Our church is blessed with gifted musical leadership, talented musicians, and a congregation that loves to sing. Our services often feature guest musicians and selections by our choir.

Our adults have many opportunities to continue learning. We recognize that Christian education is a lifelong process and does not end at Confirmation.

Knowing that we all learn in different ways, a variety of learning styles are incorporated into our study. We generally are guided by special content during Advent and Lent. During Lent we gather at 5:30pm for a potluck supper and fellowship before our study.

This adult education program changes throughout the year and covers a variety of topics. Past subjects have included: Grief, Homosexuality and the Bible, Interfaith Education, African-American Heritage, Cleveland History, and Women’s issues.

This annual intergenerational retreat is held over Memorial Day weekend at Templed Hills Camp and Retreat Center in Belville, Ohio, an Ohio Conference UCC outdoor ministry camp. This is an opportunity for us all to take a step away from the hectic activities of our lives and spend time strengthening our relationships with Christ and with each other.  

THEME: ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL: Reflect and Rejoice in God’s Creation.”

GUIDING SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:31a, “God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.”

REGISTRATION FEES: 

Fri/Sat/Sun: $125 for adults; $80 for children 5-12 y/o; Free for children <5 y/o

Sat/Sun: $95 for adults, $50 for children 5-12, Free for children <5y/o

Sat only: $40 for 5 and older, Free for children <5y/o

     Confirmation classes for youth are offered in the fall of every other year. This year-long educational program includes study, activities and field trips. The program is designed to fully prepare youth for membership in the Church.

          We invite our youth to be regular participants in worship, even leading a special service in October and planning our annual Christmas pageant. West Park UCC regularly sponsors youth to attend various summer camps and mission trips and offers scholarships for children and youth who are active in the life of the church. Active young adults pursuing a college education are also eligible to apply for the Alber Scholarship each year.

    Any child or youth who is active in the life of our church and who plans to attend summer camp at Templed Hills is eligible for a scholarship.  West Park UCC will cover up to 50% of the cost of camp.

     Our children and youth are offered regular Sunday School class. Our AGAPE class is for kindergarten through fifth grade and our ACTS29 class is for sixth through twelfth grades.

     We encourage our children and youth to think critically and to fully engage with our church. During the summer months, we invite our children and youth to stay in the sanctuary to worship in community; we have a “prayground” in the front of the church for younger children to color and play. Giggles, wiggles, movement and sound are encouraged and are a welcome addition to the life of our church.

        There are lots of opportunities to continue learning at West Park UCC. We also have many seasonal activities during the year. And of course, we welcome all ideas for adding new programmatic activities to our current schedule.