November Update
Photos were taken at the 2019 Halloween Festival.
Upcoming Events for
Middle and High School Youth

Join us at our Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) this Fall!
EYC stands for Episcopal Youth Community. Our middle school community embraces youth who are in 6th through 8th grade and our high school community embraces youth who are in the 9 th  through 12 th  grade. Our mission is to welcome and provide a community that offers opportunities for our youth to engage with others, work with others, and grow in their faith with others through fun and fellowship. Cost is $5/week or $60 for the semester. Payment is taken at the door on Sunday evening via cash or check (please write check Attn: Christ Church).   Questions? Contact  Hannah Flack .
 
Fall 2019 EYC Schedule
November 17 : Normal EYC Schedule
November 24 : No EYC, Happening #82
December 1 : EYC: Advent Labyrinth, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
December 8 : ServeUS partnering with Sterling Community Center Christmas Dinner & Games
December 15 : Youth Christmas Caroling with Senior Adults
January 3 : ServeUS with Meals on Wheels 
January 12 : EYC resumes for 2020
January 19 : No EYC
January 26 : EYC
 
Sunday morning formation: Fall 2019
Sunday school meets from 9:30 AM- 10:15 AM in the All Saints Center.
Join us at 9:15 AM for doughnuts and bagels prior to classes starting in Room 100
6 – 8th Grade Sunday School: Room 209
9 – 12th Grade Sunday School: Room 204
10-12 Grade: Faith Foundations (Confirmation): Room 100

November

The Great Thanksgiving: Christ Church Annual Meeting
Sunday, November 17, following 10:30 AM services, All Saints Center
We invite you to join us for the Annual Meeting and a great lunch celebrating our blessings as a Parish and a community. We will receive our annual message and share in a meal together celebrating the many ministries of Christ Church. Infants through 2 years old, free; Children under 10, $5; Adults $10 (with a family max for immediate family of $30). Register by November 14 .

December

EYC Advent: Come Walk the Labyrinth
5:00 - 6:30 PM, All Saints Center, Room 100
Christ Church has recently purchased a canvas labyrinth. Used for thousands of years, labyrinths are present in almost every religious tradition and culture. Labyrinths have been a part of the Christian experience from as early as the 4th century. In the 12th century, they became prominent in the great cathedrals of Europe. Medieval Christians walked labyrinths as an alternative to taking a hazardous pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Recently, Christians have enjoyed a renewed interest in labyrinths as modern "pilgrims" on their own spiritual journeys. The labyrinth has again become a spiritual tool to encourage prayer, contemplation, meditation, and spiritual growth. 
We are so excited to have the opportunity to be led through the labyrinth by Cynthia Fore. We invite you to join us for this evening of experiential prayer. Please check out the schedule below:
5:00 PM-5:15 PM- Youth gather in ASC/ Opening Icebreaker
5:15 PM-5:55 PM- Labyrinth in Room 100
6:00 PM- 6:30 PM- Dinner in ASC
 
Youth ServeUS (rising 4th - 12th graders): Sunday, December 8, 4:30-7:00 PM, Sterling Community Center, 113 Minus St, Greenville
Join us on from 4:30 - 7:00 PM. Youth participating in ServeUS will be leading FUN and CREATIVE Christmas stations for the children and youth of the Sterling Community as well as sharing dinner together with community members. Questions? Contact Hannah Flack .
 
Youth Christmas Caroling: Sunday, December 15, 3:00- 5:30 PM, Christ Church
Youth! We are going caroling! We will meet at the church before loading the buses and going caroling to the Senior Adults at Christ Church. After, we invite youth to attend the Parish Christmas Dinner beginning at 6:00 PM.
RSVP by Sunday, December, 1 to Lizzy Melton .
 
