Grown-Ups, this week’s Gospel is actually (finally?) the perfect conversation starter for families with kids! As a family, find some time to read Mark 9:33-37. Together, hear Jesus talk about how important children are to God and discuss as a family how it feels to be loved by God and one another.

Blessings,
Amy

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amy, Katie or Elliott.
Announcements

Children and Youth Sunday morning formation classes start October 10 and registration is now open! We now have one form you can use to register your child(ren) all in one place for formation (Sunday School) and music programs. Register here and details will follow later in the month. Like so many things in life - if the link doesn't work the first time, please try it again!

Plus, event calendars for all ages are now available! Visit the link below to see all the fun we have planned!
Columba Crew (3 to 3rd grade)
  • Meets outside on the playground starting October 10 at 10:15. Register here. We will begin as one group with prayer, song and story. Kids will then choose an activity to reflect on the story as they’d like: Bible games, lego building, crafts or movement.
  • Grown ups - share God's love with our youngest Columbans by helping with Columba Crew (Sunday School) on the playground for 7 weeks starting October 10! Sign up or view more details here!

Quest45 (4th and 5th grade)

  • Meets outside on the playground starting October 10 at 10:15. Register here.
  • Parents, we still need some Quest45 Sunday morning leaders and other helpers! Please email Katie if you want to help.
  • Parents, you’re invited to a Zoom information session on September 30 from 8-9pm. Bring your questions! 
  • 4th and 5th graders will receive their Bibles on Sunday, October 10 at the 11:15am Courtyard Service. Please register here so it can be ready with your child's name. If you can't be there but would like a Bible, sign up anyway and we’ll find a way to get a Bible to your child!

For Youth (middle school and high school)

Want to learn more about what to expect in the year ahead? Or maybe you're just excited by the cool new branding for our middle and high school students? Join us for a virtual St. C's Youth Ministry Open House on October 5th from 7:30-8:30pm. Zoom link is here. 

Save the date - Sunday morning formation starts on 10/10 at 10:15am!
Basecamp (6th-8th grade)

  • BaseCamp starts on October 10th, and registration is now open! Register here. 
  • 6th graders and 6th grade families, you're invited to a special 'Welcome to Youth Group' event on October 3rd! We'll meet in the courtyard from 4-5:30pm to get to know one another and talk about the year ahead. RSVP here. 

Summit (9th-12th grade)
  • Summit starts on October 10th, and registration is now open! Register here. 
  • Is your teen interested in getting some service hours for school while supporting the St. C's environmental committee? Message Elliott at emay@columba.org for more info. 

Baptism

If you would like to learn more about Baptism for yourself or your child(ren), check out our Baptism page or contact Katie McGervey.