Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
My family is gearing up to head to the beach today, and we hope to see you there! Everyone in the church is invited to Bolsa Chica Beach from 1-8pm for games, s’mores, and quality time together. Bring your own food and drinks for the day and a snack to share. If you have questions about getting to Bolsa Chica Beach, contact Pastor Chip. We can’t wait to hang out with you!
Technology Fast
As school starts and families settle into new rhythms, you might want to consider a family technology fast on some kind of regular basis. This podcast episode from Ruth Haley Barton explores what a practice like this makes possible and how to incorporate it into your routine. She and guest Tiffany Shlain talk all about how our technology impacts our ability to truly rest, why a “tech Shabbat” has been a lifeline for Tiffany, and the nitty gritty details of how she goes completely screen-free for 24 hours each week. It's a challenging and compelling idea, especially when our devices are so integral to our lives at work and at home. Let me know if you give it a try—I'll be engaging with the practice over the next month and would love to compare notes!
SUNDAY
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM so parents can head to the sanctuary for worship.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then will be dismissed with their leaders. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week, we will continue our exploration of embodied faith with an emphasis on how our emotional and psychological health are deeply connected with our physical bodies. We have some fun activities to help them explore the ways their bodies can help them notice what is going on inside their hearts and minds. We can't wait to have fun and learn with your kids!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
In our Bible story, why could Daniel not sleep or eat?
What are some ways your body tells you about your inside feelings?
What are ways we can pay more attention to the signals our bodies give us?
YOUTH
This week our youth are invited to join our regular gathering after worship. We will continue to explore embodied faith together. We love our youth and are so thankful for their presence in our church family!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay