TWEEN TIME: A Bridge Program for 5th & 6th Grade Students

We are happy to announce the formation of a new initiative for the 5th and 6th grade students of our church, the working title of which is "Tween Time."

Our hope is that Tween Time will help students transition more smoothly from elementary school to middle school, and from being active in Children's Ministries to participating in youth group.

We also hope that by sharing in a few experiences throughout the year, the kids will develop closer connections with one another. As these children progress through our program at church, they will increasingly do things together, from worship to retreats and mission trips. Stronger relationships among the members of the group can only make those experiences more meaningful.

We have planned our first event for Sunday, November 1, when we will travel together to Raven Rock, near Sanford, one of the most scenic state parks in the Triangle. We will leave right after Church School, at 11 am. Weather permitting, we'll have a picnic lunch there, and then take the short hike to the park's centerpiece, Raven Rock. We'll return to the church by 4:45 pm.  More information about this outing will follow, but if you know now that your child would like to participate, let Jenny Shultz or Susan Steinberg know. We will need three drivers besides Jenny and Susan, and would welcome any parents or guardians who would like to join us.

Other plans for the year include a group trip to buy gifts for the recipients of our annual Giving Tree Christmas outreach effort, a shoe collection for people in need (through a program called Soles for Souls), a trip to the Carnivore Preservation Trust and going out for lunch after church at a local restaurant.

Advent Adventure: Dec. 6th- Gift buying for Giving Tree Families

     Students & parents will gather in the youth lounge, following the 11 o'clock service, and enjoy a brown bag lunch together.  (please pack your own lunch) After lunch the group will proceed to Target where they will purchase gifts for the families & children represented by our Giving Tree at UCCH.  This is a family affair so parents are expected to accompany their 5th/6th grader(s).  For more information, please see Jenny Shultz or Susan Steinberg.     

TWEEN TIME CALENDAR

• Sunday, November 1st – Trip to Raven Rock State Park
• Sunday, December 6th- Giving Tree Christmas Gift Buying
• January - Lenten Season- Soles for Souls Collection
• Sunday, April 18, Lunch at the LOOP!
• Sunday, May 2nd, Trip to Carnivore Preservation Trust

*Scholarship assistance is available for all programs.