Children and youth news
6/4 Sunday School and End of Programming Year Celebration
Good morning! This Sunday is our last Sunday School Class of the programming year! We'll meet outdoors – likely on the lawn near the education wing doors. Class will begin with a bit of music with me, followed by a story about nature, an outdoor craft, chalk, and a bubble prayer. It should be a beautiful way to round out our time together. Be sure to stay for service to celebrate and thank all of our Sunday School guides and youth leaders. After worship, we'll enjoy some Ice Cream Sundaes together. Hope to see you Sunday!– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's…
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5/28 No Children’s Programming; Please Join us 6/4!
May 28: No Nursery Care, Sunday School, or Children's ProgrammingJune 4: Last Day Celebration Sundae Sunday! Weather permitting, 9am Sunday School will meet outdoors. During worship, we'll celebrate the many successes of the 2022-23 youth programming year and say Thank You to all of our Sunday School Guides and other youth leaders. Children will stay in worship that day. Following worship, we'll celebrate with Ice Cream Sundaes! Summer Programming: Though we will not have scheduled Sunday School or Music Connections, there will be opportunities for the children to work in the garden during worship for our yearly, “Kids in the Garden” program. Rachael Lancor…
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May 21 Sunday School and Music – And other upcoming things to know
This week: Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Marcia Beckett and Amalia Sherrill are ready to play with your little one. Please note: 5/21 is the LAST Sunday for Nursery Care until September. 9am Sunday School: This Sunday, we'll gather in the Bridges Room for some singing and then move to the Johnson Room next door to rehearse a drumming piece that we will play during worship. Anyone in K-8 is invited to join us! This is a very easy piece that everyone should be able to pick up quickly. Jadyn and Josie Gilbert will assist the children and Bethany Schultz will be with us to play…
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5/14 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Kristin Muckian and Joey Miller. K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week and next, we'll explore the Books of the Prophets. As part of the opening conversation, the children will hear a story from the Godly Play series about Jonah and The Whale. We have some wonderful props that will bring the story to life! Stations will be centered around whales and water that day. Paul Vash and Karen Jaehnig will guide the children in their learning. Our programming year wraps up on June 4! Be sure to attend this day for a special celebration during Sunday School and the…
5/4 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room to learn a drumming piece that will be showcased during service on May 21. This piece is pretty easy, so no need to note your commitment. We have plenty of time over the next few weeks to learn the rhythms and rehearse. Jared Erickson will be our Music Connections Volunteer. We will close out Music Connections for the programming year on Sunday, May 21. All are welcome to enjoy service on June 4 to celebrate the school year…
5/7 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Lily and Amalia are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will study the Books of Poetry. After practicing our skills in finding a bible verse, the children will have the opportunity to solve a cryptogram, write their own poem/psalm, and find a proverb in the sand. Jadyn Gilbert and Julie Mazer will guide the children in their learning. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
4/30 Sunday School & Music Connections
The week we've been preparing for has arrived! This Sunday, we will gather at 9am in the Bridges Room. Once everyone has arrived, we will move to the sanctuary to rehearse our ukulele songs with TruFunction. We'll rehearse “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and “I Can See Clearly Now,” a few times and then likely move back to the Bridges Room for some craft/playtime before worship. The service will begin with “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Your child will be on the platform at the start of worship. We're still sorting out the kinks of when “I Can See Clearly Now”…
4/23 Music Connections
This Sunday, the children will move directly from Sunday School to Music Connections. K-5 families, I will assist with the transition since we are moving from the family labyrinth walk to music. Middle School Youth are invited to wait for me in Friendship Hall. Any middle schoolers participating in the “how to get to our blog” presentation are welcome to join us after that segment in the service. Once together, we will rehearse our ukulele songs for the TruFunction performance downstairs in the Bonhoeffer Room. Once we are warmed up, we will move to the upstairs Music Room to rehearse with TruFunction. After…
4/23 – Family Labyrinth Walk During Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one!This Sunday, the children will participate in their final guided labyrinth walk of the programming year. Parents and caregivers, you are invited as well! Please consider joining us in the Bridges Room at 9am for a gathering conversation. Each family will have the opportunity to walk a small labyrinth in the adjacent Johnson Room. Sand, coloring, finger labyrinths, and other mindful activities will be available in the Bridges Room while you wait for your turn. To maximize our time and to not feel rushed, the children will not attend…
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4/16 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room to review our ukulele songs. Once we are warmed up, we will move to the upstairs Music Room to rehearse with TruFunction. After service, you will either find us there or back downstairs. Becky Erickson will be our Music Connections Volunteer. Save The Date! April 30, the children are invited to play two songs with TruFunction! We'll play one easy song and a harder song for those ready for a challenge. Those participating need to attend…
4/16 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will study the Books of Poetry. After practicing our skills in finding a bible verse, the children will have the opportunity to solve a cryptogram, write their own poem/psalm, build a tower to remind them of Proverbs 18:10, and find a proverb in the sand. Paul Vash and Jadyn Gilbert will guide the children in their learning. Next Week, 4/23, the children invite YOU to join them on a labyrinth walk. More details to come.– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge…
Easter Sunday – No Sunday School or Music Connections
This week, we will celebrate Easter Sunday with the congregation at 10am! There will not be 9am Sunday School or 10am Music Connections. There will, however, be some make-and-take crafts available in Friendship Hall when the children are released during the service. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly after worship. Children are welcome to bring their own Easter Egg Basket – or decorate a bag during our craft time. Hope to see you on Sunday! — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
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Music Connections 4/2 – Handbell Demo!
