Creating Space

Creating Space begins on September 27th, 2026


Creating Space is the foundation of our spiritual formation pathway as a church. It is based off our mission statement:


We are creating space to practice the way of Jesus by engaging with God, journeying together, and spreading hope. 


Creating Space is a collection of hour-long, small gatherings that meet for 8 weeks before or after our weekly church service (unless otherwise denoted).


There are three different types of Creating Space groups from which you can choose: 


engaging with God groups, journeying together groups, and spreading hope groups. 


We will operate in two 8-10 week terms throughout the year—spring, summer, and fall.

Fall 26 Creating Space Groups

Please look over each group and plan to show up for the one that you want to join for the upcoming semester.


Childcare will be available for the winter/spring session.

  • Emotionally Healthy Spirituality // Meets Room 134 on Sundays at 11:30a

    need a faith that goes deeper—a faith that transforms not only what we believe, but how we live, relate to others, and understand ourselves. In Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Pete Scazzero challenges us to move beyond a surface-level faith and embrace the deeper work of emotional and spiritual transformation. As Scazzero writes, “Emotional maturity and spiritual maturity are inseparable.”Together, we will explore this connection and consider how God invites us into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Him. Each week, we will read the assigned chapter together and take time to reflect, discuss, and consider how these ideas apply to our own lives and faith. Please purchase Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Pete Scazzero, and read the Introduction before our first meeting on September 27. Contact the church office if you need help ordering the book. Led by Natalie Baker.


    Prayer Group // Meets in Prayer Room 137 on Sundays at 9am

    The prayer gathering meets on Sundays before the service to intentionally engage with God through prayer. Included in this prayer time, you will be invited to pray for the upcoming service, our church, and needs within the body. Led by Linda Cutting. Show up to join.

  • Sunday Morning Connection // Meets on Sundays at 8:30am in Room 131A

    This group creates space to connect with other adults as we share life together. Through sharing our weekly life experiences, we engage with God by seeing Him work in our lives and sharing our praises. We journey together through sharing where God has been leading us throughout the week. And we spread hope in praying together and encouraging each other along life’s journey. This group is limited to four new members this semester, so contact Greg if you would like to join: info@unioncenter.org


    UC < 35 // *meets on Wednesday from 7 - 9pm in Room 131A*

    This is a group of 18-35 year olds that are building community with each other around the way of Jesus. Come chat with us about life with Jesus. Contact Jeremiah for more info: info@unioncenter.org


    Women’s Group // *Meets on Thursdays at 9:30am in Room 134*

    The women’s group meets on Thursday mornings starting January 15, 2025 from 9:30-11:00am. We will be going through a 19-week study on the book of Romans. Any woman can join at anytime during the study. Contact Karen to join: info@unioncenter.org.


    Men’s Group // *meets on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30p in Room 134*

    The men’s group is space to meet with other men within our church and community.  It’s an opportunity to study scripture and strengthen our spiritual walk with the Lord. We also periodically work on projects to help others in our church and the community. This group is organized by Olin Henneman. Show up to join.

  • CHOW // Meets in Room 130 on Tuesdays from 4-6p

    In order to help meet the growing food insecurity in the Binghamton region, we host a food pantry every Tuesday. The fourth Sunday of every month is designated as CHOW Sunday. We will announce that month’s needs to stock the pantry. If you are in need of food relief, please contact our office.