Trinity Youth
& Family Ministries News
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December 2, 2015
 
Dear Trinity Youth and Families,
 
Happy Advent! We have begun the sacred time of waiting. And with Advent comes much preparation. Trinity's youth and family ministries are marking these events in many ways. Sunday morning children's programs and Sunday night's youth program will be rich with anticipation and meaning making. 
 
Tonight join with other concerned parents to learn about bullying. The Mayor of Menlo Park, and Trinity Parishioner, Catherine Carlton invites Trinity parents to learn about some of the challenging social-dynamics of childhood, especially bullying, at the special Menlo Park screening of the documentary movie: BULLY. Let's meet Sunday after church for a few minutes to discuss what you learned as many of us cannot attend the film.

Date: 2 December
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Hillview Middle School Auditorium
Cost: Free (Sponsored by the City of Menlo Park and Facebook)

Note: the film has been rated R and has content many would find inappropriate for young people.  
 
Learn more about the film below.

Children's Ministry
Happy Advent - 
Sunday Morning Programs resume this Sunday

Christmas Pageant 
Rehearsals begin this Sunday 12/6 at 9:00 a.m. in Angus Hall. 
All speaking parts require attendance at rehearsals 
(12/6, 12/13, 12/20, and 12/24). In keeping with traditions, there will be ample room for walk-ons the day of the pageant!
 
Godly Play and Explorers meet at 10:00.

Youth Ministry
Happy Advent - Youth group resumes this Sunday night 

Acolytes at 10:00
Youth are also encouraged to come to the 10:00 service to cheer their friends on as acolytes. Youth acolytes Nick, Perry, and David lit up the service last week! This week thanks to Georgia, Ben, and Diego for serving.
 
 
Mission Trip Planning Meeting This Sunday at 5:00 p.m. (Not 11:30 as previously advertised) in the Library. All who would like to contribute to the planning process for this year's mission trip are encouraged to join the youth commission for this opening conversation. Come ready to talk about why mission matters to you!

Questions or ideas, let's talk.  Contact Rev. Mary
With gratitude, joy, and blessings,
 
Mary 
Rev. Mary C. Greene
Associate Rector
For Children Youth and Families at Trinity Church

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TrinityYouth Programs

 
Sunday Evening Program 
Sun. Dec. 6  

Mission Trip Planning Committee
Meeting time 5:00 p.m.
 Location: Trinity Library
NOTE: This is a change in the time posted last week.

7th graders and Above (and interested parents) are encouraged to meet for an hour before Youth Group on Sun. Dec. 6 to begin our work toward deciding a mission trip service interest and destination for the summer of 2016.

Sunday Evening Youth Group
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ultimate Youth minister Ross Smith will be here! 
Thanks to all our wonderful youth ministers.

Enter Advent Here 
Advent has begun! Get Ready! 
Check out this link for daily devotionals for teens to guide you through Advent.
 
Sunday Morning Youth Acolytes 
Our vibrant and capable youth group has been trained to serve as acolytes. Each youth is asked to serve three or four times between Advent and Pentecost. Please check the schedule link below and make any changes you need. 
 

Dec. 20th Christmas Party!
It's time for the annual White Elephant Youth Group party! See all youth and youth ministers on Dec. 20th at the Andrew home from 6-8:00 p.m. Remember to bring a $10 or less white elephant gift to share.  And get ready for fun!

 
 
 









  







Sunday Morning Christian Formation

 SUNDAY
December 6
Advent is here and our preparation is in full swing.

Christmas Pageant Rehearsals begin this Sunday December 6 at 9:00 a.m. in Angus Hall 12/6 and 12/13. Rehearsals in the church will be at 1:00 pm on 12/20, and 2:00 12/24.

Thanks to our incredibly gifted and indefatigable Elise for her direction of our Singers and Actors! 

Christian Formation in Trinity Hall
At 10:00 Godly Play and Explorers meet to explore the church calendar and how Advent is the start of the church year. 

See a video of the Circle of the Church Year Lesson Here.

Looking for ways to add rituals to your Advent at home? 
Here's a link to an Advent Calendar with devotional readings. 
Film

Upcoming for Parents

Tonight December 2 at 7:00 pm
 screening and conversation 
 about the documentary film, Bully

Location: Hillview Middle School Auditorium
Cost:  Free (Sponsored by the City of Menlo Park and Facebook)

Join a special screening of the 
documentary movie: BULLY. The film BULLY documents the responses of teachers and administrators to aggressive behaviors that defy "kids will be kids" clichés, and it captures a growing movement among parents and youths to change how bullying is handled in schools, in communities and in society as a whole.

Note: This movie includes suicide and some other difficult topics that many would find inappropriate for children. The film has been rated R.
 
The Christmas Pageant is Coming!
Rehearsals This Sunday December 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Rehearsals at 9:00 a.m. 12/6 and 12/13, 
1:00 pm on 12/20, and 2:00 12/24

Thanks to our incredibly gifted and indefatigable Elise for her direction of our Singers and Actors! 

Parents Day Out is next Saturday, December 12
10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Let Trinity Youth and Parents care for you children in Angus Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. so you can attend to Christmas shopping or enjoy a nice Christmas Tea . . . Whatever you decide to do, you children will be happy and safe in the company of our Trinity teens and parents. 


 
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