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In addition to weekly worship services (Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday evening), theUPC offers a wide variety of ministries to meet individual needs.  With plenty of small groups and specialized classes, you will not feel lost in the crowd!  Regardless of your age, your interests, or where you are in your life, you are sure to find your place within our ever-expanding and varied ministry offerings.  Whether you are thinking of visiting theUPC–or are a first-time or returning guest–there is a place for you at theUPC of Jacksonville, NC.

Where do you fit? 
Wherever you are on your journey in life, whether you are just beginning to inquire about God or you already have a mature, spiritual relationship with Him, there is a place for you and another step you can take.  theUPC’s services and ministries are designed to help you take that step.

Worship Services 
Gathering together for worship is a highlight of life at theUPC.  With energetic singing, heart-felt worship, and anointed preaching, these services are refreshing, restoring, and reviving.  For a schedule of services, click here.

Sunday School/Christian Education  
Sunday mornings begin at 9:30 am with Sunday school classes designed to meet the needs of every age group.  Presenting the Gospel in creative, yet straight-forward ways, these classes will help you discover where you are in your walk with Christ and will teach you how to continue on the right path.  In addition, the classes offer practical methods for applying scriptural principles to everyday life.  In addition to classes for children and youth, we have several specialized adult classes to meet your stage of life, as well as a general adult class.

Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Ministry Classes 
On Wednesday evenings, while the adults enjoy the Midweek Worship service in the Main Sanctuary, today’s youth will be amazed and excited by the energetic, creative gospel presentations in the services designed solely with young hearts, lives, and issues in mind.  theUPC’s midweek offerings include ministries for elementary school-aged children, junior and senior high school (CIA YOUTH) and aspiring to current college students (HYPHEN).

As you are becoming familiar with theUPC and its offerings, you probably will have many questions.  We want to help you make the transition from newcomer to old friend as quickly as possible.  Should you have trouble finding your way around our facilities, our ushers and hostesses will be happy to direct you around.  For specific information, answers to general questions, flyers about upcoming events, or sign-up forms for events or classes, visit our Information Center, located in the lobby of the Main Sanctuary.  The week’s schedule and current announcements, as well as a calendar of events , are available on this website.

theUPC’s Ministries 

theUPC provides an ever-expanding variety of ministries to serve your needs and to provide opportunities for you to fellowship with those who are situations similar to yours.  Targeting specific ages and interests, our ministries are sure to provide a place for you to connect with others in a small-group setting, helping you adjust to your new church family and grow.  For more information about theUPC’s Ministries, please visit the links available from the drop-down menu at the top of this website.