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  Weekly E-news
         February 13, 2010

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Youth groups return this Sunday evening with Mardis Gras theme
Last call for CYF Midwinter Retreat registrations
2010 summer camp dates available to view or download


Dear youth and parents,
 
I have a lighter version of the e-news for you this week after the church closed early on Thursday and remained closed on Friday (the typical e-news prep days).  Sarah and I took advantage of the long weekend to get away and celebrate our 5th anniversary while visiting old friends in Houston.  (Sarah has used the term "babycation," which is apparently a thing that expectant couples do before the baby arrives.  I am searching for evidence that this is a real phenomenon.)

Scroll down for the news items for this week, and I'll look forward to seeing you when we return to Fort Worth!

Grace and Peace,
Russ


Youth groups return on Sunday evening with Mardis Gras theme
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Mardis Gras mask
All of UCC's Sunday evening programs that follow The Search (youth groups, children's groups, and college study) return this Sunday night.  Our $3 snack supper begins at 6 p.m. in the 3rd floor kitchen, following by special Mardis Gras-themed Chi Rho and CYF youth groups from 6:30 - 7:30.


Last call for CYF Midwinter Retreat registrations
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The annual CYF Midwinter Retreat for youth in grades 9-12 will take place February 26-28 at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens.  The theme this year is "Inward, Outward, Upward" and over the course of the weekend our youth and adults will learn practices to strengthen and nurture their spiritual lives.  The registration deadline has passed, but we can still register our youth if we receive their form this Sunday, February 14. The cost is $80 and scholarship assistance is available upon request.  Registration forms are available in the Youth Office or online at www.uccyouth.org.



Final 2010 summer camp dates available to view or download
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Anna's staff photo All of the finalized summer camp dates for 2010 have been posted online, and you can view or download them as a PDF  file by clicking here.  This year there are ten different camps to choose from, covering kindergarten through recent high school grads.  All camps will take place at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens.

While you're looking over those dates, mark your calendar for Camp Sunday on April 11.  Our ministry assistant, Sharyn Peterson, will be set up in Fellowship Hall that morning to get you registered for summer camps and mission trips in time for the early bird deadlines.


Youth events on the horizon...
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February 14 - We *Heart* Grandparents Luncheon - 12:15 p.m. - Room 207
February 26-28 - CYF MidWinter Retreat at Disciples Crossing (grades 9-12)
February 28 - FDC "Meet Your Mentor" Luncheon - 12:15 p.m.
March 14-20 - Intergenerational Mission Pilgrimage to New Orleans
April 11 - Camp Sunday - Register for summer camps and mission trips


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