UBC Spiritual Formation
UBC is a faith community that believes Spiritual Formation is an exciting and vital aspect of our faith journey. We offer a number of different opportunities throughout the year, including Sunday morning classes for all ages, special series on Wednesday evenings, and a monthly "Theology on Tap" group.
Sunday Morning
From 9:00 to 10:00 each Sunday morning, we host a variety of Sunday School classes for all ages.
If you’d like to learn more about our classes, contact us here.
Wednesday Evening
Throughout the year we host 4 to 6-week series covering a variety of topics such as faith and politics, interfaith discussions, biblical book studies, spiritual practices, etc.
Visit our YouTube channel (click on this link) to see recordings of previous sessions.
Watch the Window Newsletter for announcements about upcoming studies.
Theology on Tap
On the first Mondays of each month, we meet at a local bar from 6:30pm-7:30pm to discuss theological topics that might not come up in your regular Sunday School class. Our group members generate the topics, and nothing is off limits!
Contact Jon with questions, and check the most recent Window for this month's location and topic.
Sunday Morning Classes
Infants, Toddlers and Preschool (9:00 am - 11:45 am)
This class is designed specifically for our littlest church attendees, ranging from infants to those who have not yet begun kindergarten! We learn through music, sensory based play spaces, storytelling, and movement. Each lesson takes places for two weeks, allowing our children to learn through repetition without becoming bored. A lead teacher organizes the content and engages the children throughout the morning, while a volunteer from the church community assists as a second pair of hands each morning.
Younger Children (Kindergarten - 3rd grade)
This class utilizes the Workshop Rotation Model for teaching Bible stories. We spend 4 - 5 weeks on each Bible story, using different workshops and mediums to dive deeper into children's knowledge and memory of these important stories. This class focuses on repetition, memorization, interaction, and the basics of Bible stories. Lessons include art, music, games, cooking, science, drama, and more!
Older Children (4th grade - 6th grade)
Our older children use the Workshop Rotation Model for teaching Bible stories as a starting point, but branch into deeper discussions depending on the topic and the age of the students who are present. We spend 4 - 5 weeks on each Bible story, using different workshops and mediums to dive deeper into children's knowledge and memory of these important stories. Although this class includes repetition and interaction, students are able to spend more time discussing real-world application of the concepts present in Bible stories, and are given age-appropriate prompts to facilitate group discussion. Lessons include art, music, games, cooking, science, drama, and more!
Middle and High School
Sunday mornings for our teenagers involve a mixture of community, games, and spiritual formation! Gathering at 9:00, we take a few minutes to talk with each other (or wake up by playing some movement-based games), and then dive into our weekly lesson at 9:15. Using individual student workbooks, engaging videos, silly games, and interactive activities, we are looking at different parts of the Bible, the church, and our faith. Through the 2025-2026 school year, we will spend time each week examining the life and stories of different characters in the Bible.
Next Steps
We are mostly young adults (20s-30s) with a mixture of singles, couples, and parents of children and teenagers. Our format is simple, with some Scripture reading and then a guided discussion. This often takes us into politics, current events, or challenging theological questions, all with the goal of continuing to learn how to live in the world as disciples of Jesus.
Lydia
We are a friendly and welcoming group of ladies. Our weekly Bible study is guided by the use of the Formations series from Smyth and Helwys. We serve as a support group for each other through being Prayer Warriors and coming together to lend a “helping hand” to class members as the need arises. We welcome new members!
Fellowship and Faith
The Fellowship and Faith class is a Co-Ed class composed of some of the “wiser” members of our church. We study books of the Bible in four-month blocks using LifeWay materials. Most members prepare and add comments to our discussions during class. We are not rigid in our theology and are open to new ideas and interpretations.
Courage
The Courage Class is a member taught class of UBC members, but during the pandemic we have picked up former UBC, Baptist Student Union, and LSU members who live elsewhere. We are still meeting on Zoom. Any age is welcome, but the class members tend to be older. Members rotate leadership monthly.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel Sunday School Class is a small group of senior adult men. Our discussions are informal, but substantive, conducted on campus (room E-111). Lessons and discussions are based on archived resources from Nurturing Faith Magazine.
Happiness
Most of the members of the Happiness class are seniors and most of us are over 70; some of us are married and some are single. All who want to have a closer walk with Jesus Christ and fellowship with others are welcome to join us. We have open, lively discussions based on the Bible and Smyth and Helwys’ Connections curriculum.
Internationals
Our class is made up of students, visiting scholars, and long-time residents of Baton Rouge, and while we are mostly internationals, we’re open to anyone. We study a passage of Scripture together each week, including brief teaching and discussion about how it applies to our lives. We often focus on the basics of the Christian faith. It is also a great place to practice your English.
Mosaic
The Mosaic class is a close-knit group sharing life experiences and supporting each other through life’s journey. Our Bible studies are usually a video series format, with a focus on ways we can apply our faith to everyday life. We gladly welcome new members - join us in the Fellowship Hall building on Sunday mornings.
Nomad
As our name implies, UBC Nomads are a mobile extended family. We wonder often and wander occasionally. Our group is intergenerational, diverse in background, broad in perspective and accustomed to engaged weekly discussions. Studies are grounded in scripture, typically last 4-6 weeks per topic, reflect current interests, and explore life application for contemporary followers of Jesus. We welcome anyone to join the journey.