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Children, Youth & Family (CYF) Ministries
E-Newsletter
March 2025
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February flies by in the blink of an eye! Here are some CYF highlights from last month:
Our "Now Showing" movie series wrapped up early February with a viewing of "Inside Out 2". It was a blast and we're already looking forward to the next movie series!
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CYF Ministries - All Ages | |
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Color Me Mine at OSLC!
Each person can pick from a mug, plate or bowl to paint. After painting, Color Me Mine staff will bring the creations to their studio to fire. You will be contacted when they are returned to OSLC and ready for pickup.
Come, paint and create with your OSLC family!
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CYF Volunteer Leadership Team
The team will be meeting once a month for planning, support and leadership opportunities. We are always open to more adults joining us!
Contact Leisha Tays, Director of CYF Ministries at ltays@oursaviourslc.org, for more information.
Please mark your calendars for upcoming dates for meetings. All meetings are Sundays following the 10:15am worship service in the Youth Room.
March 23
April 27
May 18
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CYF Calendar of Events 2024-25
Mark your calendars for monthly all-church events hosted by CYF!
We hope to see you there! Keep an eye on these E-Newsletters and the CYF Board in the Rotunda for details as events approach.
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Sunday, April 6, 12-3pm @ OSLC – Lunch & Color Me Mine Ceramic Painting
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Sunday, May 10, 12-4pm @ Como Zoo Explore Creation with a Picnic & Scavenger Hunt
Questions? Contact Leisha Tays, Director of CYF Ministries, ltays@oursaviourslc.org
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Sign Up Now for Camp Wapo 2025!
SEEDS: 2024-25 1st - 3rd Graders - Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22
Youth: 2024-25 4th-9th Graders - Sunday, June 22 – Friday, June 27
Youth Fishing: 2024-25 4th-9th Graders - Sunday, June 22 – Friday, June 27
Roots: 2024-25 10th-12th Graders - Sunday, June 22 – Friday, June 27
Check-in Friday 3:00 - 4:30pm
Closing worship on Sunday at 12pm
Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend closing worship. Campers should be picked up by 12:45pm.
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For additional scholarships, up to the remaining 50%, from Camp Wapo, please email Rachael Pearson, CYF Administrative Specialist, rpearson@oursaviourslc.org | |
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Calling All CYF Ministries Participants - Birth to 12th Graders!
Please send us your birthdate!
We would love to send you a birthday card on your special day to celebrate you!
Click here to fill in your name, current address, and birthdate!
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Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday (March 5) will have two options for worship and a meal: 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch, and an evening service at 6:30 with dinner being served at 5 pm. Both services will include the Imposition of Ashes as well as Holy Communion. 6:30 pm worship will also be livestreamed.
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Children's Ministries - Birth-5th Grade | |
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Save the Date!
VBS 2025 - "God's Wonder Lab"
Monday, August 4th - Thursday, August 7th
Registration Opens April 1st!
More details coming soon!
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Littlest Ones Play Dates | |
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We are excited to welcome children aged birth to 4 years old and a trusted caregiver to the (FREE) "Littlest Ones Play Dates". We will meet select Thursdays 9:30 am-11:00 am October-May.
Littlest Ones is a time for the littlest amongst us to have a great play date and a time for parents and caregivers to connect with one another. Join together for 10 minutes of circle time – story, song and more led by Leisha Tays, Director of CYF Ministries – followed by play time. Parent/Guardian or other caring adult required to stay and be responsible for watching over the little ones as they play with age-appropriate toys, activities, and other fun!
No need to sign up - just show up!
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Upcoming Littlest Ones Play Dates:
March 6
March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
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Please reach out to Leisha, Director of CYF Ministries, with any questions. | |
Confirmation Ministries - 6th-8th Grade | | |
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Open Youth Room
Confirmation open youth room is in need of adults to be present in the youth room. The purpose of this adult is so the youth have a place to feel safe and cared for. The adult is asked to simply be present and redirect any unsafe physically or relationally) behavior or interactions.
These dates are Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm.
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This Month in Confirmation...
March 5 - Ash Wednesday - No Confirmation Programming
March 12 - Pentecost
March 19 - The Call of Saul
March 26 - Paul and the Resurrection
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Mark Your Calendars for Serving Dinner!
As a reminder, each week a Confirmation Family is scheduled to help with meal service. A reminder email will be sent on Tuesdays to the families who are scheduled to help the following Wednesday. If you are unable to attend your scheduled evening, please find another family to switch with. In the event that you are unable to switch with another family, please contact Leisha Tays, Director of CYF Ministries, ltays@oursaviourslc.org
Any adult (18+) family member of students is welcome to fulfill this role! Please plan to be at OSLC by 5pm to serve from 5-5:50pm. Then from 5:50-6pm to sell any potential leftovers.
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| March 12 | William B. | Brody G. | Adalyn/Brynn B. | | March 19 | Paige J. | Brynn N. | Caiden C. | | March 26 | Lisa G. | Calvin W. | Rylan B. | | |
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Meals will be offered from 5 pm - 6pm for $5 per person
Meal Schedule:
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| March 12 | Taco Buffet | | March 19 | Ham Dinner | | March 26 | Pulled Pork/Chicken Sandwiches | | | |
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Ash Wednesday - No Regular Programming
There will be no regular Confirmation programming on Wednesday, March 5th. Join us for Ash Wednesday dinner at 5 pm followed by worship at 6:30 pm!
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Lighthouse Ministries - 9th-12th Grade | | |
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Lighthouse Ministries Youth Group
Who: Current 9th-12th Graders
What: Weekly gathering for fellowship, Bible study and worship
Where: OSLC Youth Room
When: Sundays, 9am-11:15am
Why: To grow in our faith, relationships with one another and continue down our journey together
Bible Study: "Confident Christian" where we'll explore different world religions and religious groups and view them side by side with our own ELCA beliefs. Learning and exploring why we believe what we do.
Bring: Bible
Provided: Breakfast treat (donuts, muffins, juice, etc)
No need to sign up, just show up! Friends are more than welcome!
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Interested in a Lock-in?!
Please fill out this Doodle and let us know which date(s) work for you!
Then watch your emails and publicities for details.
We'll plan for onsite and offsite time: games, worship, food, friends, youth group and tons of fun!
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Resources - Safe Places for All | | |
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Our Saviour's CYF (Children, Youth & Family) Ministries is a safe place for all!
If you or someone you know is in need of support, the CYF staff is here for you.
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You are never alone and you are loved just as you are! | |
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If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. We are here at Our Saviour's to listen and support.
This Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a great resource to have saved in your phone. Please take a moment to do so and share and use as you need.
You can text or call 988
or chat online: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
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Text Message Reminders
Want to receive text message updates/reminders about confirmation and youth ministries at OSLC? Here's how you can sign up for text messages on the different ministries:
Children's (PreK-5th Grade):
text @oslckidmin to the number 81010
Confirmation (6th-8th Grade):
text @oslcconfir to the number 81010
Middle School (6th-8th Grade):
text @oslcmiddle to the number 81010
Senior High (9th-12th Grade):
text @oslcsenior to the number 81010
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