Parent Connection | October 28, 2026

What is a pop-up? It's a simple, spontaneous gathering that appears for a short time, brings people together, and creates a memorable experience.

Immediately following worship this Sunday, November 1, we'll expand our monthly Family Ministry gathering into a Pop-Up Fall Festival for the whole church family. Because the fun doesn't have to end on Halloween night, we're inviting everyone, children, youth, parents, grandparents, and adults of every age, to stay and enjoy some time together.

We'll have food, games, fellowship, and plenty of opportunities to connect. We hope you'll join us as we embrace the joy of being church together.

Here's what's up for Sunday, November 1, 2026

Children's Music

Children K-5th grade will meet at 9:00 am in E-112*

Godly Play

(ages 3 - 5) will meet in E-116* at 9:00 am

Live Big

(K - 2nd grade) will meet in E-112* at 9:30 am

JYF

(3rd - 5th grade) will meet in E-114* at 9:30 am

Youth Sunday School

(6th - 12th grade) will meet in Youth Hall* at 9:00 am

*At the end of Sunday School classes at 10:05 am on November 1,
the children and youth will process to their new temporary classrooms
to be used during the renovation process. New classrooms are as follows:

Children's Music - Music Library

Godly Play - Nursery

Live Big - F-103

JYF - 104

Youth - F-102

Worship Service

10:30 am in the Sanctuary and online

Worship Rocks

Following the Prayer of Dedication during the worship service,
children 3 years - 3rd grade will be escorted to F-103 for their own
age appropriate service. After the service, your children will be waiting for you

in the hall outside of the Sanctuary.

Pop-Up Fall Festival
After church (approx 11:45 am) outdoors on the South Lawn
No big production. No complicated schedule. Just good food, laughter, and community..

Stay after worship, join us for lunch, play a game, be part of our Pop-Up Fall Festival!

A couple of sweet moments from last week's worship service (photo credit: Daniel Fuentes)

Beyond Sunday

Every good and perfect gift is from God. This kind of gift comes down from the Father who created the heavenly lights. These lights create shadows that move. But the Father does not change like these shadows. James 1:17 NIrV

Every Good Gift Is From God

James 1:17; Philippians 4:8

I can thank God for everything.

As your kid starts their day, let them know something about them that you are grateful for—something they did, some personality trait that you admire, etc.

While on the go, ask your kid: “What’s the best thing that has happened to you lately?”

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What is something you have to be grateful for this week?” (It can be something small—some weeks are like that.)

"God, help us to always see something we can be grateful for in each and every situation. We know it might not change the situation, but it does remind us that You can bring good to even the hardest things we go through.”

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Dates to Know...

11/08 Rise Against Hunger, 12:30 pm in F-101 (lunch available before event)

11/22 Sabbath Sunday (Sunday School classes will not meet)
11/29 Intergenerational Worship Service, 10:30 am in Sanctuary & Online
11/22 Thanksgiving Fellowship Lunch, 11:45 am in F-101
11/23 Advent Decorating, 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 6:00 - 8:00 pm
11/23 NCC Virtual Board Meeting, 6:30 pm on Zoom
11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday (campus/office closed)
11/29 First Sunday of Advent

We are always in need of volunteers for Children and Youth Sunday School classes. If you'd like to participate as a Sunday School teacher or help out in a Sunday School class, or if you have any questions about an event, please contact Rev. Chesna Barcroft for details.