Update-- 11.14.06

Journey & Passage—Sunday, November 19
There will be no Journey or Passage due to the Celebration of Time.

Progressive Dinner and Overnight— Sunday, November 19
We will meet at Nunez's house (click on the link for directions) at 6:30pm. From there we will caravan to the Mitchell's house for the main course. Finally, we will end up at the Paradise's (click on the link for directions) for dessert. If students are not attending the overnight, they can be picked up at the Paradise's at 9:45pm. Following the Progressive dinner, guys will go to the Lyon's house for an overnight. Girls will go to the Sutton's house for an overnight. Students can be picked up from these houses the following day by 9:00am (or earlier if you need). Students should bring a sleeping bag and pillow, a snack to share, and a change of clothes. Friends are welcome.

Easter Mission Trip 2007 Update
If you want to go to Chicago during Easter Break, a $50 deposit and registration form is due by this Friday, November 17th.

Parenting Adolescents Class
Will resume on Sunday, November 26th in room 12. We will be having guest "empty-nesters" speak to us.

Student Leadership Team
We will meet again on Sunday, November 26 @ 11:00am in Room 11.

Update-- 11.07.06

Journey & Passage—Sunday, November 12
Jr. and Sr. High students will be together for the next month learning about Choices and Social Justice. Jessica Wood, our youth intern, will be leading this series. Come out to enjoy time hanging out, eating bagels, and learning how life intersects with Scripture.

Poverello House-- Sunday, November 12
We will leave UPC at 11:20am and return around 2:00pm. Bring $5 for lunch. Please let Justin know if you plan on attending by Friday either by email or phone!

Easter Mission Trip 2007 Update
If you want to go to Chicago during Easter Break, a $50 deposit and registration form is due by November 17th.

Progressive Dinner and Overnight-- November 19
We will be going from house to house having a Thanksgiving Feast. Then we will be splitting up (boys and girls) for an overnight.

Student Leadership Team
We will meet again on Sunday, November 26 @ 11:00am in Room 11.

Update-- 10.31.06

Journey & Passage—Sunday, November 5
We are going to Jamba Juice! We will leave at 9:50am and return around 10:45am.

Student Leadership Team
We are going to meet this Sunday, November 5 @ 11:00am in Room 11.

Poverello House-- Sunday, November 12
We will leave UPC at 11:20am and return around 2:00pm. Bring $5 for lunch.

Easter Mission Trip 2007 Update
If you want to go to Chicago during Easter Break, a $50 deposit and registration form is due by November 17th.

Progressive Dinner and Overnight-- November 19
We will be going from house to house having a Thanksgiving Feast. Then we will be splitting up (boys and girls) for an overnight.

Weekly Update-- 10.24.06

Imago Dei/Purity Ceremony—Sunday, October 29
Sr. High students will be participating in a prayer moment regarding our bodies and relationships during both worship services. Please plan on having your student be in both worship services on this day. Students should arrive at UPC by 8:15am.

Journey—Sunday, October 29
We will be meeting in Room 11 starting at 9:45am. We will hang-out and discuss the Imago Dei series.

Passage—Sunday, October 29
We will meet in the Student Center starting at 9:45am for lesson/discussion with Shawn Simas. The teaching topic is Friendship & Hospitality.

Trunk or Treat-- Tuesday, October 31
UPC is hosting a Trunk or Treat for kids in the apartment communities around our church on October 31 from 5:30p till 8pm. We will need our high school students to participate in this by decorating car trunks, leading games, doing face painting, etc. Also, we will need some vehicles for the trunk decorating. Also, a candy box will be in the Narthex for people to donate bags of candy. We are partnering with Childrens Ministry and Evangelism Committee on this. For more details, see Jessica.

Mentor Groups
Just a reminder that there is NO Sunday evening weekly program anymore. Mentor Groups have taken the place of this program and these groups meet approximately 2-3 times per month at homes and coffee shops on different days.

Student Leadership Team
Next Meeting on Sunday, October 29 @ 12:00pm in Room 11

Easter Mission Trip 2007 Update
If you want to go to Chicago during Easter Break, a $50 deposit and registration form is due by November 17th.

Update-- 10.18.06

Journey—Sunday, October 22
We will be meeting in Room 11 starting at 9:45am. We will begin with conversation and hanging out and then move into our final talk on Imago Dei/Purity-- Fidelity in an Evanescent World. Please send your Sr. High student to Journey this month in order for us to best develop and form our students as a group. We will also talk in detail about the Imago Dei ceremony for the following Sunday.

Passage—Sunday, October 22
We will meet in the Student Center starting at 9:45am for lesson/discussion with Shawn Simas. The teaching topic is Friendship & Hospitality.

Imago Dei/Purity Ceremony—Sunday, October 29
Sr. High students will be participating in a commitment ceremony during both worship services. Please plan on having your student be in both worship services on this day.

