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                  August 1, 2014

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in this issue
Back-to-School Retreat is next weekend - register now!
Relive the youth mission trips over lunch this Sunday
Rangers outing on August 13 - reserve your seats today
Sunday school returns this Sunday after July sabbath
 
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Dear youth and parents,

Today is my first day back in the office after leaving on July 14 for my Army Reserve annual training at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, and it's really good to be back! I will be writing an article for the September issue of the Journal to share about my experience, so be sure to watch for that if you would like to know more about the training exercise and my role as a Brigade Chaplain.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey on Sunday night programming here at UCC. We received over 60 surveys (!) from parents and participants, and the input is extremely helpful. We still need to dig a little deeper into the data before we announce any changes to our programming lineup, but one clear takeaway after my first time tallying the results is that an earlier start time (in the 5:00 - 5:30 range) would be better for most families. I will let you know more next week after Kera and I have time to dig a little deeper and agree on a schedule for this semester.

Read on for info about the Back-to-School Retreat, the Mission Trip Shareholders Luncheon, a youth outing to see the Rangers take on the Rays, and more.

Grace and Peace,

Russ 


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Back-to-School Retreat is next weekend - register now!
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Summer is ending soon, and it's time to start looking ahead to a new school year with UCC's youth ministry - starting with the annual Back-to-School Retreat! This event brings together our incoming 6th-12th grade youth for a weekend of worship, fun, prayer, and community building at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens. This year's retreat will take place August 8-10 (meeting at 6 p.m. and returning in time for Sunday school) and participants can register and pay online. The cost is $50, and full or half scholarships are available upon request. Registration deadline is this Wednesday, August 6.

Click here to register and download a packing list and schedule, and get excited about a great start to the new school year!  

 

 

 


Relive the youth mission trips over lunch this Sunday
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Like us on Facebook  Rangers outing on August 13 - reserve your seats today
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All incoming 6th-12th grade youth (along with friends, family, and our recent grads) are invited to a night at the ballpark as the Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, August 13. The group will meet at UCC at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to Arlington for the 7:05 game. $15 covers your ticket and parking fee, and you MUST RSVP since our block of 30 tickets will be first come, first served. Oh yeah, and it's $1 hot dog night! Woot!

Click here to reserve your tickets, and please let us know if you are willing to drive. Your parking cost will be covered.

 


Sunday school returns this Sunday after July sabbath
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After a month-long Sunday School Sabbath, classes for youth and children return this Sunday morning.  All youth are invited to gather in Room 303 starting at 9:45 a.m. for refreshments, then split into classes after announcements at 10:00.     
 


Youth events and key dates on the horizon...
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August 3 - Mission Trip Shareholders Luncheon - 12:15 p.m. in 207
August 8-10 - Back-to-School Retreat at Disciples Crossing - register by Aug. 6
August 13 - Youth outing to Texas Rangers game - meet at 5:30 p.m.
August 17 - Youth Family Roundup - 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall




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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
Brenda Mapel, Summer Youth Ministry Intern - E-mail Brenda
Kirstin Meyers, Summer Youth Ministry Intern - E-mail Kirstin
Susan Henry, Ministry Assistant - E-mail Susan
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