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Helpful suggestions and timelines for best practices in choosing Vacation Bible School curriculum materials, envisioning outcomes, and even assessing if your congregation has the capacity to support such a program.

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The United Church of Christ in
Northfield, Illinois
is seeking a
full-time Director of Faith Formation.

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and contact the search committee.

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The ultimate UCC handbook for faith formation and leaders and congregational leadership.

Inside you will find:

Compensation Guidelines
Sample position & job descriptions
Volunteer Screening Form template
Sample Contract
Recognizing Stress & Burnout
and much, much more!

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Children's books about
Immigration

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visit our Helping Kids Through Tough Times webpage and scroll down to locate this list of children's books

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Faith @ Home:
Family, Formation, and Fun
with Rev. Dr. Richelle White,
Professor of Youth Ministry
at Kuyper College

September 16, 2026
12:00-1:30 p.m. Eastern
via Zoom
Registration closes September 14

Offered by the Love of Children Initiative through Yale Youth Ministry Institute

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Our Whole Lives (OWL)

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Help participants make informed, responsible decisions about their relationships, health, & behavior in the context of their faith.

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United Church of Christ
Musicians Association
2026 Conference

July 8-11, 2026

First Community Church
Columbus, Ohio

Early Bird Registration ends
May 15, 2026

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Check out these UCC-curated and reviewed children's ministry resources!

For children, parents and caregivers, faith formation practitioners, pastors, and all who care about
the spiritual growth of children

A part of the Love of Children Initiative

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Networking, Resourcing, & Advocating

for Faith Formation Ministries

Job Listings

The United Church of Christ in
Northfield, Illinois
is seeking a
full-time Director of Faith Formation.

Click on the "More information" button below
to locate the job description
and contact the search committee.

Updated!

The ultimate UCC handbook for faith formation and leaders and congregational leadership.

Inside you will find:

Compensation Guidelines

Sample position & job descriptions

Volunteer Screening Form template

Sample Contract

Recognizing Stress & Burnout

and much, much more!

New to the AUCE website

Children's books about
Immigration

Click on the "More information" button below
visit our Helping Kids Through Tough Times webpage and scroll down to locate this list of children's books

Faith @ Home:
Family, Formation, and Fun
with Rev. Dr. Richelle White,
Professor of Youth Ministry
at Kuyper College

September 16, 2026
12:00-1:30 p.m. Eastern
via Zoom
Registration closes September 14

Offered by the Love of Children Initiative through Yale Youth Ministry Institute

Our Whole Lives (OWL)

Click here for training dates

Help participants make informed, responsible decisions about their relationships, health, & behavior in the context of their faith.

United Church of Christ
Musicians Association
2026 Conference

July 8-11, 2026

First Community Church
Columbus, Ohio

Early Bird Registration ends
May 15, 2026

Check out these UCC-curated and reviewed children's ministry resources!

For children, parents and caregivers, faith formation practitioners, pastors, and all who care about
the spiritual growth of children

A part of the Love of Children Initiative

Job Listings The United Church of Christ in Northfield, Illinois is seeking a full-time Director of Faith Formation. Click on the "More information" button below to locate the job description and contact the search committee.

Updated! The ultimate UCC handbook for faith formation and leaders and congregational leadership. Inside you will find:

Compensation Guidelines

Sample position & job descriptions

Volunteer Screening Form template

Sample Contract

Recognizing Stress & Burnout

and much, much more!

New to the AUCE website Children's books about Immigration Click on the "More information" button below visit our Helping Kids Through Tough Times webpage and scroll down to locate this list of children's books

Faith @ Home: Family, Formation, and Fun with Rev. Dr. Richelle White, Professor of Youth Ministry at Kuyper College September 16, 2026 12:00-1:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom Registration closes September 14 Offered by the Love of Children Initiative through Yale Youth Ministry Institute

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Click here for training dates Help participants make informed, responsible decisions about their relationships, health, & behavior in the context of their faith.

United Church of Christ Musicians Association 2026 Conference July 8-11, 2026 First Community Church Columbus, Ohio Early Bird Registration ends May 15, 2026

Check out these UCC-curated and reviewed children's ministry resources! For children, parents and caregivers, faith formation practitioners, pastors, and all who care about the spiritual growth of children A part of the Love of Children Initiative

Job Listings

The United Church of Christ in
Northfield, Illinois
is seeking a
full-time Director of Faith Formation.

Click on the "More information" button below
to locate the job description
and contact the search committee.

Updated!

The ultimate UCC handbook for faith formation and leaders and congregational leadership.

Inside you will find:

New to the AUCE website

Children's books about
Immigration

Click on the "More information" button below
visit our Helping Kids Through Tough Times webpage and scroll down to locate this list of children's books

Faith @ Home:
Family, Formation, and Fun
with Rev. Dr. Richelle White,
Professor of Youth Ministry
at Kuyper College

September 16, 2026
12:00-1:30 p.m. Eastern
via Zoom
Registration closes September 14

Offered by the Love of Children Initiative through Yale Youth Ministry Institute

Our Whole Lives (OWL)

Click here for training dates

Help participants make informed, responsible decisions about their relationships, health, & behavior in the context of their faith.

United Church of Christ
Musicians Association
2026 Conference

July 8-11, 2026

First Community Church
Columbus, Ohio

Early Bird Registration ends
May 15, 2026

Check out these UCC-curated and reviewed children's ministry resources!

For children, parents and caregivers, faith formation practitioners, pastors, and all who care about
the spiritual growth of children

A part of the Love of Children Initiative