What's the Buzz: An Update from Brynna

 Hello Families!

Where has the summer gone? I feel like we were just taking our last day of school pictures with our kiddo, and now we are talking about back to school shopping! Anyone else feel like this summer has been a whirlwind?

Speaking of whirlwinds, RMT's (re.spire Musical Theater) annual summer camp is starting oh so soon! It's truly my favourite time of the year. This year's performance will be "Peter Pan: A Musical", and all are welcome to join the campers in the sanctuary of Stoney Creek United Church at 7 p.m. on Friday August 22nd. There is a free will offering to support ongoing children's ministries and next year's camp. See you there!

As for our regular Sunday morning programming, we are meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside room at Stoney Creek United Church for Sunday School. It will continue through the rest of summer, and into the fall.

On Sunday, September 14th at 11 a.m. we will be meeting at Battlefield Park for our annual church picnic! I have some super fun games for the kids and it's sure to be a blast!

Peace & Joy,

Brynna 

 Stoney Creek United has undergone a change - like so much of the Christian world. We are moving away from the outdated Sunday morning only programming, and towards non-Sunday events! Why? Well, mostly because we recognize that on a Sunday morning, you're tired, the kids are tied, and a chill day at home sounds PERFECT! Or you're running out the door for hockey, dance, guides, soccer, swim lessons, cheer, scouts, cadets - the list goes on and on and on. Sundays just don't work - but a weekday evening or a Saturday afternoon might! We hear you, we see you, and we listen to you. 

 So how do we show we have changed how our children and youth ministries work? By giving it a new name, of course! Introducing re.spire a children and youth ministry breathing new life into our community through various programming opportunities.  

Stoney Creek United and re.spire aim to provide more options for spiritual growth. Letting you "play, breathe, repeat" while your little enjoys some wholesome fun. re.spire Children's Ministries actively practices what we preach in our traditional Sunday School programming: radical kindness, overwhelming love, and unending inclusivity within and around our community. We provide free events to all children and youth - no matter their beliefs, background, socio-economic standing, orientation, or religion. Everyone is welcome, and everyone is loved. This is how we at re.spire and Stoney Creek United live our Mission Statement: Discovering and Sharing God's Love for All This means all children - no matter what - are welcome at any and all events  by re.spire Children's Ministries.
Sunday morning programming is still provided in the Fireside Room beginning at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday morning at Stoney Creek United (click the menu button "SUNDAY" for exceptions, when we are at sister locations). All children are welcome to join!