This week, I will not be at church. BUT, I have a very special opportunity planned during Music Connections with your child. Deanna and Al Blanchard will lead the children through a Hand Bell Demonstration in the Johnson room following the children's moment! Rather than using the hand chimes that we regularly use in Music Connections, the children will have the opportunity to touch, feel, and play the REAL Hand Bells! It's sure to be a treat. Parents, did you know that late middle schoolers and high schoolers are eligible to join the handbell choir (pending a note and rhythm reading music assessment)? Perhaps this would be a…
4/2 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we continue our preparation for “The Mystery of Easter.” Using the “Faces of Easter” curriculum from Godly Play, we will view beautiful images of Jesus and hear stories about his birth, childhood, and how he grew to be a leader. Following the stories, the children will have time to explore sand, observe a variety of crosses, design their own cross, and complete a word search. We'll close with a conversation about the last supper and communion. Paul Vash, Karen Jaehnig, and…
3/26 Music Connections- Volunteer Needed!
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for some ukulele playing and mixed instrument soundscapes based on the Genesis Creation Story (complementary to what the children have recently studied in Sunday School). I am in need of a Music Connections Volunteer. Can you help?Save The Date! April 30, the children are invited to play two songs with TruFunction! We'll play one easy song and a harder song for those ready for a challenge. Those participating need to attend Music Connections at least twice…
3/26 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we begin our preparation for “The Mystery of Easter.” Using the “Faces of Easter” curriculum from Godly Play, we will view beautiful images of Jesus and hear stories about his birth, childhood, and how he grew to be a leader. Following the stories, the children will have time to explore sand, observe a variety of crosses, design their own cross, and complete a word search. We'll close with a conversation about baptism (echoing the story of when Jesus was…
3/19 – Dancing the Labyrinth with Pastor Julia Burkey
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week the kids are in for a treat! We'll start in Friendship Hall with some singing together and then Pastor Julia Burkey will lead the children in a joyful, creative “Dancing the Labyrinth” experience. We'll close with some free playtime and a snack in the Bridges Room. Because Friendship Hall will be in use, you are welcome to enjoy your coffee (found on a cart in the hallway) in Crossroads, the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room, or the Johnson Room. Julia,…
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Peace Crane Project
Fall 2022-Winter 2023 K-8 Youth This school year, the children embarked on a project to spread peace throughout the world. Our fall curriculum, “How to be a Peacemaker,” written by Tammy Martens, told the story of “Sadadko and the Thousand Paper Cranes.” Inspired by the “Peace Crane Project” the children made over 100 origami cranes, hearts, and doves. This organization “invites every student on the planet to fold an origami crane, write a message of peace on its wings, then exchange it with another student somewhere in the world. The Project builds friendships, strengthens hand-eye coordination and writing skills, teaches…
3/5 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will study the Books of History. After practicing our skills in finding a bible verse, the children will have the opportunity to make finger puppets to accompany the story of Esther, complete a worksheet, and take characters on a journey to the promised land in the sand station. Following the stations, they'll hear the second part of the story of Esther, from the Book of Esther. It is an engaging, rags to riches, fairy-tale-like story! Karen Jaehnig, and Jadyn…
3/5 Music Connections and Save the Date
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for some ukulele playing and mixed instrument soundscapes based on the Genesis Creation Story (complementary to what the children have recently studied in Sunday School). Rebecca Erickson will be our Music Connections volunteer. Save The Date! April 30, the children are invited to play two songs with TruFunction! We'll play one easy song and a harder song for those ready for a challenge. Those participating need to attend Music Connections at least twice in March…
2/26 Sunday School AND Music Connections
Sunday School will be a little different this week. At 9am, the children will have the opportunity to walk a labyrinth with the Labyrinth Team (Chris Thomas and Betty Day), Paul Vash, and me. Any available Owlets are invited to join us as there is no OWL class that morning. Snow permitting, the labyrinth team will make an outdoor labyrinth. PLEASE DRESS YOUR CHILD IN WARM CLOTHES AND BOOTS IN THE EVENT WE AE OUTDOORS!!! Otherwise, we will use a smaller labyrinth downstairs in the Bonhoeffer Room. Either way, the children will work on environmental images for the Care of…
2/19 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, they will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room. This week, Marcia Beckett will lead the children in a special art experience. Emily Lloyd will be our volunteer. I will not be there this week, but I'll be back again on 2/26. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
