MORNING WATCH during LENT

MORNING WATCH
7:00 to 7:30 am on Tuesday mornings during Lent
Dates are February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3

RENEW your prayer life

REFRESH your spirit

RECONNECT with God

Give yourself a gift of thirty minutes peace before you begin the work or school day. Come to MORNING WATCH if you want to learn more about different types of prayer. Come if you want to lay your burdens down. Come if you need some silent space to reflect. God will be present to renew and refresh your spirit.

MORNING WATCH is open to adults and high school students in the community. We will meet at the Hill Church for the convenience of WA Students. Come to one session or come to all.

MARCH 2012 EVENTS

SUNDAY, MARCH 4
NYE INFO SESSION
11:30 to 12:30 at East Woodstock
This meeting is for all youth who plan to attend the National Youth Event at Purdue. Parents should attend as well. We will collect forms, review our fundraising plans, and outline the travel arrangements. If you have not yet registered, we still have room!

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM MEET
For youth in grades 7-12
“Dive In” to service with this Giv2 event at Windham High School. No, we won’t actually be swimming, but you can help a special athlete have a great competitive experience! All Volunteers must preregister so contact Andy Perry for details. Meet at the East Woodstock Church at 7:30 am. We should return by 4:30 PM. Lunch is provided.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18
EGGsellent EGG Factory
6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Hill Church
Join us for our kitchen meeting tonight! We will sift, stir, and shake to make our delicious Coconut Easter Eggs. This project requires LOTS of help. We will also schedule some after school work sessions so check our facebook page for details.

SUNDAY, March 25
BREAKFAST CLUB
For youth in grades 8-12
10:00 am at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH. Join us for conversation over a cup of hot cocoa. We will meet in Fellowship Hall when the children leave for church school.

February 2012 Events

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
SOUPER BOWL of CARING
It’s easy! Just bring $1 and come to your home church for morning worship. We need a few folks to help with our announcement and collection. Call Ginny Viteri at (860) 974-3059 if you can help out. This effort will support the Daily Bread Food Pantry which serves the hungry in Northeastern CT. Our efforts make a difference! Youth Group has collected close to $6000 in the last 10 years.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CROSSROADS MEETING
7 to 8:30 at the HILL CHURCH-- Gather in the kitchen (note the location!) for snacks and a game. We’ll also preview our next NYE fundraiser.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
BREAKFAST CLUB
For youth in grades 9-12
9:45 am at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH. Come a little early to serve as greeters before the service. Then join us for conversation over a cup of hot cocoa. We will meet in Fellowship Hall when the children leave for church school.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
ITALIAN DINNER
5:30 TO 7:00 PM at the HILL CHURCH. Invite your family and neighbors for a delicious meal. We need everyone to help to make this a success. Get creative and make up a raffle basket, sell tickets, set up tables, decorate, prep food, serve, or clean up. [FYI—SYG workers get a free meal and Yes, you can ask a friend to work with you!] Money raised will help cover the 2012 church budget.

January 2012 Events

Sunday, January 8
STAR OF WONDER!
For all ages! Come to worship at the East Woodstock Church at 10:00 am this morning and celebrate Epiphany by picking up your star gift.

Monday, January 16
DAY OF INTERFAITH SERVICE
Celebrate the MLK Holiday with a “day on, not a day off” as we gather at Brandeis University with 300 youth from the Boston area.www.coopmet.org
Register online asap to reserve your spot because space is limited.
We will at East Woodstock at 12 noon to carpool and should return by 9 PM.
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sunday, January 22
CROSSROADS MEETING
7 to 8:30 PM at the East Woodstock Church
Chill/relax/hang out after exams are OVER!

Sunday, January 29
BREAKFAST CLUB
For youth in grades 8-12
Join us for conversation and some breakfast snacks at the East Woodstock church this morning. Come at 10:00 and we’ll gather when the children leave for church school.

DECEMBER 2011 EVENTS

SUNDAY, DEC. 4
Giv2 NORTHEAST—SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER
For Youth in grades 7-12
Meet at the HILL CHURCH at 12 noon to carpool to Canterbury. We’re visiting the Creamery Brook Retirement village and pierce Baptist Home. Join us for some decorating, caroling, and a chance to visit with seniors.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10
SANTA’S SITTING SERVICE
For youth in grades 7-12
9:00 am to 3:00 PM at the East Woodstock Church.
Help with child care so parents can tend to holiday preparations. You can sign up to assist with, baking, crafts, outdoor play, board games, or story time. Proceeds will go toward our National Youth Event trip in July.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18
BREAKFAST CLUB
For youth in grades 8-12
10:00 am at the East Woodstock Church
Gather in the chapel when the children leave for church school. We’ll have some conversation and share some breakfast goodies.


COMING UP IN JANUARY 2012:

TAWFG* Retreat at Silver Lake on Jan 6-8
Meet with Rev. DaVita McCallister and other youth who are *THINKING About Working For God!

Celebrate the ML King Holiday with a Day of Service in Boston on January 16

November Events

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
CROSSROADS
7 to 8:30 PM at the EAST WOODSTOCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
For youth in grades 9-12 and friends.
Youth group meeting on the first + third Sundays of the month.
Snacks + conversation
Games + Fun

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
SENIOR CAFÉ
11:30 to 1 at East Woodstock.
It’s a holiday so come and help us serve a meal to senior citizens in our community!
There are lots of ways to help:
-Food Prep on Thursday from 2-5
-Bake cookies or cupcakes for dessert
-Serve on Friday (arrive at 10:30. Wear black & white)
-Clean up from 12:30 to 2:30.
All workers get a free meal. Invite a friend to work with you.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
CROSSROADS
7 to 8:30 PM
EAST WOODSTOCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
BREAKFAST CLUB
10:00 am at EAST WOODSTOCK CHURCH.
Join us for conversation over a cup of hot cocoa. We will meet in Fellowship Hall when the children leave for church school.

OCTOBER 2011 EVENTS

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.

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.