July-August 2024 Newsletter

NEWS & UPDATES July-August 2024

A Message from Rev. Tara

Wow, we are already heading into August! I pray everyone is having a fun and safe summer! Be sure to check out the dates below so you don't miss any of our exciting and educational events. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to me or Seth via email or phone. We want to support your youth and families all year long!

Remaining Summer Hangouts 2024

Summer is still going strong! Check out our summer hangout schedule. No registration necessary, and youth-aged friends (12-18) are welcome!

August

August 23 | 6pm-8pm

Volleyball vs Adults

Freedom Park

Little Sugar Creek Greenway Hike

September

September 8

10am Worship

Lunch & Activities

Welcome Back Sunday

MPBC

Upcoming Dates

Dates:	Notes:
August 6	Free Lunch w/ SAGE-ing Adults
August 23	Hangout: Volleyball vs Adults Freedom Park Ice Pops
September 8	Welcome Back Sunday
September 15	First Youth Block!

Pride 2024 Opportunities

Whether you are a part of the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum or an ally, we hope you can join us for our annual participation in the citywide parade and festival! Bring the whole family out for games, music, activities, and plenty of fun! Don't miss an opportunity to meet other members while sharing God's love in the community!

RSVP for Parade

Volunteer for Booth Slot

Order a Pride T-Shirt!

Volunteer Opportunity for the Whole Family

Food Sustainability Summit '24

This high energy event will focus on food insecurity and identifying ways to combat it. You will learn about food insecurity and do something about it! Activities include:

Nourish Up – 75 volunteers needed to build Grocery Boxes for families in need.
Rise Against Hunger – 200 volunteers needed to pack 25,000 meals to be sent internationally.
Feed Charlotte – 175 volunteers needed to build box lunches to be distributed throughout the Charlotte community feeding programs.

There is Limited space of only 500 people to attend the Summit, so you must sign up.

Parent/Caretaker Corner

Our Whole Lives Curriculum (OWL)

w/ Melissa McQueen-Simmons & Cedric Harmon

Let's Talk About Sex: Our Whole Lives Curriculum

Teens will ask their questions, so be sure they get sound answers and educated advice from you and not their peers!

Don't miss out on this custom workshop to equip parents/caregivers on talking about age appropriate sexual health with our young people. Learn more about:

Dismantling stereotypes and assumptions
Improving decision making
Body boundaries and consent
Self worth and esteem
Understanding diversity in biological sex, gender identity, cultural & racial backgrounds, etc.

Quick RSVP

Learn More About OWL

New Mental Health Options!

Presby Psych: Now Taking Appointments!

"An accessible Trauma Informed Mental Health Resource"

From alcohol and substance abuse to couples counseling and family therapy, learn about your options to support your loved ones! Serving children, teens, adults, parents, families, and LGBTQIA+ persons.