2/19 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will study the Books of History. After practicing our skills in finding a bible verse, the children will have the opportunity to make a crown, complete a worksheet, and take characters on a journey to the promised land in the sand station. Following the stations, they'll hear the first part of the story of Esther, from the Book of Esther. It is an engaging, rags to riches, fairy-tale-like story! Jadyn and Josie Gilbert and Sally Allen will…
2/12 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room for a ukulele jam. This April, we are invited to play two songs with TruFunction! So, we'll be revisiting the instrument many times throughout the next few months and mastering some new chords. The children will return to the sanctuary for communion. Jen Walker will be our Music Connections volunteer. Two weeks ago, I noticed that a few children felt apprehensive and discouraged from the challenge of this instrument. Before Music Connections, I encourage you to have…
2/12 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Lily and Joey are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will continue our study of the five “Books of Law.” After practicing our skills in finding a bible verse the children will have the opportunity to play some educational bible games, complete their creation story water color painting, search for some of the animals Noah would have brought along on the ark in the sandbox, and decorate a bible bookmark. Paul Vash and Jen Walker will guide the children in their learning. All of the content your…
2/5 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one! K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will start our study of the five “Books of Law.” After practicing our skills in finding a bible verse the children will have the opportunity to paint a creation scene (found in Genesis), create a 10 commandments tablet (found in Exodus, Deuteronomy, and Leviticus), search for some of the animals Noah would have brought along on the ark in the sandbox (found in Genesis), and decorate a bible bookmark. Sally Allen, Karen Jaehnig, and Josie Gilbert…
1/29 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room to complete a letter that they will send to our partner school in Gainesville, Georgia as part of the Peace Crane Project. We will mail our letters and cranes to them; and, they will mail back letters and cranes. Paul Vash will be our Music Connections Volunteer. (Thank you to those who have signed up to be volunteers this winter/spring! There's still space available for others to get involved at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a5ab2b0-2023#/)Any time that remains…
1/29 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we will revisit the “What is the Bible?” lesson and choice stations from last Sunday. This repetition will give those that were not in attendance the opportunity to learn the material and give those that were in attendance the opportunity to try a different station or work deeper with the material. Jadyn Gilbert, Josie Gilbert, and Sally Allen will guide the children in their learning. All of the content your child will experience comes from the curriculum resource, “Learnjng to Use My Bible.”…
1/22 Music Connections
This week the children will begin the 10 o'clock hour in the sanctuary with you. When they are dismissed for Music Connections, we will move to the downstairs Bonhoeffer Room to develop actions to the song “Deep Peace,” along with Megan and Josie Gasser. Later in the service, this song will be showcased as part of Vicki Nonn's 50th Anniversary of her time at ORUCC! Once our actions are complete, the children will complete a letter that they will send to our partner school in Gainesville, Georgia as part of the Peace Crane Project. We will mail our letters and cranes to them;…
1/22 Sunday School
Nursery Care opens at 8:30am. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one!K-5 Sunday School starts at 9am. This week, we begin the “Learning to Use My Bible” Curriculum. This semester, we will focus on books and lessons from the Old Testament. We begin our exploration of the Bible by identifying different sections, finding different bible verses, learning American Sign Language for a bible verse, and even making a “scroll.” We'll use the Bibles we have on hand in the classroom for this study. Certainly, if your child has a Bible that they would like to bring to church, they…
No Sunday School/Nursery/Music Connections 1/15
Hope you all have a restful weekend either at Daycholah Center for the All Church Retreat or at home. See you back again on 1/22!– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
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Music Connections 1/8 – Epiphany Labyrinth
This week, the children will have the opportunity to explore the labyrinth with members of the Labyrinth Team during Music Connections. We'll meet downstairs at 10am (to maximize our time, children will not attend service) to explore the new, smaller floor labyrinth. During the experience, the children will carry the clay “gifts” they made with Alice Anderman in November into the labyrinth to symbolize the arrival of the Magi. Looking ahead, No Music Connections 1/15 due to the All Church Retreat. Music resumes on 1/22 with a Ukulele Jam. Hope to see you on Sunday!– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's…
