Did you know that data is showing that it’s typically unvaccinated adults that are spreading COVID-19 to kids? That makes me really like vaccines! And still, I’m super thankful that children 5+ now eligible. That’s why a new qualification for volunteering in RE is to be vaccinated. Volunteer teams of about four adults per group, with additional volunteers to serve as RE hosts are running our RE Outdoors programs, a small group with biweekly offerings from 12-1:30pm. We continue to use the old playground, garden, and North Room Patio for fun and are looking for folx interested in helping out with this program. If you love our campus, then this is for you!
We are actively seeking qualified volunteers for our elementary and youth OWL programs. We are also seeking three volunteers to serve the older elementary age class.
We’ve got the Winter Pageant coming up quickly on December 12. The kids will **fingers crossed** perform live from the Sanctuary chancel that Sunday morning (signups available: [email protected]). We’ve checked in with retired family medical physician, congregant Paul Buehrens, and will follow his guidelines for safety. We’ve let the Lay Pastoral Ministry folx know that we’ll be in there as well (they’re hosting some live for worship inside the Sanctuary…what a creative way to include this small group!). So, stay tuned for the show. We hope it’s a good one.
And, after one year of work, the Children and Youth RE Core Team is being reformulated. This team helps connect with volunteers, visitors, and families in service of the congregations’ mission. I have two awesome volunteers lined up, and I have a two spaces available that I am actively seeking to fill.