Sunday, December 20, 2009
CANCELLATION!!!
Youth Group Caroling event for Sunday, December 20 has been CANCELLED due to the snow storm.
Friday, November 27, 2009
DECEMBER 2009 EVENTS
Sunday, December 6
LOST AND FOUND CONCERT
4 PM in Simsbury.
Cost is $10 per person. For all kids in grades 5-12.
Saturday, December 12
SANTA'S SITTING SERVICE
9 am to 3 PM.
Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to assist with child care. Come and help us watch little ones so parents can get ready for Christmas. Call Debby if you can help with baking, crafts, board games, or outdoor play. Money we raise will help cover expenses at the Regional Youth Event in Boston.
Sunday, December 20
CAROLING
For kids in grades 5 and up. Friends are welcome! Meet at the Hill Church at 4 PM. We'll spread holiday cheer and return to the church for pizza supper. Get picked up at 6:30 PM
LOST AND FOUND CONCERT
4 PM in Simsbury.
Cost is $10 per person. For all kids in grades 5-12.
Saturday, December 12
SANTA'S SITTING SERVICE
9 am to 3 PM.
Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to assist with child care. Come and help us watch little ones so parents can get ready for Christmas. Call Debby if you can help with baking, crafts, board games, or outdoor play. Money we raise will help cover expenses at the Regional Youth Event in Boston.
Sunday, December 20
CAROLING
For kids in grades 5 and up. Friends are welcome! Meet at the Hill Church at 4 PM. We'll spread holiday cheer and return to the church for pizza supper. Get picked up at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
OCTOBER 09 EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
SYG SUNDAY NITE
7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Hill Church. Join us for nachos, retreat slide show, and info about our upcoming outreach project. Friends are welcome!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
OCTOBER OUTREACH
WORCESTER FELLOWSHIP is outdoor worship and a shared meal with the homeless on Sunday, October 11. All youth in grades 8 -12 are welcome to join us. Meet at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH at 10 am to do food prep. We should return by about 3:30. Please contact Debby by Wednesday, October 7 to reserve your spot.
Even if you can’t make it consider making a donation.
-We need white socks for men and women. (Homeless people are on their feet all day and rarely have access to laundry)
-Snack items like chewy granola bars (Many clients have problems with their teeth)
-Juice boxes or cocoa mix.
Drop these off in the collection boxes at church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
ARACHNOPHOBIA!
CORN MAZE AND COOKOUT-- For grades 5-12. Friends are welcome but be sure to RSVP by Wednesday, October 14 so we can line up enough drivers!
Meet at the Hill Church at 3:30 PM. We will return at 7 PM.
We will drive to the corn maze in Pomfret and then gather for a campfire/cookout after.
Cost is $5 per person.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
CT UCC ANNUAL MEETING
We need YOUTH DELEGATES to attend the meeting of our CT Conference of the UCC in Middletown. Anyone in grade 8 or above who would like to serve should speak to Debby. The theme of this meeting is “Sacred Conversation on Race” and our new UCC President, Geoffrey Black will be the guest speaker.
SYG SUNDAY NITE
7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Hill Church. Join us for nachos, retreat slide show, and info about our upcoming outreach project. Friends are welcome!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
OCTOBER OUTREACH
WORCESTER FELLOWSHIP is outdoor worship and a shared meal with the homeless on Sunday, October 11. All youth in grades 8 -12 are welcome to join us. Meet at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH at 10 am to do food prep. We should return by about 3:30. Please contact Debby by Wednesday, October 7 to reserve your spot.
Even if you can’t make it consider making a donation.
-We need white socks for men and women. (Homeless people are on their feet all day and rarely have access to laundry)
-Snack items like chewy granola bars (Many clients have problems with their teeth)
-Juice boxes or cocoa mix.
Drop these off in the collection boxes at church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
ARACHNOPHOBIA!
CORN MAZE AND COOKOUT-- For grades 5-12. Friends are welcome but be sure to RSVP by Wednesday, October 14 so we can line up enough drivers!
Meet at the Hill Church at 3:30 PM. We will return at 7 PM.
We will drive to the corn maze in Pomfret and then gather for a campfire/cookout after.
Cost is $5 per person.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
CT UCC ANNUAL MEETING
We need YOUTH DELEGATES to attend the meeting of our CT Conference of the UCC in Middletown. Anyone in grade 8 or above who would like to serve should speak to Debby. The theme of this meeting is “Sacred Conversation on Race” and our new UCC President, Geoffrey Black will be the guest speaker.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
September 09 Schedule
SYG GREEN ACTION at the WOODSTOCK FAIR
Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7
Sign up today to help with our recycling project!
Last year we rescued over 60,000 cans and bottles from the landfill.
One CAN make a difference!
Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7
Sign up today to help with our recycling project!
Last year we rescued over 60,000 cans and bottles from the landfill.
One CAN make a difference!
SYG RALLY
Sunday, September 13
6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Hill Church
Invite a friend and join us for an evening COOKOUT. Come for great food, music and games! Be sure to bring your retreat registration form and deposit.
FALL RETREAT AT SILVER LAKE
Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27
check back for details
Monday, May 4, 2009
May Schedule of Events
SUNDAY, MAY 3
BREAKFAST CLUB
10:00 AM at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH.
Come to worship and join us for breakfast and conversation in the Deacon’s Den.
We’ll also do some planning for our spring events.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
CT UCC ANNUAL MTG
All Day at Asylum Hill Cong Church in Hartford
Contact Debby Kirk if you would like to be one of our Youth Delegates.
This is a great way to learn more about the wider church. More info online at www.ctucc.org
SATURDAY, MAY 16
RELAY FOR LIFE
24 hours at the Woodstock Fairgrounds
Take a step and to show your support for those who are battling cancer. Come and walk with us after the luminary ceremony. Meet at the EWCC tent at 9:00 PM. You can speak to Susan Powers, Christine Lessig, or Rhonda Chenail if you want to sign up with the EWCC team.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
--No SYG event this week--
SUNDAY, MAY 31
SYG POTLUCK
5:30 to 7:30 at the HILL CHURCH
Gather for a great meal and hear about some ideas for summer fun! We need all SYG members plus our Youth Ministry Team tonight. Plus…… a SYG Slide show!
BREAKFAST CLUB
10:00 AM at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH.
Come to worship and join us for breakfast and conversation in the Deacon’s Den.
We’ll also do some planning for our spring events.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
CT UCC ANNUAL MTG
All Day at Asylum Hill Cong Church in Hartford
Contact Debby Kirk if you would like to be one of our Youth Delegates.
This is a great way to learn more about the wider church. More info online at www.ctucc.org
SATURDAY, MAY 16
RELAY FOR LIFE
24 hours at the Woodstock Fairgrounds
Take a step and to show your support for those who are battling cancer. Come and walk with us after the luminary ceremony. Meet at the EWCC tent at 9:00 PM. You can speak to Susan Powers, Christine Lessig, or Rhonda Chenail if you want to sign up with the EWCC team.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
--No SYG event this week--
SUNDAY, MAY 31
SYG POTLUCK
5:30 to 7:30 at the HILL CHURCH
Gather for a great meal and hear about some ideas for summer fun! We need all SYG members plus our Youth Ministry Team tonight. Plus…… a SYG Slide show!
Friday, March 27, 2009
April 09 Schedule of Events
Sunday, April 5
SYG SUNDAY NIGHT
7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Hill Church
Help us make invitations and plan the menu for our upcoming café event.
Sunday, April 12
HAPPY EASTER!
Come and hear the GOOD NEWS at 10:00 am worship at your home church this morning.
Wednesday, April 15
SENIOR CAFÉ
12:00 noon at the Hill Church
We’re fixing lunch for Senior Citizens today and we need your help! Let us know if you want to do invitations, shopping, food prep, or serving and hospitality. This is a great way to reach out to folks who live alone and would welcome some company.
Sunday, April 19
SYG GUEST PREACHER
Day Mccallister, Associate Conference Minister for Youth and Young Adults will be preaching at EAST WOODSTOCK. If you met her at NYE or our fall retreat, you know Day is an awesome preacher! Come for worship at 10:00 and help as a greeter or usher. We are also geting our SYG band together for this. Plan to stay for “meet and greet” with Day M. after church.
Sunday, April 26
MOVIE NIGHT
Dive in to some popcorn, relax with friends, and watch a show on the big screen! Check back here or look at our FACEBOOK page for specifics about time and place.
SYG SUNDAY NIGHT
7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Hill Church
Help us make invitations and plan the menu for our upcoming café event.
Sunday, April 12
HAPPY EASTER!
Come and hear the GOOD NEWS at 10:00 am worship at your home church this morning.
Wednesday, April 15
SENIOR CAFÉ
12:00 noon at the Hill Church
We’re fixing lunch for Senior Citizens today and we need your help! Let us know if you want to do invitations, shopping, food prep, or serving and hospitality. This is a great way to reach out to folks who live alone and would welcome some company.
Sunday, April 19
SYG GUEST PREACHER
Day Mccallister, Associate Conference Minister for Youth and Young Adults will be preaching at EAST WOODSTOCK. If you met her at NYE or our fall retreat, you know Day is an awesome preacher! Come for worship at 10:00 and help as a greeter or usher. We are also geting our SYG band together for this. Plan to stay for “meet and greet” with Day M. after church.
