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  Weekly E-news
         October 29, 2009

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in this issue
Next parking lot fundraiser - Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
First Sunday Lunch at Pappas Burger
Youth Trialogue continues on November 8 at UCC
Registration begins for CYF Fall Retreat
Mark your calendar for Youth Sunday at The Search - November 15

Dear youth and parents,
 
I mentioned in last weeks e-news that it was going to be a busy Sunday, and every special event in that one day turned out beautifully.  Our youth had a great experience in the morning as they mingled with Jewish and Muslim youth at Beth-El Congregation while learning more about Judaism.  Youth (individuals and teams) entered four cakes in the cake bake-off at the potluck luncheon on Sunday afternoon, and one of those youth cakes beat out the 12 other entries to earn the belltower trophy.  And scores of children and parents made their way from room to room on the 3rd floor for fun Halloween-themed activities staffed by our youth on Sunday evening.  Thanks to all of the youth and adults who made these three events so great!

Also, I wanted to share that CYF sponsor Doug Cox will be heading to New York this weekend to run in the NYC Marathon.  Here's a note from Doug about how we can keep up with him:

"If you're interested in tracking my progress through the marathon, you can register on-line at the ING NYC Marathon website to have e-mail updates sent to you automatically as I complete every 3.1 miles (5K) of the run all the way to the finish line.  Just click here and follow the directions to sign up for the 'Athlete Alert'.  My bib # is 25175."

Who will be the next youth ministry volunteer to run a marathon?  Feel free to e-mail me your suggestions and I'll pass along the encouragement.

Grace and Peace,
Russ

Next parking lot fundraiser - Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
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Anna's staff photo UCC's youth and parents have an opportunity to raise money again this Saturday, October 31 by parking cars for the big TCU-UNLV homecoming game.  Each hour worked by youth and/or parents earns credit toward registration costs for camps, mission trips, and the ski retreat (plus funds for UCC's youth ministry to use for scholarships and 3rd floor improvements).  The last few games have brought in over $50 of credit per volunteer on average.

Volunteers should sign in by 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.  Kickoff will be at 3 p.m.

First Sunday Lunch at Pappas Burger this Sunday
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Pappas Burger logo All youth in grades 6-12 and parents are invited to First Sunday Lunch on November 1.  Come to Pappas Burger (2700 West Freeway) following the 11 a.m. worship service for good food and informal conversation.


Youth Trialogue continues on November 8 at UCC
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Trialogue logo UCC's youth in grades 7-10 joined with Jewish and Muslim youth for the first session of a three-part "trialogue" on Sunday, October 25 at Beth-El Congregation. The series will continue on November 8 when we welcome Jewish and Muslim youth to UCC for a program focused on Christianity. UCC's participants should meet in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. to prepare for our guests.

A couple of notes about the trialogue:

- This event will take the place of Chi Rho boys/girls and CYF Alpha (grades 9-10) Sunday school classes.  Faith Development Class and CYF Omega (grades 11-12) will still meet.

- The final event will be hosted by our Muslim neighbors on November 15 at the Islamic Association of Tarrant County.
 

Registration begins for CYF Fall Retreat - December 4-6
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Anna's staff photoWe are now accepting registrations for the CYF Fall Retreat for youth in grades 9-12, scheduled for December 4-6 at Disciples Crossing in Athens.  The youth and adults who serve on the Youth Ministry Council have planned a refreshing event that focuses on the theme "What does spirituality mean to you?" Registration forms are due in the Youth Office by Sunday, November 22. The cost is $80 and scholarship assistance is available upon request.  Download a registration form online at www.uccyouth.org.
 

Mark your calendar for Youth Sunday at The Search - Nov. 15
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iFaith graphic Make plans now to worship at The Search on November 15 at 5 p.m. as our middle and high schoolers lead the service.  Youth will be planning worship and assigning parts at Sunday evening youth groups on November 1 and 8.  This year's service will be part of the popular iFaith series at The Search that examines a different scripture and pop song each week to see how the two might inform or reflect the life of faith.

Youth events on the horizon...
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November 6-8 - Chi Rho Fall Retreat at Disciples Crossing - meet at 5:30 p.m.
November 15 - Youth Sunday at The Search - 5 p.m.
November 20 - Youth Night Out - Bowling at Citiview Lanes - 6:30 p.m.
November 29 - Hanging of the Greens celebration - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
December 4-6 - CYF Fall Retreat at Disciples Crossing
December 27-31 - Youth Ski Retreat to Colorado

Staff Links
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Russ Boyd, Associate Minister for Youth - E-mail Russ
Isaac Varner, Assistant Minister for CYF (grades 9-12) - E-mail Isaac
Anna Ross, Assistant Minister for Chi Rho (grades 6-8) - E-mail Anna
Sharyn Peterson, Ministry Assistant for Congregation Life - E-mail Sharyn
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