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  Weekly E-news
              September 2, 2010

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in this issue
First Sunday Lunch for youth and parents this Sunday
Sunday night youth groups break for Labor Day, return on September 12
Updated 2010-11 UCC Youth calendar available for download
Snack supper volunteers needed


Dear youth and parents,
 
We're finally getting into a rhythm here in the youth office as Jessica and Herb get the hang of their school workloads at Brite and TCU and as our Sunday morning and evening programs transition from introductory, get-to-know-you sessions into meatier topics that will have continuity from Sunday-to-Sunday.  I'll be conducting an orientation and training session for our Sunday school teachers and shepherds tonight, and Jessica and Herb have been working with our Sunday night youth group sponsors to lay the foundation for a great year.  By the way, have you met Herbert Murray, our new Assistant Minister for Chi Rho?  If you missed the announcement in last week's e-news, click here to learn more about UCC's newest youth minister.

Grace and Peace,
Russ


First Sunday Lunch for youth and parents this Sunday
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30 Hour Famine logoAll youth and parents are invited to First Sunday Lunch this weekend.  Come to Pappas Burger (2700 West Freeway) following the 11 a.m. worship service where we'll have a dining room reserved for good food and informal conversation.  Looking to meet other youth or youth parents?  This is a great way to connect!


Sunday night youth groups break for Labor Day, back Sep. 12
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Our Sunday night youth programs will take a break this Sunday for Labor Day weekend.  We'll return to our regular schedule on September 12 with snack supper at 6 p.m. followed by Chi Rho and CYF youth groups from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.  Sunday school classes will meet as usual this Sunday morning.


Updated 2010-11 UCC Youth calendar available for download
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Randy Kuss headshotWant a handy reference for the next 12 months of youth events at UCC?  Just click here to download an updated copy of our 12-month event calendar.  It includes info on when weekly programs do and don't meet, when camps and retreats take place, when and where our mission trips will be, and more!  It also has updated camp dates and additional information added after the youth/parent orientation on August 22.  Get your copy now and add the info to your own calendar!



Snack supper volunteers needed - several Sundays available ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Parent with bike graphic~
Looking for an easy way to support UCC's youth ministry without making a long-term commitment?  Why not provide a snack supper for our youth and volunteers on Sunday night?  Volunteers set up dinner in the 3rd floor kitchen to serve from 6 - 6:30 p.m., then clean up afterward.  Plates, cups, utensils, and lemonade mix are provided...you only need to bring the food and a smile.  Reimbursement up to $100 is available, or you can choose to donate the meal.
 
Dates still available for this semester include October 10; November 7, 14, and 21; and December 5 and 12.  To reserve a date, just e-mail Sharyn at sharyn@uccftw.com and let her know your first and second choice.


Youth events on the horizon...
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September 5 - First Sunday Lunch for youth & parents at Pappas' Burger - 12:15 p.m.
September 12 - Sunday night youth groups return after Labor Day break - 6:30 p.m.
September 25 - "Breakfast with the Guys" men's event for youth & adults - 8:30 a.m.
October 9 - CYF Day at TCU for Disciples across the region - 11 a.m.
November 5-7 - Chi Rho Fall Retreat for grades 6-8 at Disciples Crossing
November 14 - Youth Sunday at The Search - 5 p.m.
November 19-21 - CYF Fall Retreat for grades 9-12 at Disciples Crossing


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