Sunday, April 26
MOVIE NIGHT
Dive in to some popcorn, relax with friends, and watch a show on the big screen! Check back here or look at our FACEBOOK page for specifics about time and place.
March 09 Schedule of Events
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
BREAKFAST CLUB
10:00 am at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH
Come to worship and join us for breakfast and conversation in the Deacon’s Den.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
OUR MUSLIM NEIGHBORS
6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Hill Church. Supper included!
Face-to-face dialogue is the best way to break down barriers and find common ground. Come and meet our guests from the Putnam Science Academy and learn about Muslim faith practices.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
SYG NEIGHBORHOOD SCAVENGER HUNT
3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Hill
Get at team together and test your wits.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
2PM Concert at the Jorgenson Auditorium at UCONN
Meet at the Hill Church at 1:00 and we will carpool over to Storrs.
Call Deb by March 15 to reserve a seat. Cost is $10 with a student ID.
It’s great music for a great cause -- The African Children's Choir is a nonprofit group that helps young children, many of whom have been orphaned by poverty, war, famine or AIDS, to provide a better future for themselves, while raising funds for other needy children in their own communities.
BREAKFAST CLUB
10:00 am at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH
Come to worship and join us for breakfast and conversation in the Deacon’s Den.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
OUR MUSLIM NEIGHBORS
6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Hill Church. Supper included!
Face-to-face dialogue is the best way to break down barriers and find common ground. Come and meet our guests from the Putnam Science Academy and learn about Muslim faith practices.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
SYG NEIGHBORHOOD SCAVENGER HUNT
3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Hill
Get at team together and test your wits.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
2PM Concert at the Jorgenson Auditorium at UCONN
Meet at the Hill Church at 1:00 and we will carpool over to Storrs.
Call Deb by March 15 to reserve a seat. Cost is $10 with a student ID.
It’s great music for a great cause -- The African Children's Choir is a nonprofit group that helps young children, many of whom have been orphaned by poverty, war, famine or AIDS, to provide a better future for themselves, while raising funds for other needy children in their own communities.
Monday, February 9, 2009
February 09 schedule of events
Please note-- we've moved! Our events will be held at the Hill Church for the second half of the year.
SUNDAY, FEB. 1
SOUPER BOWL
Our 8th year of participating in this nation-wide effort to ease hunger. We collected 328 canned goods and over $633 in cash. All this was delivered to Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam to provide hunger relief in Northeastern CT. Thanks to all who helped!
SUNDAY, FEB. 8
SYG SUNDAY NIGHT
7:00 to 8:30 at the HILL CHURCH. Celebrate Grammy Night! Who’s your favorite artist? Bring a sample to share for a fun night of music. Friends are welcome!
SUNDAY, FEB. 15
WINTER WONDERLAND!
Join us for an outdoor adventure! Meet at the HILL CHURCH at 11:30 and bring a buddy. It could be sledding, skating, or a winter hike, depending on conditions. We’ll build a bonfire and warm up with hot cocoa.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22
MOVIES THAT MATTER
4:00 to 5:30 at the HILL CHURCH. Bring a pillow and we’ll watch a show on the BIG screen. You call some friends and we’ll provide the popcorn!
SATURDAY, FEB. 28
SYG ITALIAN DINNER
5:30 TO 7:00 PM at the HILL CHURCH. Invite your family and neighbors for a delicious meal. We need everyone to help to make this a success. You can sell tickets, set up tables, decorate, prep food, serve, or clean up. [FYI—SYG workers get a free meal at 7:30 PM]
SUNDAY, FEB. 1
SOUPER BOWL
Our 8th year of participating in this nation-wide effort to ease hunger. We collected 328 canned goods and over $633 in cash. All this was delivered to Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam to provide hunger relief in Northeastern CT. Thanks to all who helped!
SUNDAY, FEB. 8
SYG SUNDAY NIGHT
7:00 to 8:30 at the HILL CHURCH. Celebrate Grammy Night! Who’s your favorite artist? Bring a sample to share for a fun night of music. Friends are welcome!
SUNDAY, FEB. 15
WINTER WONDERLAND!
Join us for an outdoor adventure! Meet at the HILL CHURCH at 11:30 and bring a buddy. It could be sledding, skating, or a winter hike, depending on conditions. We’ll build a bonfire and warm up with hot cocoa.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22
MOVIES THAT MATTER
4:00 to 5:30 at the HILL CHURCH. Bring a pillow and we’ll watch a show on the BIG screen. You call some friends and we’ll provide the popcorn!
SATURDAY, FEB. 28
SYG ITALIAN DINNER
5:30 TO 7:00 PM at the HILL CHURCH. Invite your family and neighbors for a delicious meal. We need everyone to help to make this a success. You can sell tickets, set up tables, decorate, prep food, serve, or clean up. [FYI—SYG workers get a free meal at 7:30 PM]
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