ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SERIES 2020
The Power of Music in the Midst of Difficult Times
As we approach the season of carols this year, we wonder…
will we be able to light our candles and sing our “Silent Nights?”
But what if... instead of turning away from this moment in sorrow, we embrace it and turn our attention toward the stories of the indelible human spirit that has always been accompanied by the power of music to illuminate the dark night? What if we found other ways–unforgettable ways– to fill the void left by our loss? To "fill the night with music and light?" What if we gain more insight about the significance of the birth of Jesus, the life that was the "light" for the people?
Watch the movies together as a family.
Zoom - Youth only
Click HERE to email Jeanne for Zoom link
Topic: Wk 1- DEFIANT REQUIEM (available on Amazon Prime Video)
Time: Nov 29, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Sun, until Dec 20, 2020, 4 occurrence(s)
Nov 29, 2020 07:00 PM
Dec 6, 2020 07:00 PM
Dec 13, 2020 07:00 PM
Dec 20, 2020 07:00 PM |
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In this newsletter:
*Advent Movie Series - see above
*Instagram - the_tipping_point128
*Confirmation Schedule - November 22 and December 6 on ZOOM
*Opportunities to Use Your Gift in the World-
1. Children's Christmas Bazaar Re-imagined
2. Peace Jam Zoom Meetings
3. Cass Christmas Store 2020 Re-imagined (Deliver to Church no later than Dec 1)
4. Justice For Our Neighbors - Christmas Cards Immigrants and Non Immigrants |
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DATES TO REMEMBER-
November 22 - Confirmation 6:30 p.m. Click HERE to email Jeanne for Zoom invite
This year is the second half of our Confirmation program, Confirm Not Conform.
All current eighth graders will begin their Confirmation journey in the Fall of 2021.
November 29 - Advent Movie Discussion
February 20/21, 2021
2021 will mark the 30th year of the 30 Hour Famine. Thanks for your part in feeding families both here and around the world! |
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Instagram -
the_tipping_point128
Since we can't meet in person, each weekday I'll share your thoughts in images and the experiences of college students. I'll share stories in the Bible and where I see it in everyday life. This is a site exclusively for CFUMC parents, youth, and mentors to check-in for hope, a little laughter, and for the reminder that you are not alone in this life.
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Confirmation - Part Two
CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE 2020-2021
Click HERE to email Jeanne Franks for Zoom invite.
Topic: Confirmation
Time: Nov 22, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
November 22 Share your verse/passage
December 6 Session 13
January 10 Session 14
January 24 Session 15
February 7 Session 16
February 21 Session 17
March 7 Session 18
March 21 Session 19
March 28 Session 20
High Ropes at TreeRunner in the Spring/Summer of 2021
Meeting time and locations
6:30 – 8 pm
LL Conference room – Edie Wiarda and Rachel Krugh
Room 207 – Vaughn and Joanne Mills
Room 216 – Mark Peterson and Jeff Melvin
CE Lobby – Jody Croskey and Misty Noble
Grams Hall – Bill Doyle and Mike Vanderspool |
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The Bible is filled with stories of every day people loved, broken, and redeemed. Many of today's stories are told through film and we'll explore both positive and not so positive examples.
6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
ON HOLD
- Black Panther
- The Greatest Showman
- The Hate U Give
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text will continue as well. |
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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR RE-IMAGINED
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeaa229-youth
New Safety Protocols: rooms will be cleaned often, shoppers will be hand sanitizing/wearing gloves, most importantly we will be limiting the number of people in the building. Masks of course will be worn.
Because of our new cleaning protocols, we will be raising the age of shoppers to 5 years old and raising the age of buddies to 9th grade unless you are an experienced buddy.
There are only 6-8 positions per day.
Sign up early and often |
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Educate. Inspire. Act. : A Conversation Series
Description
PeaceJam's founders said, "We are convinced that average, ordinary people can tackle the toughest issues facing humanity." Join us for this conversation series as we learn together and put that into action.
The series will provide information about each topic, lift up stories from Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, and allow you to engage with peers on PeaceJam's Global Action areas. You'll leave with a challenge to take some steps, both internally and externally, that will make changing the world feel achievable.
Please join us for this free event on each third Thursday from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST / 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST through Zoom. *This event is aimed at high school and college-aged students*
For more information, please contact Cory Matkovich, interim Director of Great Lakes PeaceJam at greatlakes@peacejam.org for a Zoom invite.
Session Topic Schedule:
- 19 NOV 2020: Conflict Resolution
- 17 DEC 2020: Investing in Human Security, Education, and Community
- 21 JAN 2021: Social Justice and Human Rights for All
- 18 FEB 2021: Ending Racism and Hate
- 18 MAR 2021: Advancing Women and Children, and their Role as Leaders
- 15 APR 2021: Protecting and Restoring Earth's Environment
- 17 JUN 2021: Equal Access to Clean Water and Other Natural Resources
- 15 JUL 2021: Global Health and Wellness
- 19 AUG 2021: Alleviating Extreme Poverty
- 16 SEP 2021: Non-Proliferation and Disarmament |
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