Parent Connection | September 30, 2026

Here's what's up for Sunday, October 4, 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

World Communion Sunday & Intergenerational 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-102 for their own age appropriate service.

After the service, your children will be waiting for you

in the hall outside of the Sanctuary.

After-Church Groups will meet this Sunday
11:45 am in Youth Hall (lunch provided)

Youth after church group meets every first and third Sunday of the month.

JYF after church group meets every first Sunday of the month.

Beyond Sunday

God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 NIrV

Israel Captures Jericho

Joshua 6:1-16, 20

God is strong, so I can be brave.

As your kid starts their day, remind them: “Whatever you face today, you’re not alone! God is strong and He will help you be brave.”

While on the go, ask your kid: “When do you feel the most nervous or unsure? How could God help you in that moment?”

At a meal this week, have everyone answer this question: “What is something that feels hard or scary right now?”

“Jesus, thank You that You are stronger than anything we face. Help us trust You and be brave, even when we feel afraid.”

Last Chance! Free Books!

Many of you have been part of conversations over the past several months (or even years) about the many transitions happening in our buildings and shared spaces.

We’ve had a church library in our past, and we look forward to having one in our future. For now, as we discern what that future will look like, we’d like to share books from our former library with our congregation.

We have announced over the past three weeks that books from our former library have been available on the tables in the Great Hall for anyone who would like to take them home. There are many wonderful books to choose from, including hymnals, Bibles, and some especially great children’s books. This Sunday, October 4, will be the final Sunday the books will be available in the Great Hall.

Please stop by the tables, grab a bag, and take any books that interest you. We hope you’ll find something meaningful to bring home and enjoy!

Dates to Know...

10/17 Carter Bloodcare Blood Drive, noon to 5:00 pm in F-101
10/19 Early voting begins at Northway, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

10/26 NCC Virtual Board Meeting, 6:30 pm on Zoom
11/08 Rise Against Hunger & Fellowship Lunch, 11:45 am in F-101

11/22 Sabbath Sunday (Sunday School classes will not meet)
11/22Thanksgiving Fellowship Lunch, 11:45 am in F-101
11/29 Intergenerational Worship Service, 10:30 am in Sanctuary & Online
11/23 Advent Decorating, 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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.