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 Weekly E-News January 10, 2013
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Dear youth and parents,
I hope that you were able to be a part of the Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival this past weekend. It was, as always, an uplifting way to end the Christmas season and move into the new year. Speaking of which, there are a lot of great opportunities to get involved at UCC in 2014. One update for this week: I mentioned in the last e-news that the "Just Say Know" sexuality education course for high schoolers kicks off on Sunday afternoon, but I neglected to say that we're offering the first session as a "free preview" for anyone who thinks they may be interested but isn't sure if they want to commit to the whole course. All UCC 9th-12th graders (and friends) are welcome to come check out the first session of the course from 12:15-2:30 p.m. on Sunday (lunch provided - we'll order some extra). The first session will take place in the 3rd floor kitchen.
Read on for more information on the other Just Say Know workshops, midwinter youth retreats at Disciples Crossing, two great videos produced by our 9th/10th grade Sunday school class, a concert by the Chapman University Singers (and an opportunity to learn about scholarship opportunities at Chapman), and more.
Grace and Peace,
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This Sunday: Youth groups, Disciples Class orientation
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After changes for the holidays and Boar's Head festival, we're back to our regular youth programming schedule this Sunday, January 12:
- Regular worship schedule (9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m.)
- 9:45 a.m. Gathering time with refreshments in Room 303
- 10 a.m. Sunday school classes meet
- 12:15-2:30 p.m. High school "Just Say Know" course begins
- 6 p.m. Snack supper ($3) served in 3rd Floor Kitchen
- 6:30-7:45 p.m. Chi Rho & CYF youth groups meet
- 6:45-7:30 p.m. Disciples Class orientation in 207
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Try the high school sexuality education course for free Sunday
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UCC's children's ministry and youth ministry are excited to offer "Just Say Know" courses this winter, providing comprehensive sexuality education for grades 4-12. The schedule for the classes is as follows:
High school course (grades 9-12)
Sundays, January 12 - March 2, 12:15-2:30 p.m.
Capstone lock-in on Friday night, March 21
Cost: $40 per participant
Click here for course topics
Note: Youth are welcome to come to the first session as a "free preview," and can choose to register for the full course afterward.
Middle school workshops (grades 6-8 with a parent)
Sundays, February 16 & 23, 12:15-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per youth participant
Click here for course topics
Elementary school workshops (grades 4-5 with a parent)
Sunday, February 9, 12:15-3:15 p.m.
Separate workshops for boys and girls
Cost: $20 per child participant
Click here for course topics
Registration cost includes lunch, course materials, and a copy of Kate Ott's new book Sex+Faith: Talking with Your Child from Birth to Adolescence. $10 discount for each additional child registered per family (since each family only needs one book). Scholarships for all courses will be available upon request.
Click here to register online, and be sure to spread the word to friends and neighbors so they can take advantage of this important program!
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Register this Sunday for the Chi Rho Midwinter Retreat
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Our youth have the opportunity to join others from Disciple churches around the area for two upcoming winter retreats at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens. The Chi Rho Midwinter Retreat for grades 6-8 will be January 31 - February 2, and the CYF Midwinter Retreat for grades 9-12 is February 21-23. These annual retreats offer youth the opportunity to grow closer to God and one another through worship, recreation, prayer, small groups, and interest groups that include options like sports, dance, art, service, photography, and more.
Participants will meet at UCC at 5:30 p.m. on the Friday each retreat begins to share a charter bus to camp, and will return around 12:30 p.m. the following Sunday. The cost for each retreat is $90 and full or half scholarships are available upon request. Registration forms are due to the Youth Office this Sunday, January 12 for Chi Rho and Sunday, February 2 for CYF. You can download a form by clicking here .
Parents: We will need adult chaperones to attend these retreats as well. If you're interested in serving as an adult sponsor, contact Alison Nicoll at alison.nicoll@uccftw.com for the Chi Rho Retreat and Michael Yandell at michael.yandell@uccftw.com for the CYF Retreat .
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"Latte with the Ladies" at Brewed this Saturday morning
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Latte With The Ladies, a monthly intergenerational gathering for women at a local coffee shop, will be this Saturday, January 11. Ladies of all ages are invited to gather at Brewed (801 W. Magnolia Ave.) between 9 and 11 a.m. for tasty beverages and informal conversation. Invite a friend and drop in this Saturday morning!
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Chapman University Singers come to UCC on January 22
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The Chapma  n University Singers, an acclaimed 34-voice ensemble, will be performing a concert in the UCC sanctuary on Wednesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. Chapman, located in Orange, California, is one of the most prestigious colleges affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and it's an honor to host their choir in our church. Rev. Nancy Brink, Chapman's Director of Church Relations, will accompany the choir on the tour and will be available to talk to high school students about the university, including scholarships specifically for Disciple students. If you are a high schooler interested in meeting with Nancy to talk more about Chapman University and scholarship opportunities, e-mail me at russ@uccftw.com and I will work with Nancy to set up a time and place for her to meet with youth from UCC. For more information on the Chapman University Singers and the concert they will be presenting, click here.
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9th/10th grade class produces two stewardship videos
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Our 9th/10th grade Sunday school class recently produced two hilarious stewardship videos, and they're available online for you to view and share. Use the links below to take a look!
 | | Avoid Mayhem - Give Online |
 | | Stewardship - It's Not Complicated |
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The Roots t-shirts are here (and they look great!)
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From Alison Nicoll, Assistant Minister for Middle School:
If you ordered a Roots t-shirt and have not yet paid, please bring your $10 THIS SUNDAY. We will be handing out the t-shirts at Sunday school in the morning and youth group in the evening. Not sure if you've paid for it yet? I have a llist of everyone who has paid, so just check with me on Sunday.
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Youth events and key dates on the horizon...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
January 12 - "Just Say Know" high school course begins - 12:15 p.m.
January 12 - Disciples Class orientation - 6:45 p.m. in 207
Jan 31 - Feb 2 - Chi Rho (grades 6-8) Midwinter Retreat at Disciples Crossing
February 9 - "Just Say Know" elementary school workshops
February 16 & 23 - "Just Say Know" middle school workshops
February 21-23 - CYF (grades 9-12) Midwinter Retreat at Disciples Crossing
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| Staff Links
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Russ Boyd, Associate Minister for Youth - E-mail Russ
Alison Nicoll, Assistant Minister for Middle School - E-mail Alison
Michael Yandell, Assistant Minister for High School - E-mail Michael
Sharyn Peterson, Ministry Assistant - E-mail Sharyn
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