Family Ministry

The Family Ministry supports the spiritual growth of all ages within our church. Through tailored programs for adults, children, youth, and young adults—such as Sunday school, small groups, retreats, and mission opportunities—we foster faith and community. The Children's and Youth Teams offer age-appropriate activities and service projects, while the Young Adult Team provides support for college students and young professionals. Together, these ministries help everyone grow in faith.
Family Ministry

Adult Team

The Adult Team offers opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service through:

  • Sunday School: Weekly in-depth Bible study and discussion.
  • Retreats: Periodic gatherings for spiritual renewal and community building.
  • Small Groups: Regular meetings for fellowship, support, and accountability.
  • Bible Study Groups: Focused studies on books of the Bible and specific topics.
  • Mission Circles: Engaging in local and global mission work.
  • Church Library: Access to books, study materials, and spiritual resources.

Adult Team

Children’s team

The Children’s team creates a nurturing environment where children can learn about God and grow their faith in Jesus through:

  • Sunday School: Age-appropriate Bible lessons and activities for children 3-years-old through 12th grade.
  • Vacation Bible School (VBS): A week-long program in the summer focused on learning more about Jesus and what it means to follow him.
  • Youth Club: Weekly gatherings during the school year that include fun, fellowship, Bible study, worship, and dinner.
  • Children’s Time: A children’s church opportunity offered during the 11:00am service.
  • Nursery: Care and activities for young children during services.

  • Children’s Missions Projects: Teaching service and generosity through:

    • Holiday stockings for those in need.
    • Birthday bags for children whose families use local food pantries.
    • Learning about missionaries our church family supports.
    • Giving opportunities that support local missions and ministries.
    • Caroling at a local nursing home.

Adult Team

Youth Team

The Youth Team supports teenagers in their spiritual growth and service with:

  • Sunday School: Bible study and discussion tailored for teens.
  • The Cause: Weekly youth group gatherings with worship, fellowship, dinner, and service.
  • Retreats: Opportunities for spiritual renewal and connection.
  • Mission Trips: Service projects to expand perspectives and serve others.
  • Morning Connects: Informal meetings for fellowship and devotion.

Adult Team

Young Adult Team

The Young Adult Team builds community for college students and young professionals through:

  • Sunday School: In-depth Bible study and discussion.
  • Connects: Informal fellowship and discussion meetups.
  • Small Groups: Deeper spiritual connections through regular gatherings.

Adult Team

Through these programs, the Family Ministry ensures that everyone has access to spiritual growth opportunities and can contribute to the church’s mission.

Family Care
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Senior Companion March Birthdays

Celebrating Shirley B Happy Birthday to Shirley, who turns 93 years young on March 8! Shirley has been part of church life for most of her life and feels especially at home here at the United Church of Canandaigua. One of her favorite hymns is “...

Christy Allen
Director of Care Ministry Christy Allen
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Young Adult & Adult March Update

Sunday Morning Small Groups - Our young adult/adult ministries continue as scheduled. Our Young Adults Group continue through select passages in Romans, then onto Philippians. The Bible Study Group that meets in the Downstairs Dining Hall continu...

Mark Slomski
Pastor of Youth and Adult Ministry Mark Slomski
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Women's Retreat, A Day Well Shared

The Women’s Retreat was a lively and well-attended day. It was a gift to see the room filled with women with tables full, conversations flowing, and laughter rising throughout the space. There was a real sense of being together in a way we don’t o...

Christy Allen
Director of Care Ministry Christy Allen
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Youth Ministry March Update

Sunday School - Our Middle School and High School groups continue. MS/HS activity time at the beginning of Sunday School also continues (it has been received well). Both groups continue to use the LIVE curriculum, with Middle School going through ...

Mark Slomski
Pastor of Youth and Adult Ministry Mark Slomski
Family Missions
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Family Ministry March Update

Youth Club In late February, the Youth Club children filled Birthday Bags. These bags are given to families in need who use our local food pantries and have a child in their family who is celebrating a birthday. We were able to donate XX bags....

Deb Marshall
Family Ministries Director Deb Marshall
Family Church-life
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Young Adult & Adult February Update

Sunday Morning Small Groups - Our young adult/adult ministries have begun the new year with a variety of Sunday School offerings. Our Young Adults Group continue through select passages in Romans, using the SOAP method. The Bible Study Grou...

Mark Slomski
Pastor of Youth and Adult Ministry Mark Slomski