January

Meals on Wheels outreach event: Friday, January 3, 9:00 AM - 12 noon
Christ Church
Meals on Wheels of Greenville relies on a strong network of volunteers to deliver so much more than a meal to every homebound citizen in our community. Come join our team to assist with this incredible organization! RSVP by Thursday, December 19 to Hannah .
Upcoming Events for Middle School Youth

Middle School Ski Retreat: January 17-19, 2020
Calling all Middle schoolers! Our Middle school ski retreat registration is live! We invite all 6 th  -8 th  graders to join us for an awesome weekend retreat in the mountains of North Carolina. We will spend time worshipping, enjoying fellowship with one another, and of course we will be going skiing. Last year we filled all of our youth spots so register quickly to reserve your spot today! Register online:  https://secure.accessacs.com/access/eventlogin.aspx?id=CokD7lSm/4jHWRL5KO02fQ==&site=90111&ReturnUrl=events%2fwz_people.aspx&ChurchID=1614&EventID=174325&sn=90111
  Registration deadline: Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Upcoming Events for High School Youth
 
High School Diocesan, “Converge” Overnight event
Saturday, December 14, 5:00 PM -Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
Join us on Saturday, December 14 - Sunday, December 15 for an awesome overnight retreat at with the theme, “be patient and stand firm,” James 5:8.  Register online by Monday, December 2.  Register via the Diocesan webpage:  www.edusc.org , Contact  Hannah .


Save the Date
 
Retreats
January 17 - 19:  Middle School Ski Retreat, North Carolina
February 7 - 9:  High School Diocesan Retreat “SMASH,” Camp St. Christopher
March   27 - 29:  Diocesan Middle School Retreat at Camp Gravatt, Aiken, SC
April 25 - 26:  Diocesan 5 th  Grade Bridge Retreat at Camp Gravatt, Aiken, SC
 
Extra-Curricular Activities
Does your youth participate in any extra-curricular activities? We would love to come and support them! Please email  Hannah Flack  the dates, times, and locations of any activities this summer. Let's cheer on our youth!
 
College Students
Heading Back to College? Starting your Career?
We Need Your Mailing Address and Email Address!
Let's stay in touch! College aged parishioners, please send let us know your most current address and email by filling out this short form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VJKCohIWmKtTZ9JYlNYYosZqfrx_sYx2F0e962ZCzUY/viewform?ts=5d52ba35&edit_requested=true  or contacting Sherri Allred at  sallred@ccgsc.org . Even if you have the same address as last year, send us your address and email to receive College Ministry updates and care packages! Parents: Your help is appreciated! Help your students stay connected to Christ Church while they are away!
 


Parent Information

Can you help with Sunday School breakfast this fall?  
We are looking forward to resuming our weekly Sunday school classes for our youth on Sunday, September 9. We are looking for volunteers to help provide breakfast (bagels, doughnuts, or other simple breakfast items) for our middle and high school youth from 9:15 - 9:30 AM in the All Saints Center.
Questions? Contact  Hannah Flack .
 
Can you help with Youth group meals this fall?
We are looking forward to resuming our weekly youth group Sunday evening programming for our youth on Sunday, September 8th. We are looking for volunteers to help provide dinner for middle and high school youth on Sunday nights for EYC. Youth enjoy dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 PM in Room 100 in the All Saints Center. We are looking for helpers to assist with set-up and clean up, picking up a catering order or bringing in desserts. Contact  Hannah Flack  with any questions. 
 
 
Resources
Check out these wonderful online resources for you and your family!


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Meet Lizzy Melton our new Youth Intern!
My name is Lizzy Melton and I am so excited to be serving as the new Youth Intern! I am a Senior Health Science and Spanish Major at Furman University and a Greenville Native. Christ Church has been like a second home to me over the years, and I am so thrilled to onboard as a staff member. When I was in high school, I was a part of the Student Leadership Team, where I met some of my best friends, learned about ministering to others and made some of my fondest memories. I am excited to share my experience with the current youth by helping them grow in their faith and equipping them to minster to others. Some fun facts about me: I love Diet Coke, Clemson Football, Fall, Swimming, Taylors Swift and Grey’s Anatomy.
Director of Youth Ministry
Christ Church Episcopal
Office: 864.672.4157
Youth Intern
Christ Church Episcopal
Office: 864.672.4153