Education is an enduring value in our congregation. Not only do we see it as a privilege, it is also a responsibility as we continue to seek to understand the mind of Christ and the ways in which we may serve in His name.
Faith Formation Newsletters
Children and Youth
- Sunday School - Sunday worship includes a time for children, after which children and youth K-12 are invited to join the Sunday School program for the remainder of the worship time.
- Confirmation - Confirmation class is offered on a regular basis to high-school youth.
- Creativity Camp (formerly VBS) - Children gather every June for a week of fun and faith exploration.
- Music Ministry - Joy Chimes provides an entry-level experience of handbell performance for children as young as first grade. Praise Ringers allows children to continue progressing in their handbell proficiency. All children’s music groups receive opportunities to perform during worship services.
- Events - Throughout the year, children and youth are welcome to participate in events like the Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk-or-Treat, and Advent Pageant.
- Westside Youth Collective - Starting in 2025 HUCC has joined Together Lab and several churches in the PDX westside to provide youth gatherings and activities to raise awareness through advocacy about challenges facing youth today including youth mental health.
Adults
Adult Sunday School
Throughout most of the academic year, weekly classes are offered on Bible study or contemporary topics. Our church is blessed with many members who are clergy or otherwise qualified to teach and instruct on various topics. Classes meet on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. before worship in our education building, classroom #4. Previous topics offered include Dialogues on the refugee crisis and race. If you cannot join in person, please contact heather@hillsboro-ucc.org for a Zoom link to join virtually.
