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  Weekly E-news
           November 11, 2011

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in this issue
Be a SUPPER hero! Volunteer to provide youth snack supper
Save the date: Youth Thanksgiving Feast on November 20
Hanging of the Greens service is coming November 27
Nominate an adult mentor for UCC's Disciples Class
The Senior Minister Transition Team wants to hear from you!


Dear youth and parents,
 
We had quite a busy and exciting weekend as 23 of our middle school youth had a great experience at the Chi Rho Retreat at Disciples Crossing, youth and parents gathered at La Playa Maya for First Sunday Lunch, and many youth and parents were part of the 275+ people who worshiped at The Search on Sunday night as part of the special "I Love The Search" event.  There are more special events on the horizon, so read on for those and a request for volunteers to help feed our hungry young people on Sunday nights!

Grace and Peace,
Russ


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Be a SUPPER hero!  Volunteer to provide youth snack supper
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From Susan Rogers, Youth Hospitality Coordinator:

 
Youth parents! See the youth up close, personal and appreciative by serving Snack Supper on Sunday night.  Snack supper is a great way to to see and get to know the youth, and it's fun!  

The commitment is for one Sunday evening, from about 5-7 p.m., plus cooking or shopping time - you decide how much time you want to spend on preparation.  Dinner is served at 6 p.m. in the third floor kitchen for 30-40 youth and college students. All the paper goods, cutlery and drink supplies are there for you.  You provide the food, fix lemonade (provided), put ice in glasses, serve everything and clean up.  You can choose to donate the meal, or you can be reimbursed up to $100 if you provide itemized receipts.  If you need suggestions on meal planning, you can contact me at 469.426.1796 or sundaysnackvolunteers@yahoo.com.  When you pick your Sunday, I will be in touch with other useful tips.  The third floor kitchen can be used anytime between morning services and the time to serve the meal. (Sandwiches are just as popular as anything else, so cooking isn't required  if that's not your thing.) If you prefer to purchase all or part of the food already prepared, that's great too. There's also a fridge and freezer you can stash things in.
 
You will receive a reminder the Sunday before your Snack Supper. Each month there will be an optional 15-minute meeting to show you the kitchen and how things in it work. (Usually just before Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and it's just to familiarize you - there's nothing difficult about it, as those who have served will tell you!)

Ready to volunteer?  Pick one of the available dates listed below and e-mail me at sundaysnackvolunteers@yahoo.com:
 
December 11
January 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26
March 18, 25
April 15, 22, 29
May 6 

  


Save the date: Youth Thanksgiving Feast on November 20
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The Youth Thanksgiving Feast will be Sunday, November 20 from 6-7:45 p.m. on the 3rd floor. Turkey will be provided, but please bring your favorite side or dessert to share AND a canned food item to donate. E-mail jessica@uccftw.com with what you plan to bring so we don't end up with 20 pumpkin pies (my favorite).  



Hanging of the Greens service is coming November 27

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The annual Hanging of the Greens worship service will be led by our middle and high school youth on Sunday, November 27.  This year the the festive service that decorates our sanctuary will take place at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner in Fellowship Hall with Advent-themed crafts and activities for the whole family.  Be sure to mark your calendar and watch for upcoming info on rehearsals for youth participants.


Nominate an adult mentor for UCC's Disciples Class
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Art chaliceRegistration ended on Monday for the Disciples Class, UCC's baptism and membership preparation course for youth in grades 6-12.  We're now in the midst of organizing the class into small groups and recruiting adult mentors for each of those groups of 3-5 young people. Though we have a great pool of adults to choose from at UCC, I know we always overlook people who would be great mentors.

That's where you come in: If you know an active adult member of UCC with a mature faith, a love for the church, and a genuine desire to nurture the faith of our young people - tell us!  Click here to view the volunteer job description for a Disciples Class mentor so that you know what's involved.  Then, if you know someone who would be a great fit, click here to complete a nomination form.

Note: Completing a nomination doesn't commit them to anything and doesn't guarantee they'll be asked. It puts them on our radar so that we know they're out there and someone thinks they'd be a great mentor!


The Senior Minister Transition Team wants to hear from you!
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From Monty Phillips, Senior Minister Transition Team chair:

The Senior Minister Transition Team
is meeting monthly to support Rev. Larry Thomas and all UCC staff. The team wants to hear from all members (including our youth!) via email at transition@uccftw.com.  Messages can cover a wide variety of topics, i.e. outreach ideas, UCC cheers and jeers, proposed sermon topics and comments, suggestions, and criticisms. Our team will review with Rev. Thomas each month to help ensure a healthy transition into his role as our Senior Minister.



Youth events and key dates on the horizon..
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November 18-20 - CYF Fall Retreat (grades 9-12) at Disciples Crossing
November 19 - Parking lot fundraiser - TCU vs. CSU
November 20 - Disciples Class orientation for participants & parents - 6:30 p.m.
November 27 - Hanging of the Greens youth-led worship & dinner - 5 p.m.
December 18 - Chi Rho and CYF Christmas parties - 6:30 p.m.
December 28 - January 1 - CYF Ski Retreat to Monarch Mountain, CO
January 15 - Chi Rho Lock-In at UCC begins Sunday night
February 3-5 - Chi Rho Midwinter Retreat at Disciples Crossing

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