SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM MEET
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
8 am to 4 PM at Windham High School
"Dive In" to service and help a special athlete have a memorable competitive experience. No, we won't actually be swimming this time, but you can sign up to be a "buddy" for the day and help your athlete get to the starting blocks on time. Download the form from the website and pre-register. There will be time for arts and crafts as well as basketball between events. Lunch is provided. Carpool with your group and plan to arrive in Windham by 8 am.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
BOSTON URBAN OUTREACH
WINTER MISSION TRIP
MARCH 4-6, 2011
FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 9-12 AND ADULTS
Spend a weekend working with the City Mission Society and learn about Homelessness Prevention the Youth Peace Empowerment Programs. We’ll stay at the Charlestown UCC Church, serve a meal at the Pilgrim soup kitchen, and attend an urban worship service on Sunday morning. The City Mission Society http://www.cmsboston.org/ is the oldest multi-service agency in New England. CMS has been offering assistance to low-income and marginalized men, women, and children in Boston since 1816.
· 48 hour immersion experience runs from 3 PM on Friday to 3 PM on Sunday.
· $80 covers CMS fee, transportation, and all meals. Download a registration form from the Youth page of the church website
Send a $30 deposit or full payment to reserve your spot.
Scholarships are available.
· Friends are welcome, just give them a copy of the registration form.
There will be an important planning meeting at 7 PM on February 13.
February Events
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
SOUPER BOWL of CARING
It’s easy! Just bring $1 and come to your home church for morning worship. We need a few folks to help with our announcement and collection. Call Debby if you can help out. This effort will support the Daily Bread Food Pantry which serves the hungry in Northeastern CT. FYI- Rev. Da Vita McCallister will be preaching at the Hill today.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SYG SUNDAY NITE
For youth in grades 9-12
7:00 TO 8:30 pm at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH. Invite a friend and join us for games and snacks. We’ll also discuss plans for our Missions trip to Boston Urban Outreach. Bring a deposit to reserve your spot for this trip!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
BREAKFAST CLUB
For youth in grades 9-12
9:45 am at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH. Come a little early to serve as greeters before the service. Then join us for conversation over a cup of hot cocoa. We will meet in Fellowship Hall when the children leave for church school.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
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, bake bread (Friday 2/25), set up tables, decorate, prep food, serve, or clean up. [FYI—SYG workers get a free meal and Yes, you can ask a friend to work with you!] Money raised will help cover the 2011 SYG Budget.
SOUPER BOWL of CARING
It’s easy! Just bring $1 and come to your home church for morning worship. We need a few folks to help with our announcement and collection. Call Debby if you can help out. This effort will support the Daily Bread Food Pantry which serves the hungry in Northeastern CT. FYI- Rev. Da Vita McCallister will be preaching at the Hill today.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SYG SUNDAY NITE
For youth in grades 9-12
7:00 TO 8:30 pm at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH. Invite a friend and join us for games and snacks. We’ll also discuss plans for our Missions trip to Boston Urban Outreach. Bring a deposit to reserve your spot for this trip!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
BREAKFAST CLUB
For youth in grades 9-12
9:45 am at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH. Come a little early to serve as greeters before the service. Then join us for conversation over a cup of hot cocoa. We will meet in Fellowship Hall when the children leave for church school.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
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, bake bread (Friday 2/25), set up tables, decorate, prep food, serve, or clean up. [FYI—SYG workers get a free meal and Yes, you can ask a friend to work with you!] Money raised will help cover the 2011 SYG Budget.
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