… a faith community growing in the treasures of justice, stewardship, artistic expression and hospitality.

EDUCATION

Union Avenue Christian Church is not just a place and is much more than a building. It is a caring community of people who desire an intimate relationship with God. There are some who desire to know God better and still others who have just begun their search for a relationship with God.
We are a community of diverse people that gathers to worship God, to pray, to learn from the Bible, to serve, to laugh, and to help each other. We are a collection of people who share the compelling belief that every person is valuable and was created with unique abilities and purpose.
Shared vision and core values have shaped this community of faith. We believe that together we can build a community that celebrates possibility and promise. Our challenge is to engage the heart, mind and soul in order to enhance the quality of life for ourselves and others.
We believe we can do this…we invite you to read on to learn more about our mission and vision, and the community of mutual respect we are building at Union Avenue Christian Church.

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning through Christian Education

The tradition of lifelong religious education at Union Avenue Christian Church dates back to the church’s founding. It was Dr. James M. Philputt, Union Avenue’s first senior minister, who nudged the congregation into examining the Bible in new ways — consistent with “modern scholarly interpretation.” Today’s study opportunities remain true to that early influence and encourage individual study and interpretation of scripture.

Members and friends of the congregation are involved in a growing small group ministry. Some of these meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning but many others meet throughout the week. Book studies, Biblical studies, work groups (e.g., tutoring, collecting food for needy neighbors, hosting mission groups), art groups and exercise/walking groups are just some of the offerings. We are all journeying in faith and find ourselves at many places, and yet all of us are trying to deepen and grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

We invite you to learn more about our educational ministries (listed under the “education” tab in the navigation bar at the top of this page), and the community of mutual respect we are building at Union Avenue Christian Church.

Our Sunday morning educational opportunities, which meet at 9:30 a.m., include:

Homebuilders Class — This class’ roots extend back to the 1930s when some of its members began meeting together as the “Interpreters.” Each week they gather to engage theological issues relevant to the modern world through the lens of the Bible. The Homebuilders meet in the Library on the first floor of our building.

Second-Floor Class — Join this lively class as they examine contemporary issues against a backdrop of lectionary-based Bible study. The Second Floor Class meets in room 207 on the second floor of our building.

Youth Class — Youth grades 6 and up join together each week to engage their faith through discussion, Bible study, art, drama, and mission projects. The Youth Class meets in room 205 on the second floor of our building.

Young Disciples — This class for elementary-age children follows the innovative Workshop Rotation Model. Each month the children engage a different Bible story or theme through a variety of workshops, including art, music, science, drama, mission, and cooking. The Young Disciples meet in several rooms on our second floor.

Address and Phone Number

733 Union Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63108-1037 | 314.361.8844

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:30 Christian Education and 10:45 Worship