Children & Youth Ministries Weekly Update

SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAK

REMINDER

Preschool-5th Grade Sunday School is on break and will resume this fall on September 20.

The nursery will remain open during both services.

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer!

Announcements

ADULT LEADERS NEEDED...for Sunday School, Grove345, and Middle and High School Youth Group. WE NEED YOU. Without more help, some of our most beloved and impactful programs may not be able to start this fall. Please reach out to Sarah or Tifny for more information.

Prayer Night

Wednesday, September 2, 6:00-7:30pm

Sanctuary

Gather for an evening of prayer with the CPC family as we prepare to kick off the 2026-27 school year. There will be spaces to pray in small groups, individually, and for all of the ministries at CPC. The evening will end with a time of blessing and communal prayer in the Sanctuary.

Middle School Youth Group Kick Off

6th-8th Graders

Wednesday, September 9, 6:00-8:00pm

Youth Center

We are excited to invite your Middle Schooler to youth group! We are working hard to make sure this mid-week group is engaging for your student through activities, games, discussions, and worship. Please note that we would like all youth to be dropped off and picked up at the front of the Youth Center (this is different from previous years when students would be picked up in the Gathering Area).

Grove 345

3rd-5th Graders

Wednesdays, beginning September 9, 6:00-8:00pm

Chapel

Just as a grove in nature is a group of trees planted and cultivated to bear fruit, our name reflects a community of young people growing together in faith. 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will encounter Jesus through games, small groups, interactive Bible stories, crafts, and music each Wednesday night September to May. Register here.

Columbia Children’s Choir

2nd-5th Graders

Wednesdays, beginning September 9, 5:00-5:30pm

September-May

There is a unique joy in making music with others to the glory of God. Singing in a church choir fosters a child’s faith and provides a sense of community and connection. As we approach the beginning of the new program year, I hope you will consider having your 2nd - 5th grader be a part of the Columbia Children’s Choir. We have the opportunity to present our songs in worship about every six weeks. Kids in Grove 345 are invited to bring a sack dinner to eat before the program starts at 6:00pm. Let us make a joyful noise to the Lord together this year. Register here.

High School Youth Group Kick Off

9th-12th Graders

Sunday, September 13, 6:00-8:00pm

Youth Center

Come to the Fall Fest in the morning and then return later that night for our first high school youth group of the season. Through games, discussion, worship, and prayer we will grow closer to Christ and each other. We can't wait to see what God will do in your life this year.

High School Fall Retreat

September 25-27

Camp Tadmor in Lebanon, OR

Do you love hanging out with friends, worshipping around a campfire, exploring nature, playing paintball AND you're going to be in high school this school year? If so, come to High School Fall Retreat! Tomorrow is the last day to save $25 on your registration. Register here.

Middle School Fall Retreat

October 16-18

$150 (Save $25 automatically if you register by September 5)

Registration is now open for the Middle School Fall Retreat! We'd love to spend a weekend with you at Camp Tadmor in Labanon, OR. We will play lots of games, eat good food, hang out together - and you can sign up to play paintball on Saturday if you want! Register here.

Tifny Mathena, Director of Children & Intergenerational Ministries

tifny@columbiapresbyterian.org

Sarah Tunall, Director of Youth Ministries

sarah@columbiapresbyterian.org

Anna Haagenson, Director of Grove 345 and Children's Music

anna@columbiapresbyterian.org

Viva Dennis, Administrative Associate for Children's Ministry

viva@columbiapresbyterian.org

Katie Mrochko, Administrative Associate for Youth Ministry

katie@columbiapresbyterian.org

Lindsey Wright, Childcare Coordinator

lindsey@columbiapresbyterian.org

Laura Ericcsen, Circle of Friends Preschool Director

laura@columbiapresbyterian.org

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