No Children’s Programming 12/25 and 1/1
We will not host Children's Programming (Nursery Care, Sunday School, and Music Connections) on 12/25 and 1/1. Looking forward to seeing you back again on January 8. Pssst…..please sign up to assist in Music Connections in the New Year 😊: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A5AB2B0-2023 — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
Sunday School 12/18
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Antonia and Lily are ready to play with your little one. Kindergarten-5th grade will begin their Advent study. This week, they will hear the classic story of the Prophets, the Holy Family, the Shepherds, and the Magi. We will also arrive at the white, Christ candle. Following the stories, the children will have an opportunity to make a card for a church elder. Paul Vash, Sally Allen, and Jill Westberg will lead them through the experience. Looking Ahead….NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 12/24 and 1/1. Sunday School Resumes on 1/8 with a special Epiphany lesson. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United…
Sunday School 12/11
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one. Kindergarten-5th grade will begin their Advent study. This week, they will hear the classic story of the Prophets, the Holy Family, and the Shepherds. That day we will light the pink, “Shepherd” candle. This candle reflects the Joy that comes with Jesus' arrival. Bonus points if you wear pink on Sunday! They will also have an opportunity to make a card for a church elder. Sally Allen, Jen Walker, and Jill Westberg will lead them through the experience. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education…
Sunday School 12/4
This week…Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one. Kindergarten-5th grade will begin their Advent study. This week, they will hear the classic story of the prophets and the Holy Family. They will also have an opportunity to make a card for a church elder. Paul Vash, Jadyn Gilbert, and Karen Jaehnig will lead them through the experience. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
No Sunday School 11/27, Advent Wreath Making in Friendship Hall
NO Nursery Care this week. Children under age five are invited to enjoy the nursery alongside their parents. Please tidy-up the room before leaving. NO Sunday School for Kindergarten-5th grade. Instead, join Julia Burkey in Friendship Hall for our 2nd annual Advent Wreath making event! All supplies will be provided for one wreath per family. Though, if you have your wreath mold from last year, please bring it with you. December 4-18, the children will learn the classic Advent stories and make holiday cards for our elders. Stay tuned for more details next week. — Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United…
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Music 11/20 – and Christmas Eve announcements
This week, the children will participate in a brief demo of all the material we'll share on Christmas Eve. No worries if your child is not available on 12/24. They are still welcome to join in the fun this week. I am in need of a volunteer for Music Connections. Can you help?At ~9am, please join me downstairs in the Bonhoeffer room for a short conversation about the Christmas Eve service. We'll review the plan, expectations, and I'll answer any questions you might have. If you are unavailable to attend this meeting, please email me and we'll make a plan to touch…
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Sunday School 11/20
Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one. Kindergarten-5th grade will complete their Prayer study. This week's focus is: “Thanksgiving” In this practice, the children will be invited to consider what they are thankful for in their physical world. Any idea is welcome, even simple things like our walls! “I am thankful for the walls because they help create our space.” At the art station, they will create a thanksgiving collage. And, at the world station they will be invited to paint (with watercolors) a scene of the many things they are thankful…
Music Connections 11/13 – Meditative Clay
This week, I will not be at church. BUT, I have a very special opportunity planned during Music Connections for your child. Alice Anderman will lead the children through a meditative clay experience in the Frank Room following the children's moment. The children will have the opportunity to create a “gift” for Baby Jesus. Following this experience, Alice has graciously volunteered to glaze and fire their creations. K-5 children will revisit these “gifts” in January as they walk the labyrinth in a collaboration with the Labyrinth Team during Sunday School. Jen Walker and Rachael Anderman will be on hand to assist Alice. I can't wait to see…
Sunday School 11/13
Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Antonia and Joey are ready to play with your little one. Kindergarten-5th grade will continue their focus on Prayer. This week's focus is: “Intercession” In this practice, the children will be invited to reflect upon their week and create prayers for the world, their family, friends, or a pet. They will also continue working on their “Examen Ropes” by selecting beads to symbolize those emotions and have the opportunity to paint a stone to remember their “Breath Prayer” (a simple prayer you can think of any time you take a breath). Jadyn Gilbert and Karen Jaehnig will guide them through the discussion…
Music Connections 11/6 – Labyrinth!
