Every year, Children's and Youth Ministries look forward to the privilege of giving Bibles to our 3rd and 8th graders. This year, they will receive their Bibles in the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, October 17.

Members and friends are also invited to bring their own Bibles from home this day to join in the celebration.

Parents of 3rd graders - please watch for an email requesting details about your child's name to be inscribed in their Bible.

First Pres families and friends are invited to Service Saturday and a Community Block Party on Saturday, October 16.

Join us as we decorate bookmarks for Liberation Library and stay for our community block party. Neighbors in the apartment buildings on our downtown block will also be invited for food, fun, and fellowship.

We'll have games and crafts, facepainting, and fun for all ages. When you get hungry, stop by the grill for a hot dog and enjoy some chips and drinks.

We hope to see you there!

Join us tonight for Family Night!

6:00-7:00 pm: Drop-in dinner for all ages

6:30-7:00 pm: Children's Choir

7:00-8:00 pm: Kids Connect, nursery care, Middle School Youth Group, adult education

What is Kids Connect?

Kids Connect is a time for kindergartners - 5th graders to come together to play, to create, to learn, and to enjoy time together. We play games in the gym, and do a variety of activities including art, science, and STEM in the classroom. All are welcome!

We were thrilled to welcome Laura Carlson to Sunday school on October 3 to talk about what faith means to her and how her trust in God helps her and her family manage all of life's ups and downs.

We loved all the pictures and the word search! Thank you, Laura!

Children's Ministries is hosting an Intergenerational Breakfast on Sunday, October 24 from 8:00-11:00 am in the parlor and narthex area.

Members and friends are encouraged to invite extended family to this church-wide event. A free-will offering supporting the PC(USA) Peace and Global Witness Offering will be collected.

Mark your calendars, invite your family, and plan to join us for this event!

We had such a "ghoul-d" time last year, Children's Ministries, Youth Ministries, and PDO are teaming up to bring you our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 30.

We're hoping to "creep" the tradition alive and "scare" up some volunteers to decorate their trunks and pass out candy to all the ghosts and goblins who float by! Click on the button to the left to email your interest.

If you would like to donate some "eerie-sistable" candy, click the button to the left.

"Witch" this space for more details soon!

TODAY - Family Night dinner and programming

Sunday, October 10 - Sunday School, 10:30 am, CE Wing

Wednesday, October 13 - Family Night dinner, 6:00 pm; Kids Connect 7:00-8:00 pm

October 16 - Service Saturday and Community Block Party

October 17 - Bible Sunday

October 24 - Intergenerational Breakfast

October 30 - Trunk or Treat