Tuesday, September 28, 2010

October Schedule of Events

DIG IN TO SERVICE WITH GIV2
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3

For youth in grades 7-12. We’re going to the People’s Harvest Garden to pick fresh produce for local soup kitchens. Meet at the Hill Church at 12:15 to carpool. Lunch is provided. We’ll return by 3:30 PM.

MEALS ON WHEELS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
For youth in grades 9-12. Put your faith into action and help out with the meal at Community Kitchen. Come to the HILL CHURCH at 9:30 am. We’ll prepare a hot meal, transport it to North Grosvenordale, visit with the guests, serve lunch at noon, and return by 1:30 PM. Please contact Debby by Wednesday, October 7 to reserve your spot.

GAME NIGHT
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
For youth in grades7-12.
6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Hill Church. Hang out with friends and try a new card game. We’re making apple crisp for dessert!

LETTERBOXING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

For youth in grades 7-12.
Meet at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH at 12:30 for an outdoor adventure. Follow the map to find the hidden box with a message. Bring your own sandwich and we’ll supply drinks. Get picked up at 3:30 PM at East.

MOVIE NIGHT
SATURDAY, OCT. 30
*Community Event* FREE movie at 8:00 PM at Palmer Auditorium. Woodstock Historical Society presents your favorite suspense story featuring Edward and Bella!
Rated PG-13. Refreshments will be on sale.

STRESS FREE ZONE

For Juniors and Seniors
Wednesday October 6 and Monday, October 18
2:30 to 3:30 at the HILL CHURCH

Get off the treadmill for a few minutes! Take a break from school. Set aside the pressures of the college search. Recharge your batteries before you head out to work, lessons, or library. Drop in and UNWIND with a snack and conversation with friends. Come to either one or both dates. Call Debby for details.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

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PLANNING TEAM MEETING
Wednesday, September 15
7:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock
543 Route 169 in Woodstock

DIG IN TO SERVICE WITH GIV2
Sunday, October 3
People's Harvest Garden in Pomfret
Feed the hungry! Help pick vegetables to send to local soup kitchens. Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for an afternoon of service and fellowship. Meet at the garden on Wolf Den Road in Pomfret at 12:30. Lunch is provided. Contact Debby Kirk at 860-928-3215 to reserve a spot.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

September Events

HOMECOMING SUNDAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Come to worship at 10:00 at your home church! Sign up for our youth group mailing list and pick up your FREE ~mystery~ gift.

PADDLE/RACQUET OLYMPICS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

5:30 to 7:30 at the Hill Church
--for all youth in grades 7-12
Grab a buddy and team up to try some whacky racquet games-- ping pong challenges, birdie in a box (badminton for accuracy), volley volume, and more. We’ll also grill hot dogs for supper and make sundaes!

EAST BAY BIKE LOOP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Meet at the Hill Church at 12:30
It’s a smooth, scenic ride along the RI shore! We’ll stop for ice cream along the way and return by 5:30 PM. Call Kelly Bottieri at 974-1344 by 9/22 to reserve your spot. Bring your own bike, water bottle, and helmet.

FRIENDS are ALWAYS WELCOME at YOUTH GROUP!

Note: A signed medical release form is required for all Youth Group trips. Download a copy from your church website and bring it to our first meeting.

Log on to www.hillchurch.org or www.ewcchurch.org for info.