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 the Youth Ministry at UCCH.

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.

Other plans for the year include hosting a meal packaging event for Stop Hunger Now, 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 Ronald McDonald House to volunteer and going out for lunch after church at a local restaurant.

Our first Tween Time event will take place on Sunday, October 10th from 5:00-7:30pm.  We will package 10,000 meals for the Stop Hunger Now program and seek to raise $2500.  Students can start fundraising now!  Parents are invited and encouraged to join us at this exciting event!

Advent Adventure: Dec. 5th- Gift buying for Giving Tree Families

     Students & parents will gather in the youth lounge, at 4:30pm, and divide into teams.  Then 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 encouraged to accompany their 5th/6th grader(s).  For more information, please see Jenny Shultz, Susan Steinberg or Denise Sills.     

TWEEN TIME CALENDAR

• Oct. 10th: Service: Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event, 5:00-7:30pm ($5-pizza)
• Dec. 5th: Service: Santa Sprint to Target, 4:30pm-6:00pm (Dinner-6:00-6:30)
• Jan 23: Service: Ronald McDonald House, 4:40pm-6:00pm (Dinner-6:00-6:30)
• Feb 19: Lunch @ the Loop (TBD)
• March-April: Lenten Service Project: Soles for Souls shoe collection
• *Scholarship assistance is available for all programs.