Weekly News from Youth and Children's Ministries
Interactive Nativity
Experience the Nativity in a new way with an immersive, 30-minute retelling of the Christmas story.
 
4 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19
Outdoor Sanctuary Courtyard.

The stage will be set with live animals and carolers, ready for you, the audience, to complete the cast of characters.
 
After the story has been told, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as you craft and create through the Nativity Marketplace and visit with the live animals.
 
Learn more and RSVP here. 
Advent has begun!
Look through these great resources that can help your family journey through this season of Advent!
Nursery - Grade 5
SUNDAY MORNINGS
Sunday Morning Live!
9:30 a.m. programming in the Wesley Center
Preschool
Hear a story called “A” is for Angel.
Learn about when God told us he would give us Jesus from Luke 1:26-33, 38 46-49.
  
Elementary
Drop off all kids Grades 1-5 in room 307 to learn about Elizabeth and Zechariah from Luke 1:5-25, 57-66 during Large Group and Small Group.
  
Children’s Moments
11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
 
Worship as a family with Activity Bags and a Children’s Moment from the Children’s Team. Ask a greeter for a Worship Guide Challenge Card – complete all 5 stars and get a prize!
 
Catch up on past Children’s Messages here. 
  
Nursery care for ages 6 weeks – 3 years available at both services.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Children’s Choir
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. in Knox Hall
 Contact Michael Dougherty. 
 
Hyde Park Kids
6:15 - 7:30 p.m. programing in the Wesley Center 
 Learn more here.

Adult volunteer spots available!
6:15 – 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays and/or 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. Sundays.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Dec. 12 – Christmas Cheer Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteers: Let us say “Thank you and Merry Christmas” with some cookies and cocoa.
Families: Show your appreciation by bringing in treats! Learn more and sign up here!
 
Dec. 15 – Happy Birthday Jesus party
Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday at the last Hyde Park Kids of 2021. RSVP to Kim.
Choir, Hyde Park Kids and Nursery care will resume Jan. 12. 

Dec. 19 – Interactive Nativity
4 and 6 p.m. Outdoor live Nativity Experience. Learn more and RSVP here.  
 
Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 – Sit-Together Sundays
Worship as a family at both 9:30 and 11 a.m. services. Nursery care available for ages 3 and under.
Grades 6 - 12
Merge Morning - Advent Week 2
"Jesus completes God's plan"

9:30-10:45 a.m. Sunday - Magnolia Building Second Floor
Donuts, games, small-group discussion and prayer. Plus! This Sunday, the Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans will be teaching about Holy Communion as part of her message with our students during Merge. All students are welcome to participate in receiving communion if they choose to.
Looking Ahead

  • Dec. 5 - Merge at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans teaching and sharing Holy Communion with our students.
  • Dec. 12 - 🎄Merge Christmas Party! 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning during our regular time. Bring a pair of wrapped, crazy socks for a gift exchange. Dress fun! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas, Christmas sweater or anything festive and come to join us to celebrate together.
  • Dec. 19 - 🌟Interactive Nativity // We need youth to help make this an incredible event! 4 service hours available from 3-7 p.m. // We will be running "marketplace" booths with activities for children. Want to help? Sign up here.
  • Dec. 26 - No Merge. Happy Christmas!
  • December - The Christmas party and Interactive Nativity events will take the place of our typical "Serving Second and Fun Fourth" weeks.
  • January - Stay tuned for information about Confirmation classes in 2022.
Youth - Want to volunteer with Music or Children?
 
Can you play a string instrument? You are especially needed right now! There are some new ways on Sundays and Wednesdays to volunteer. Click here to find out more about serving.