What's the Buzz: An Update from Brynna

Happy New Year! 

I hope that 2025 brought you joy, love, and peace! Well, maybe not so much peace if you have kiddos! In all the chaos of the Christmas season, it's difficult to slow down and take a breath. I find it is getting easier to take those quiet moments for myself as my son grows up. He sleeps longer, and is content to play by himself which allows me to have a quiet moment to pause, breathe, and drink a hot coffee. My prayer is that you find moments to breathe in 2026; soak it all in. 

Re.spire was welcomed by the Voices in the Creek Choir, (made up of our own SCUC Choir, Faith United Choir, Cheyne Presbyterian Church members, and friends from all over the GHA) to perform in their annual Christmas concert. The eight kiddos who worked super hard on a wonderful pageant pulled off an amazing performance and I wanted to take a moment to congratulate them all! I am very proud of each of you!

What's next for re.spire? An excellent question! As we start the new year, I am pleased to announce that we have a line--up of events already booked and being planned. The first one is a family movie night! Join us on February 22nd for a potluck dinner followed by a family friendly movie!  

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 We are moving away from the outdated Sunday morning only programming, and towards non-Sunday events!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!

   "RMT Summer Program is excited to announce this year's production will be Hamlet! Registration is now open for children and youth from grade 3 and up! To register, simply scan the QR code on the poster. Spots are limited, so register for this amazing free musical theatre experience!"