Night on the Street
Believe it or not it is time again to start signing up for
Night on the Street! Places are limited and they fill up quickly
so be sure you don't miss out! The event is Friday, April 20th
beginning at 5pm (meeting at the church earlier, drive down
together) until Saturday, April 21st at 8am. More details will
follow. Look for the sign-up sheet near the Youth Room at
church. Parents: we do need chaparones to make this event
happen. Please speak with Kathy Hess-Stevens.
Interfaith Youth Leadership Coalition
We have several Youth active in the Interfaith Youth Leadership
Coalition (a collaboration of the St. Paul Area Council of
Churches, Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and
the Dakotas and the Islamic Civic Society of America). The IYLC
is a group of youth who work together to nurture interfaith
understanding, reduce prejudice and misunderstanding and act
together on common values through service and justice to
transform our world. All programs are planned and led by youth.
Next
Dates for IYLC: (leaving church at 1pm)
January 8th
January 22nd
Sunday, February 5th
Sunday, February 19th
Monday, February 20th
(Interfaith Youth Leadership Event - all day event)
Youth Forum is back!!!
Come join us at 9:00 AM on Sundays for coffee, juice, treats and
fun! Our new "re:form" curriculum is designed to keep you
interested, active and engaged. Come see what the buzz is about
and re-connect with some friends!
Attention 8th-12th Graders!!
Be sure and join us for our "LAST ADVENTURE". Each month, on the
last Sunday of the month (get it? "Last" Sunday? "Last"
Adventure?) our youth will embark on an adventure into the
cities. We could be doing anything from watching a game, eating
at a fabulous restaurant, seeing a movie, exploring a museum,
skating around a lake... the possibilities are endless. Watch
for more details in the mail. The adventures continue on
February 25th.
Lock-In Set for February 10th!
We will meet at church at 7:00 PM, then head over to Super Bowl in Ramsey
for a bowling "competition", pizza and pop. Then it's back to
church for more fun, fellowship and GROG! Bring your sleeping
bag, bring a friend and bring a permission slip (located on our
website or by the youth room door) and make sure you RSVP to
Marthe no later than Wednesday, February 8th! The lock-in ends
on Saturday, Feb 11th at 9:00 AM. Grades 8th-12th.
High School Students:
Youth Forum
Youth Forum is an active engagement about matters of faith in
the experience of youth. The curriculum for the year is shaped
so that each Sunday stands alone, allowing for visitors to pop
in and join in the conversation. Youth Forum is for kids in
8th-12th grade, and meets Sunday mornings from 9am-9:45am.
Confirmation
On February 1st, the youth will gather at church at 5pm
for pizza, and will head to the Hindu temple just outside of
Maple Grove. Permission forms were handed out in confirmation
class, but if you need one just let Pastor Dana know and one can
be emailed to you. We should be back around 7:30.
And here’s the rest of class schedule:
Feb 8, 15, February 22
(this is Ash Wednesday. The youth help the deacons with the soup supper
at 6pm, and then attend worship at 7pm) February 29, March
7, March 14, March 21, April 11, April 22*.
*On Sunday, April 22, the youth will be leading our
Earth Day worship service at 10am. As always, if you have
questions or concerns, or would just like to connect, please let
me know... So there you have it! With blessings of peace and
joy, Dana
Jesus didn’t reject people. Neither do we.
What to know more about the good news? Want to explore your
faith and what you believe at this time in your life? Come, join
us.
Confirmation is a two year journey at Union for 8th and 9th
grade students, with meetings held on Wednesdays from 6-7:15pm.
The hope is this earlier time than last year will be more
accommodating.
Pastor Dana and LuAnn Suilmann will be leading classes and
trips.
Confirmation
Interfaith Youth Leadership Coalition
Well Done! On Sunday, October 2nd Union Church had 4
outstanding youth representatives attend the Interfaith Youth
Leadership Coalition (a collaboration of the St. Paul Area
Council of Churches, Jewish Community Relations Council of
Minnesota and the Dakotas and the Islamic Civic Society of
America). The IYLC is a group of youth who work together to
nurture interfaith understanding, reduce prejudice and
misunderstanding and act together on common values through
service and justice to transform our world. All programs are
planned and led by youth. We are proud to have Rachel Cawthra,
Brendan Farver, McKenna Holien and Pete McNabb participate in
this wonderful organization. Way to go!!
Next Date for IYLC: November 20th (leaving church at 1pm)
