Hi Friends,
I hope you had a chance to read the letter that went out last week outlining our plans moving forward in terms of Covid protocols. Today I want to share our additional plans for kids and their spaces in the coming weeks and months. This is an overview, and I will share more pertinent details as we approach each of the following dates.
Starting April 3rd, kids who are not in the nursery will join us for worship in the sanctuary every first Sunday of the month. We believe this is an important practice for multiple reasons—and I'll explain all of that in next week's email!
On April 10th, our programming for kids will return to our indoor classrooms. Their rooms have been reorganized and cleaned out with a new reading room, too! We will still venture outside whenever it makes sense for us to use the park area for a lesson or activity, but we are so excited to be in our permanent kid spaces once again. As we get closer to April 10th, I'll send a reminder about which classrooms are for which age groups.
April 10th is also Palm Sunday, and our kids will join the adult choir as they process into the sanctuary with palm leaves. It will also mark the start of our regular routine for kids to join the worship service for the first part before being dismissed to their classrooms—more on that coming soon as well.
We are so excited to welcome kids back into their spaces and to have more opportunities for them to join the church at large! Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks.
Join Our Team
Our ministry is growing, which is fantastic! In order to love and serve our kids well, we need more caring adults to help and teach on Sunday mornings. If you have wondered what it means to be part of our team and want to find out more, please join us on Sunday, March 27th, at 9:00 AM for an informational meeting and training. Email us if you are interested!
Sunday
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for parents who are attending a Sunday School class.
Our kids five to ten years old can join us in the park for a time of learning and playing together. For any parents who plan to attend our adult Sunday School class, we will make sure we are ready to receive kids at 8:50 AM. Parents can enter from the Union Street gate to sign their kids in. Our team will be ready for a fun morning together with your kids! This week we will introduce the season of Lent and provide some simple practices you can do at home over the coming weeks. We hope that you feel inspired as a family to move through Lent with intention and open hearts.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What is the season of Lent about?
What spiritual practice are you most excited to try this Lent?
What helps you feel close to God?
YOUTH
This Sunday the youth are invited to attend worship and then gather for their usual time of lunch and fellowship following the service, and this week we'll meet in the park. We'll be following the scripture from worship service as we reflect on the book of Matthew together. We'll wrap up by 1:30 PM for pickup.
Starting March 13th, the youth will return to meeting in the youth room on the second floor. We will also continue our room renovation together in the coming months. We’ll share ways that you can contribute to the youth space in the coming months (like donating games, painting, and other fun stuff!).
Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope to see you Sunday!
With love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay