SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
CROSSROADS
7 to 8:30 PM at EAST WOODSTOCK
Q: What is CROSSOADS? A: youth group meeting on the first + third Sundays of the month.
Snacks + conversation
Good works + good fun (this week…. Water games!)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Come to the HILL CHURCH at 9:30 am. We’ll prepare a hot meal, transport it to N. Grosvenordale, visit with the guests, serve lunch at noon, and return by 1:30 PM. Please RSVP to Debby by Weds, Oct 5.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
CROSSROADS
7 to 8:30 PM at the EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
GIV2 HITS THE TRAIL
For youth in grades 7-12
Meet at the HILL CHURCH at 12:30 PM for lunch. We will gather with youth from other congregations and drive to Camp Nahaco in Eastford to help with fall clean up and trail maintenance. We meet rain or shine so dress for the weather!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
BREAKFAST CLUB
10:00 am at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH. Join us for a cup of hot cocoa. We will meet in Fellowship Hall when the children leave for church school.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
HIT THE TRAIL WITH GIV2
HIT THE TRAIL with GIV2
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
12:30 PM at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock
Giv2 is for all youth in grades 7-12. Friends are welcome!
GATHER-- Meet for lunch and fellowship at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock at 543 Route 169 on Woodstock Hill.
GO-- Carpool to Eastford and help with Trail Maintenance at Camp Nahaco. This beautiful park borders Crystal Pond. We will pick up branches and other debris from the recent hurricane. Please dress for the weather and bring work gloves. In the event of rain, we will do an indoor project in the dining hall. Celebrate our work with a campfire and s’mores.
REFLECT-- Learn how two towns work together to protect this beautiful spot.
RETURN-- We will return to the Hill Church by 4:30
Adults are needed to assist with lunch, take photos, and/or drive to Eastford.
Please speak to Debby Kirk at 860-377-2675 if you would like to get involved.
Giv2 Northeast includes youth from UCC churches in Thompson, Westfield,
Woodstock, East Woodstock, and Canterbury.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
12:30 PM at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock
Giv2 is for all youth in grades 7-12. Friends are welcome!
GATHER-- Meet for lunch and fellowship at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock at 543 Route 169 on Woodstock Hill.
GO-- Carpool to Eastford and help with Trail Maintenance at Camp Nahaco. This beautiful park borders Crystal Pond. We will pick up branches and other debris from the recent hurricane. Please dress for the weather and bring work gloves. In the event of rain, we will do an indoor project in the dining hall. Celebrate our work with a campfire and s’mores.
REFLECT-- Learn how two towns work together to protect this beautiful spot.
RETURN-- We will return to the Hill Church by 4:30
Adults are needed to assist with lunch, take photos, and/or drive to Eastford.
Please speak to Debby Kirk at 860-377-2675 if you would like to get involved.
Giv2 Northeast includes youth from UCC churches in Thompson, Westfield,
Woodstock, East Woodstock, and Canterbury.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 10
MICHAEL JOSEPH, UCC MISSIONARY
Potluck Supper at 6:00 PM at the Hill Church. All area churches are invited.
Learn how Michael has worked for peace in Colombia as part of UCC Global Ministries.
SEPTEMBER 11
9/11 ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP
10:00 am at the Hill Church
Come to this special Union Service of worship where First Responders will be honored.
SEPTEMBER 18
STONEWALL SPEAKERS
11:15 am at the Hill Church
Speakers will share their experiences of “coming out” to family, friends, and church communities. Join us for this second hour program. Help our congregations in Affirming LGBT friends.
SEPTEMBER 18
CROSSROADS: Where faith and fun meet
For youth in grades 9-12
7:00 to 8:30 PM
EAST WOODSTOCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Mix it up with sundaes, smoothies, or shakes! Invite a friend and come and find out about youth group plans for the year. You’ll hear about Giv2, Mission 1, NYE, and Simply Smiles events.
SEPTEMBER 25
BREAKFAST CLUB
10 am at East Woodstock Congregational Church
Come to worship and gather to see our Compassion Camp 11 video. Then gather for conversation and snacks when the children leave for church school.
SEPTEMBER 25
SIMPLY SMILES INFO SESSION- TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA
7 PM at the East Woodstock Church.
Come and find out about this opportunity to serve in South Dakota. The trip will be on August 18-25, 2012 at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation Project. Church members from E. Woodstock, the Hill, and the Gilead Church in Lebanon have are collaborating to sponsor this trip. The minimum age to participate is 14 years old. Mornings will be spent repairing and/or building homes and afternoons running the summer camp. Each day of camp will be based around a different Lakota value.
MICHAEL JOSEPH, UCC MISSIONARY
Potluck Supper at 6:00 PM at the Hill Church. All area churches are invited.
Learn how Michael has worked for peace in Colombia as part of UCC Global Ministries.
SEPTEMBER 11
9/11 ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP
10:00 am at the Hill Church
Come to this special Union Service of worship where First Responders will be honored.
SEPTEMBER 18
STONEWALL SPEAKERS
11:15 am at the Hill Church
Speakers will share their experiences of “coming out” to family, friends, and church communities. Join us for this second hour program. Help our congregations in Affirming LGBT friends.
SEPTEMBER 18
CROSSROADS: Where faith and fun meet
For youth in grades 9-12
7:00 to 8:30 PM
EAST WOODSTOCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Mix it up with sundaes, smoothies, or shakes! Invite a friend and come and find out about youth group plans for the year. You’ll hear about Giv2, Mission 1, NYE, and Simply Smiles events.
SEPTEMBER 25
BREAKFAST CLUB
10 am at East Woodstock Congregational Church
Come to worship and gather to see our Compassion Camp 11 video. Then gather for conversation and snacks when the children leave for church school.
SEPTEMBER 25
SIMPLY SMILES INFO SESSION- TRIP TO SOUTH DAKOTA
7 PM at the East Woodstock Church.
Come and find out about this opportunity to serve in South Dakota. The trip will be on August 18-25, 2012 at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation Project. Church members from E. Woodstock, the Hill, and the Gilead Church in Lebanon have are collaborating to sponsor this trip. The minimum age to participate is 14 years old. Mornings will be spent repairing and/or building homes and afternoons running the summer camp. Each day of camp will be based around a different Lakota value.
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