NIGHTWATCH TRIP FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
New York City
Friday through Sunday, November 11-13

Our weekend retreat will be chance to discover a beautiful cathedral and its many ministries. This church is so big that it has two basketball courts in its basement! (Yes, there will be time for some pick up games) The Friday night program features a candlelight meditation and a communion service at midnight. We will go sightseeing in the city before returning to the Cathedral for the “Late Nightwatch” on Saturday night. We will attend Sunday morning worship at Riverside Church, a dynamic urban church with a multi-racial congregation. The group will return to Woodstock by 5PM on November 13. Leaders for the trip are Jamie Harrison, Debby Kirk, and Jim Nowak.

• Cost is $85 per person. Scholarship money is available.
• Breakfast food will be provided.
• You will need ~$40 to cover expenses for two dinners and two lunches.
• Packing list and itinerary will be sent after you register.
• Parents and interested adults are welcome to join us.

Questions??? Contact Debby Kirk at church (928-3215) or email ddkirk@snet.net.

LOAVES AND FISHES POTLUCK DINNER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
5:30 TO 7:00 PM at the HILL CHURCH

We did this last year and it was a great evening! Bring a parent, grandparent, or adult friend tonight. This is a dinner meeting, so fix a yummy potluck dish to share. We’ll provide plates, cups, and beverages.

MEET THE NEW YOUTH COUNCIL

The 2005-06 Youth Council met on December 4 and began to make plans for 2006 Youth Group events. Congratulations to these members of our leadership team. If you want to know what's coming up in Youth Group, if you have suggestions, or if you have prayer concerns, speak to one of these students.

EAST WOODSTOCK
Sam Blodgett 08
Noah Goodrich 07
Liz Lessig 06
Trevor May 08
Jessica Parker 08
Carilee Spalding 08

HILL CHURCH
Chelsea Ambrozaitis 06
PJ Ambrozaitis 08
Matt Cimochowski 07
Caitlin Child 08
Avery Danyliw 08
Bobby Donahue 06
Emily Kimball 08
Jesse Knust 07

YOUTH WORSHIP SERVICE

YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
10:00 am at East Woodstock Congregational Church
(we alternate between EastWoodstock and the Hill each year)

Join us for a celebration of music, prayers, and faith stories.
Note: Youth Group members who are leading worship need to be at the church at 9:00 am