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                January 29, 2016

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Dear youth and parents,

This past Saturday our family welcomed our newest addition: Winnie Joy Boyd, born at 1:40 a.m. and weighing in at 7 lbs 13 oz. Everyone is doing well, and our family is getting used to a new rhythm at home with 6 of us in the house. I will be on paternity leave until Sunday, February 7, so please be sure to contact Alison or Tyler (contact info is at the bottom of this e-mail) if you need to reach a youth minister while I'm away.

Read on for more information on CYF Midwinter Retreat, Just Say Know sexuality education classes, the Reel Religion Film Festival, and more.

Grace and peace, 
Russ   




CYF Midwinter Retreat registrations due next Friday            
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Our youth have the opportunity to join others from Disciple churches around the area for two upcoming retreats at Disciples Crossing, our church camp in Athens. The Chi Rho Midwinter Retreat for grades 6-8 will be February 5-7, and the CYF Midwinter Retreat for grades 9-12 is February 19-21. 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 of each retreat to share a charter bus to camp, and will return around 12:15 p.m. the following Sunday. UCC covers half of the registration fee, bringing the cost down to $50 per person. You can use your football parking fundraiser income to cover the cost, or request a scholarship if needed.

Registration is a two step process: Sign up and pay online with UCC at uccyouth.org/retreats first, then complete the Disciples Crossing registration and health form at disciplescrossing.org (click on "Upcoming Retreats"). Online registration for the CYF Retreat must be completed by February 5. The deadline for the Chi Rho Retreat has passed, please contact Tyler at [email protected] to inquire about submitting a late registration. 
 

  


Register for Just Say Know sexuality education classes          
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Our church is pleased to offer "Just Say Know" sexuality education classes again this year. This program provides comprehensive human sexuality education for youth and children grounded in Christian spirituality that fits who we are as University Christian Church. The schedule for 2016 workshops is as follows:

Elementary school workshops (grades 4-5 with a parent)
Sunday, February 28, 12:15-3:45 p.m.
Separate workshops for boys and girls

Middle school workshop (grades 6-8 with a parent)
Sunday, February 21, 12:15-3:45 p.m.
One workshop, boys and girls separate for Q&A at the end

Cost is $20 for the first registration, $10 for each additional child registered from the same family. Registration cost includes lunch, course materials, and a copy of Kate Ott's book Sex+Faith: Talking with Your Child from Birth to Adolescence. (If your family already has a copy of the book, subtract $10 from your first registration.) Scholarships for all courses will be available upon request.

Click here to register, and be sure to invite friends and neighbors to take advantage of these classes!

For additional information on topics covered in the courses, click here for content overviews from the publisher, CLER Ministries. Questions? E-mail Jennifer Lanter at [email protected].
 

  


See a great movie at the Reel Religion Film Festival           
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UCC is excited to host the 13th annual Reel Religion Film Festival this weekend (January 29-30). There are lots of great movies to choose from that suit different ages and interests, and it's all free! Showtimes are 6:45 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday.
 
Click here for a full schedule that includes film descriptions, lunch information, and more. And don't worry - there will be plenty of popcorn!
 
 

  


Snack supper volunteers needed for 4 upcoming Sundays      
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Youth parents! See the youth up close, personal and appreciative by serving Snack Supper on Sunday night. Snack supper is a great way to see and get to know the youth, and it's fun!

The commitment is for one Sunday evening, from about 5:30-6:45 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 around 50 youth, children, and college students. All the paper goods, cutlery, drink supplies, and most condiments are there for you. You provide the food, fix lemonade (provided), serve everything, and clean up.
 
The third floor kitchen can be used anytime after 2:30 p.m. on Sundays for advance prep. (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 can choose to donate the meal, or you can be reimbursed up to $100 if you provide itemized receipts. You will receive a reminder e-mail the week before your snack supper that includes additional useful tips and suggested menus.

Ready to volunteer? Use the link below to select a date:

 
 
 


Youth events and key dates on the horizon...
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February 5-7: Chi Rho Midwinter Retreat (grades 6-8) at Disciples Crossing
February 19-21: CYF Midwinter Retreat (grades 9-12) at Disciples Crossing
February 21: Just Say Know middle school workshop - 12:15-3:45 p.m.
February 28: Just Say Know elementary school workshops - 12:15-3:45 p.m. 



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Russ Boyd, Associate Minister for Youth - E-mail Russ
Tyler Heston, Assistant Minister for Middle School - E-mail Tyler
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