Belonging. Believing. Becoming.

A NOTE FROM MIKE PORTER, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Hello Christ Church Youth Families,

We are looking forward to another great week together! A couple of important things are coming up that we want to make sure are on your calendar.

PARENT MEETING — THIS SUNDAY

Parents, we hope you will join us this Sunday, October 11 at 10 am in the Youth Center for our Youth Parent Meeting. We will talk about where we are, where we are headed with the youth ministry, and ways parents and families can be part of what we are building together. Your involvement and input are important and we hope you can be there.

TRUNK OR TREAT & COMMUNITY FUN NIGHT — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Trunk or Treat is just a few weeks away! Our youth have once again been asked to help with games and activities during the event. This is always a fun night and a great opportunity for our students to serve our church and welcome families from the community. A volunteer signup is available for youth who would like to help. We hope to have a great group of students serving together that evening - sign up here!

We look forward to seeing everyone this week!

Blessings,

Mike

SUNDAY AM HAPPENINGS 

9 am - Worship in the Sanctuary; One Voice Sings in Worship; 8:25 am donuts, 8:30 am warm-up in the Choir Room. Concert attire.

10 am - Faith Formation in the Youth Center; Parents Meeting in the Youth Center

11:15 am - Worship in the Sanctuary;

SUNDAY PM HAPPENINGS

4 pm - High School Handbells in the Handbell Room, Middle School Handbells in the Chapel

5 pm - One Voice Rehearsal in the Sanctuary, Laudate Rehearsal in the Chapel

6 pm - Youth Group meets in the Youth Center

DON'T MISS OUT

Wednesday Night Youth Hang Out

Join us on Wednesday nights from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Youth Center for fun, fellowship, gaming, and time together.

Save the Date! Pumpkin Carving & Painting - Thursday, October 29

Youth Ministry is hosting a collaborative pumpkin decorating event with our Scout Troop 317 and Watkins UMC Youth Ministry. The carved and painted pumpkins will be used to create a spooktacular display at Trunk or Treat! Pumpkins, paint, and pizza will be provided. Parent volunteers and donated pumpkin carving kits are appreciated! Stay tuned for more event details.

Trunk or Treat & Community Fun Night - Friday, October 30

Our annual Trunk or Treat is coming soon! Our youth have once again been asked to help with games and activities during the event. This is a great opportunity for our students to serve our church and community while having some fun together. Sign up here!

Fall Retreat at Aldersgate Camp! Weekend of November 6 - 8

All ages are invited to come join the fun and enjoy the sacred space that Aldersgate has to offer! Experience creeks, hammocking, caving, hiking, folk dancing and see the historic Fitchburg furnace. The cost is $50 per family. Feel free to stay for the whole weekend or just come for part of it! Sign up here.

The Worship Tech Team is Recruiting!

Are you interested in serving in this vital ministry area? We are looking for youth, ages 14 and up, to join our team! We are searching for audio, camera and graphics support. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. Click here to let us know you are interested or email help@ccum.net. 

Stay Connected!

Parents, please join the GroupMe for this school year. Please click here to join the group so you're always up-to-date!

A huge thank you to all the parents who help cover food needs! Your support means so much to our students and allows our ministry to thrive week after week.

• To sign up to provide Youth Faith Formation breakfast goodies please click here.
• To sign up to provide Sunday Evening Youth Group dinner please click here.

Blessings,

The Youth Ministry Team

youthministry@ccum.net