Trunk or Treat
UPC is hosting a Trunk or Treat for kids in the apartment communities around our church on October 31 from 5:30p till 8pm. We will need our high school students to participate in this by decorating car trunks, leading games, doing face painting, etc. Also, we will need some vehicles for the trunk decorating. Also, a candy box will be in the Narthex for people to donate bags of candy. We are partnering with Childrens Ministry and Evangelism Committee on this. For more details, see Jessica.

Mentor Groups
Just a reminder that there is NO Sunday evening weekly program anymore. Mentor Groups have taken the place of this program and these groups meet approximately 2-3 times per month at homes and coffee shops on different days.

Student Leadership Team
Next Meeting on Sunday, October 29 @ 12:00pm in Room 11

Easter Mission Trip 2007 Update
If you haven't heard yet, we are going to be traveling to the great city of Chicago from April 2-7. The organization CSM (Center for Student Missions) will once again be hosting us in the city. If you are an interested adult, please contact Justin ASAP. More information coming soon.

Update- 10.10.06

Girls Day—This Saturday, October 14
All Jr. High and Sr. High girls are invited to come and serve at the UPC parking lot for the Fresno State game at 12:00pm. The girls will eat lunch while doing the parking lot. After parking cars, the girls will have an all girls afternoon planned by Jessica and Sarah involving Teasers & Color Me Mine. Students should bring $5. Plan on picking up your girls at 6:30pm here at UPC.

Journey—Sunday, October 15
We will be meeting in Room 11 starting at 9:45am. We will begin with worship and then move into our third talk on Imago Dei/Purity-- Intimacy on a Distant Planet. Please send your Sr. High student to Journey this month in order for us to best develop and form our students as a group.

Passage—Sunday, October 15
We will join the Sr. High students for worship in room 11 starting at 9:45am and then proceed to the Student Center for lesson/discussion with Shawn Simas. The teaching topic is Friendship & Hospitality.

Imago Dei/Purity Ceremony—Sunday, October 29
Students will be participating in a commitment ceremony during both worship services. Please plan on having your student be in both worship services on this day.

Trunk or Treat
UPC is hosting a Trunk or Treat for kids in the apartment communities around our church on October 31 from 5:30p till 8pm. We will need our high school students to participate in this by decorating car trunks, leading games, doing face painting, etc. Also, we will need some vehicles for the trunk decorating. Also, a candy box will be in the Narthex for people to donate bags of candy. We are partnering with Childrens Ministry and Evangelism Committee on this. For more details, see Jessica.

Mentor Groups
Just a reminder that there is NO Sunday evening weekly program anymore. Mentor Groups have taken the place of this program and these groups meet approximately 2-3 times per month at homes and coffee shops on different days.

Student Leadership Team
Next Meeting on Sunday, October 15 @ 11:00am in Room 11

Easter Mission Trip 2007 Update
If you haven't heard yet, we are going to be traveling to the great city of Chicago from April 2-7. The organization CSM (Center for Student Missions) will once again be hosting us in the city. We are also looking for adult chaperones. If you are an interested adult, please contact Justin ASAP. More information coming soon.

Update 10.02.06

We had a great turnout of parents and students at the fundraising event with Roger Rockas. Thanks to all who took part, especially to Linda Stolling for coordinating the event. Here is your update:

Journey—Sunday, October 8
We will be meeting in Room 11 starting at 9:45am. We will begin with worship and then move into our second talk on Imago Dei/Purity-- The Way God Intended. Please send your Sr. High student to Journey this month in order for us to best develop and form our students as a group.

Passage—Sunday, October 8
We will join the Sr. High students for worship in room 11 starting at 9:45am and then proceed to the Student Center for lesson/discussion with Shawn Simas. The teaching topic is Friendship & Hospitality.

Girls Day—October 14
All Jr. High and Sr. High girls are invited to come and serve at the UPC parking lot for the Fresno State game at 12:00pm. After parking cars, the girls will have an all girls afternoon and evening planned by Jessica and Sarah involving Teasers, Color Me Mine, and dinner. Students should eat lunch before coming to the event.

Trunk or Treat
UPC is hosting a Trunk or Treat for kids in the apartment communities around our church on October 31 from 6pm till 9pm. We will need our high school students to participate in this by decorating car trunks, leading games, doing face painting, etc. Also, we will need some vehicles for the trunk decorating. We are partnering with Childrens Ministry on this. For more details, see Jessica.

Mentor Groups
Just a reminder that there is NO Sunday evening weekly program anymore. Mentor Groups have taken the place of this program and these groups meet approximately 2-3 times per month at homes and coffee shops on different days.

Student Leadership Team
Next Meeting on Sunday, October 15 @ 11:00am in Room 11

Easter Mission Trip 2007 Update
If you haven't heard yet, we are going to be traveling to the great city of Chicago from April 2-7. The organization CSM (Center for Student Missions) will once again be hosting us in the city. We are also looking for adult chaperones. If you are an interested adult, please contact Justin ASAP. More information coming soon.