News & Events

Rehearsals for our Christmas service begin soon. If you are interested in joining as a singer or instrumentalist, please contact Jon Anderson (janderson@urcstaff.org) for more details.

• Children’s Choir practice Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. starting November 13
• Adult and Teen Choir practice Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. beginning Saturday, November 16
• Instrumentalists practice Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. beginning Saturday, November 16

All Singers and Instrumentalists should plan to participate at both the 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. services on December 22.

Please sign up below to help with planning.

Join us for a Reformation Hymn Sing as we celebrate Reformation Day, which commemorates the Reformation movement started by Martin Luther in the 16th century. Sunday evening, October 27 we’re joining together at Covenant Life Community Church at 6:00 p.m.

Register now for MAGNiFY 2024! Conrad Mbewe will be speaking on Amazing Grace — How Sweet the Sound! Visit magnifyconference.org for registration and more detailed information.

Plan to join us in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for an evening to gather as women of URC over soup & salad with discussion about “one another-ing”. Let us know you’re coming and sign up to provide a soup HERE . Contact Priscilla Lohrmann with questions at (michigan.lohrmanns@gmail.com).

The “Counseling Theology, Practice and Issues” class meets every Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The class covers biblical counseling model and methods and the following counseling issues: helping hurting people, depression and anxiety, anger and conflict, gender and sexuality, grief and hope. This class is open to all and would be helpful for all those who counsel, disciple, mentor, lead growth groups, teach, and do evangelism; as well as those who would like to be lay counselors at URC. The class begins Friday October 4 and runs through May. Contact Pat Quinn with any questions.

The class reviews basic Biblical teachings on what it means to be a Christian, the nature of revelation, sin and salvation, the sacraments, worship, and faithful communion with God. About URC also paints a picture of what it means to be a part of our church family. The 10-week class will start Sunday, September 15.

More information and sign up HERE.

URC Women are invited to join an evening Bible study that meets two evenings a month beginning mid-September. There are three meeting options:

• Wednesdays at URC (starting September 25)
• Thursdays in Holt (starting September 26)
• Thursdays on Zoom (TBD)

We will be studying the book of Ephesians which is rich in doctrine, instruction, and encouragement. We will have a special emphasis on learning tools for studying and reading the Bible well as we consider Ephesians. Study materials will be provided.

Once you register for your preferred group, your group leader will contact you with the details before the first meeting. Contact Katie Young or Priscilla Lohrmann with questions.

To promote equipping the saints for the work of ministry (Eph. 4:12) URC is offering its Biblical and Theological Foundations course this Summer on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in growing in your knowledge of Scripture and theology, and your ability to minister the Word to those around you, this class is for you. The class is a prerequisite for those interested in serving URC as an elder or deacon one day, but it is open to all members of the church — both men and women — with a heart to grow in leadership in the church. Meets Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:45 a.m., beginning September 12. Contact Chip Cogan for more info.

URC women are invited to join us every other Wednesday from 9:30am – 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall, beginning September 18th

This year we begin Kevin DeYoung’s newest book, “Daily Doctrine: A One Year Guide to Systematic Theology“. Books will be provided at our first meeting. Join us for book discussion, testimony panels, guest speakers, wonderful fellowship and great food! Childcare provided, homeschool classes offered. Registration is open now through September 1st.

DIG kids are invited to join us for a fun filled day at Michigan’s Adventure in Muskegon, MI on August 14th. We will leave from URC on Wednesday, August 14th at 10am and to return by 10pm-ish. The cost is $70/person which includes a ticket, dinner, and travel. Students will need to pack their own lunch or buy onsite.

Plan to bring own lunch, a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, etc.

This is a consent form/travel release for minors as well as any info that will be needed in case of an emergency. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If you have any questions, contact Katie Middlestead.