-12) meet in the youth room each week for discussion, prayer, and spiritual growth.
Learning Center
The Learning Center, an adult forum on various faith-related topics, meets in Fellowship Hall during the church school hour. The group chooses its own topics for presentation and/or discussion. Presenters are from the church and the community.
Child Care
Childcare is provided for infants during church school and 0-5 years during worship. Our nursery is located at the end of the east hall of the educational wing upstairs in Room 212. Qualified care providers create a safe and caring environment for your child.
(Summer Nursery is 9:15-10:30 AM, and is located in the air conditioned Little Disciple Preschool room.)
Child-Youth-Adult Protection Policy
Because we value and care about the well-being and safety of our people, we have adopted policies, procedures, and screening tools to assist the church in protecting the well-being of our children, youth, and adults.
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Summer Worship Hours May 25 – Aug. 31
Worship is at 9:30 a.m.
No continental breakfast
or church school classes
"Never place a period where God has placed a comma"
-- Gracie Allen
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