Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
Easter was so beautiful with all of you! What a gift to celebrate with all the generations as we came together for delicious food, beautiful music, and a service full of testimonies of God's love and power. Hannah's baptism was a reminder of what it means to feel a sense of belonging to God and a true belovedness. Thank you for being the place where my own kids learn about God and get to experience the abundant love of Christ. He is risen. He is risen, indeed!
Next month you will see some changes in the format of this weekly email, which will be a combination of Pastor Andrew's updates for kids and my updates for youth. We will still keep all information for families in one place so that your inbox is not inundated. I am also excited to share more about intergenerational formation and our growth as a church family over time. We hope this continues to be a place of helpful information for you and your families.
El Molino Jams — Rescheduled!
The Ellis boys (Bennett and Asher) invite you to their third annual music festival right in their front yard! Due to weather, this family-friendly neighborhood event has been moved to Saturday, May 10, from 3-5 PM. See the fun flyer below for more details. Thanks, Ellis boys!
Summer Registrations
Kids Camp
We are making plans for camp this summer, and registration is open! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family. Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. Adults, let us know if you want to be part of camp in any way this year. It is always an intergenerational time of learning and fun!
Youth Summer Pilgrimage
As a reminder to parents, this summer our youth are invited to participate in a Southern Pilgrimage with The Center for Restorative Justice. They are hosting a powerful six-day journey through the Deep South, tracing the legacy of Emmett Till and the Black Freedom Struggle. This immersive experience will take students from Jackson, MS, to Money, MS, Memphis, TN, and Montgomery, AL, exploring key historical sites and museums that shaped the fight for racial justice. The trip takes place June 21-27. Here is a link to the application, which is due May 9. Please let me know if your youth plans to apply. If you have any questions at this time, feel free to reach out. I look forward to what I know will be a transformational trip with our youth!
SUNDAY
EARLY CHILDHOOD
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. This week our nursery kids will explore the story of when Jesus appears to his followers in Luke 24:13-49.
ELEMENTARY
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. This week the kids will enjoy a morning of joy and delight as they lean into Eastertide and the hope of resurrection. Pastor Andrew has some fun games and opportunities to connect as they spend time together this first week after Easter. We look forward to a beautiful morning of intergenerational worship and learning!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
God created us for joy and delight. What brings you joy?
Where do you see signs of new life? Consider especially places in nature and in your own growth.
YOUTH
This week our youth will be back on for our regular gathering after worship, including lunch. We'll wrap up at 1:30 PM, and parents can pick up their youth on Union Street at the glass doors. Parents, keep an eye out for a separate email regarding summer plans and some upcoming ways to get out and support our youth.
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay
