It’s Back to School and this calls for a celebration! Let’s prepare for the excitement of a new school year. This special Sunday will include blessings for:

• Kindergartners starting school

• Teachers, IAs, adminstrators, professors, counselors and all who work in preschools through universities

• Students at all stages of their education

Blessings will take place at both the 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. services. You are welcome to bring your backpack to be blessed, if you would like. We will have backpack tags, stickers and other goodies to remind you of who and whose you are as you go back to school.

Sunday, August 30 from 9:00-12:30 p.m. at Abiding Presence

At Abiding Presence, our 10th-12th graders play an important role in our children’s ministry by serving as elementary Sunday School teachers. Our training event is open to youth (with a chaperone) from partner churches who are interested in preparing youth to be involved in their children’s ministry.

Wednesday, September 9
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Bailey Hall

Mainly Music is a drop-in music program for children birth through pre-K and their parent or caregiver. Grownups and their kids get to interact with one another through songs and movement.

Before your first Mainly Music class, we ask you to please fill out our annual pre-registration form. You do not have to commit to any dates, this just helps us keep you informed about cancelations, parties and more!

This is a community outreach event, so spread the word widely and let people know that all are welcome. There is a cash $5/week (or $5.50/week credit card) donation at the door. There is no need to commit in advance to a class, so come when you can and don’t stress when you cannot.

Thursday, September 10
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. On the Thursday before every Abiding Presence Food Pantry, you can come learn about how the food pantry operates, help pray over the produce and the people who are coming, and learn about service as a spiritual discipline.

*You can sign up through our Sign-Up Genius here.A parent or guardian must accompany all students.If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.

Sunday, September 13
10:05-10:45 a.m.

We cannot wait to start Sunday School again this September. This fall we are learning from Jesus through parables in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus used parables, short stories, to teach people about forgiveness, listening to God and more. Through exciting activies alongside our amazing Abiding Fellows, our kids will grow in their faith while following Jesus.

Registration is LIVE! Sign-up for a workshop today. Elementary sign-up. Preschool sign-up.

Questions? Reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.