ORUCC January 5 Children and Youth News

ORUCC Children and Youth

Faith Formation Update

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Dear Families, Happy New Year week! We are so grateful to be in ministry together at ORUCC. This coming Sunday is Epiphany. There will be a special all-ages faith formation event at 9:00 a.m. Please read below for details about this, and other upcoming events.

Nursery Care is not available this week. Families are welcome to use the space and materials in the Crossroads. You are also welcome to visit the nursery with your child.

Intergenerational Faith Formation 9:00 a.m.: All are welcome to attend an all-ages faith formation event for Epiphany Sunday! Together, we will share story-telling and faith reflection led by Julie Mazer and conversation while we make beaded stars to take home. This will be in place of regular children’s, youth, and adult faith formation for this Sunday.

Music Opportunities for Children and Youth

Music Connections: Following the children’s moment in worship, children in grades 2-6 are invited to join Julie downstairs in the Friedrich Bonhoeffer room for creative movement and ukulele play. We are in need of a Safe Sanctuary volunteer. Can you assist?

Older youth are invited to stay in worship or participate in Music Connections as a helper. If your child wishes to be a helper, please connect with Julie to chat about expectations. In agreement with our church’s Safe Sanctuary policy, two adults must be present in a room when working with children. Sign up to volunteer. 

TRU Function (youth band)

  • Upcoming Events
  • January 10: Family Game Night 6:30-8:00 p.m., has been moved to the SECOND Friday night of January to accommodate holiday travels. All are welcome to attend this laid-back potluck gathering for fun and friendship.
  • January 20: MLK Day Children’s Service Day, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Representatives from Beth Israel Center, Madinah Academy of Madison, Madison Christian Community, and First Congregational are working together to present One Day…Weaving Hope, a Madison Area Interfaith MLK Day children’s event. Children, grades 1-8, will gather to celebrate the life and work of Dr. King through community building, cooperative games, art, service projects, and social justice activities. Last Day to Register is January 5! Please visit First Congregational UCC website to register: https://www.firstcongmadison.org/