This week, the children will have the opportunity to explore the labyrinth with me during Music Connections. Being that this will be a communion Sunday, we'll start music at 10am to maximize our time. The children and I will meet in Friendship Hall to explore sound and movement together through the labyrinth. Chris Thomas, one of the members of the Labyrinth Team, will be our volunteer. Hope to see you on Sunday!– Julie Mazer (she/her)Orchard Ridge United Church of ChristChildren's Education CoordinatorChildren's Music Director
Sunday School 11/6
This week….Daylight Savings Time Ends. Reminder to set your clocks an hour behind. Enjoy an extra hour of sleep!Nursery Care is back on this week! Antonia and Amalia are ready to play with your little one. PreK-2nd grade students will enjoy a story with Jill Westberg and Karen Jaehning. Children under the age of 5 are invited to stay as long as they are able with a parent. 3rd-5th Grade will continue their focus on Prayer. This week's focus is: “Examen.” The children will be invited to reflect upon their week and consider what made them happy, mad, sorry, etc. Then,…
Music Connections 10/30 – Handbell Demo!
This week, I will not be at church. BUT, I have a very special opportunity planned during Music Connections with your child. Deanna and Al Blanchard will lead the children through a Hand Bell Demonstration in the Johnson room following the children's moment! Rather than using the hand chimes that we regularly use in Music Connections, the children will have the opportunity to touch, feel, and play the REAL Hand Bells! It's sure to be a treat. Parents, did you know that late middle schoolers and high schoolers are eligible to join the handbell choir (pending a note and rhythm reading music assessment) ? Perhaps this would be…
Sunday School 10/30
This week….No Nursery Care this week. Children under age five are invited to enjoy the nursery alongside their parents. Please tidy-up the room before leaving. PreK-2nd grade students will enjoy a story with Jill Westberg and Karen Jaehning. Children under the age of 5 are invited to stay as long as they are able with a parent. 3rd-5th Grade will continue their focus on Prayer. This week, they will learn how to write a “Breath Prayer” and have an opportunity to paint a cross on a small stone. The children will be invited to carry this stone with them throughout…
10/23 Music Connections – Please Read, Special Music Share During Service This Week
This Sunday, the children will share music that we have developed on the passage, “Be Still and Know that God is Peace,” with the congregation. Any participating child will rehearse with me at 9:50 in the Johnson Room. Children must have attended music connections for at least two Sundays in October to participate (or be one of my veteran middle schoolers). Below is the list of children who are familiar with the material and are eligible to share for the congregation:Neil GClara GCharlotte HAugust H Annabel HAnneliese ELinus HFiona SJulianna ODaria BTimmy HBen LIf your child is not on the list, they are invited to experience the interactive music from…
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Sunday School 10/23
This week….PreK-2nd grade students will enjoy music at 9:00 and then listen to s story with Jill Westberg and Josie Gilbert. Children under the age of 5 are invited to stay as long as they are able and then transfer to the nursery to play with Antonia Wuschner and Amalia Sherrill. 3rd-5th Grade will begin a new module focusing on “Prayer.” This module will help children to develop specific skills and tools for a life of prayer. This week, they will practice silence and listening to God. Sally Allen and Paul Vash will guide them through the discussion and active…
ORUCC Mission Trip: Fundraising & Fun
Culver's, Pancakes & a Bonfire Youth Ministry at ORUCC: Mission Trip to Duluth, MN. Dear Ones of ORUCC, We are so happy to announce that this year the youth from 7th -12th grade will participate in a Justice Mission Trip to Duluth, MN from Sunday July 9th to Saturday July 15th. We can ALL support this important ministry that enhances the WHOLE church and the world. Register for the Mission Trip: Parents and guardians can register and pay for the 2023 Mission trip with $250 by 11/15/2022 and a final balance of $250 on 4/1/2023. Register and Pay with the…
10/16 Music Connections
This week, children in grades 2nd-5th + (middle schoolers and high schoolers are welcome to attend as a participant or helper) are invited to play hand chimes with me after the children's moment. We will also continue our rhythmic and spoken exploration of the scripture, “Be Still and Know that God is Peace.” Becky Erickson will be our Music Connections volunteer.Save the date for Sunday, October 23. That day, we'll share music that we've developed on that passage during worship. That morning, children will rehearse with me at 9:50 AM in the Johnson Room (K-2). Any child who wishes to participate must attend Music Connections for two out of the…