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 Weekly E-News August 8, 2014
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Dear youth and parents,
We're loading up today for the annual Back-to-School Retreat, an event that provides our youth and adult volunteers with a great opportunity to bond as we begin a new program year. I'm thrilled that several of our Sunday school teachers, youth group sponsors, and parents will be joining us for the event, which will focus on the importance of finding (and being) a mentor as we grow in our faith.
Read on for a reminder about the Back-to-School Retreat departure, the Rangers outing next week, the Youth Family Roundup next weekend, and more.
Grace and Peace,
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Back-to-School Retreat departs at 6 p.m. this evening
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A group of 33 youth and adult sponsors depart this evening for the annual Back-to-School Retreat at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens. Over the course of the weekend our upcoming 6th-12th graders, staff, and adult volunteers will spend time praying, playing, teambuilding, and worshiping together. Please keep our group in your prayers as we grow closer to God and one another on holy ground over the weekend.
Parents: Remember to meet at UCC at 6 p.m. to load the bus and make sure your camper eats dinner before arriving!
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Latte With The Ladies this Saturday morning at Brewed
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Latte With The Ladies, a monthly intergenerational gathering for women at a local coffee shop, will be this Saturday, August 9. 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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New 6th graders move to 3rd floor for Sunday school
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All upcoming 6th graders will join the middle and high school youth for Sunday school on the 3rd floor this Sunday morning. Everyone gathers in Room 303 beginning at 9:45 for snacks and socializing, then shortly after 10:00 we will have announcements and split into separate middle and high school classes. Sunday school ends at 10:50.
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Rangers outing this Wednesday - 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 this 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.
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Youth Family Roundup for all youth and parents August 17
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We're beginning an exciting new year in UCC's youth ministry, and there's so much to share about what's coming up and how to get involved! To help get everyone oriented and excited we're hosting a Youth Family Roundup on Sunday morning, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. All 6th-12th grade youth and parents are invited to join us for a fun and informative event where you can:
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Youth events and key dates on the horizon...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ August 8-10 - Back-to-School Retreat at Disciples Crossing - meet at 6 p.m.
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
August 24 - Promotion Sunday - Youth and children move up to new grades
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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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