Learning Center This Week

Next Spiritual Nature Walk: The “UCC Explorer” will set sail on Sunday, June 27 at 1 PM on the church grounds to discover the many plants of our Bible Garden. Prior to that date, please view the short video, “Life aboard HMS Endeavor with James Cook”. Linda Ludvick will be leading this unique botanical adventure. All those coming aboard, please email Patty Berry to sign up.

Vespers, Family Fun Nights, and Nature Walks will be offered once a month throughout the summer. Save the dates:

July

August

More Summer Faith and Fellowship Happenings:

Take Jesus with you this Summer. The young and young at heart are invited to participate in this summer fun activity. Similar to Flat Stanley, you will take Flat Jesus with you on vacation. Snap a picture of your Flat Jesus, and email pictures to Patty Berry. Share on Facebook using #UCCFlatJesus. By the end of the summer we will hope to have a collection of all the places Jesus has been this summer. CLICK HERE for the PDF or pick one up at church. Color at home – crayons or colored pencils work best. We encourage you to laminate your Flat Jesus. No access to a laminator? No problem! Put your name on the back of your colored Flat Jesus, and drop off at church. We will laminate your Flat Jesus for you. Thank you to Dale Noelte for designing our very own UCC Flat Jesus.

Exciting Opportunity!!! One Day Camp Experience for Youth 3^rd – 8^th Grade

Tuesday, June 29from 8 AM – 8 PM at Camp Irons Homestead (last hour is family campfire with smores). This unique day is made possible through a collaboration with Seekonk Congregational Church and other area churches. Cost is $30 per youth! Sibling discounts and Scholarships available. Irons Homestead is an AWESOME place to see God! Swimming, trails, Labyrinth, games, crafts, faith building, snacks and drinks, supper provided, camper brings lunch, family end of the day campfire 7 PM. Email Patty with questions or to register. Location: 688 Snake Hill Road, Glocester RI. Sign up by June 18.

Community Sunday – Year End Celebration – We Are Family

Notes from our Patty’s talk on Community Sunday

This has been quite a year- a year of re-imagining, rediscovering and remembering: What it means to be a church? What it means to be a church family? What is Christian Education? Faith Formation? Sunday School? And we are still answering these questions.

We have a special slide show for you that captures the essence of our church family, how we have adapted with creativity, innovation, exploration while holding onto our Christian traditions. Throughout the year, many digital photos were taken and collected and are now stored in a shared google album. Rob Perry pulled some of the photos from the album and created a video for us; presenting a snapshot of our year together.

Click HERE for the rest of Patty’s note.

Nursery News For Our Littlest Ones

We are thrilled both Becky Peckham and Ashley Barker will be returning to our church nursery this Fall. They are so excited to reconnect with our youngest UCC friends and welcome new ones on Sunday mornings. We are looking forward to offering this wonderful ministry again soon as we move through the church re-gathering phases.