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AUCE's VBS Guide


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.

Available to AUCE members only.
Not a member? Click here to join AUCE!

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

Faith Formation Certificate

The only UCC-friendly certificate specifically for faith formation / Christian education leaders currently serving on local church staffs. Local church clergy, particularly those serving small congregations, will also benefit from learning about forming faith with all ages.

Written by AUCE members Debbie Gline Allen and Josh Lunde-Whitler, this certificate in faith formation offers three courses that take the student from basics to theory, along with  a supervised ministry course in faith formation with children, youth, and adults. 
 

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

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.