Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
Last week it was beautiful to see our kid and adult choirs singing together in worship. What a stunning picture of intergenerational praise and collaboration! Thank you to the kids and their families for making such a special moment possible, and a huge thanks to Cynthia and Pastor Leslie for their gifts of music and leadership with our choirs. I am so thankful for the ways that our congregation comes together in these poignant moments—truly a gift!
Speaking of music, here are some ideas for making instruments from household items. As summer kicks off, I hope your kids find ways to create and discover activities that bring them joy. Happy music-making!
Kids Camp
We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp! We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can still register your kids here! Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know!
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 those who are attending Sunday School before service.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then will be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week, in line with the rest of the congregation, we will begin a series exploring what it means to live our faith fully embodied. We can't wait to see your precious kids!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What does it mean to be created in the image of God?
What do our bodies tell us about God's purpose and design for people?
YOUTH
This week our youth are invited to join the rest of the church at our potluck after worship.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay