What's the Buzz: An Update from Brynna

Hello, re.spire families!

We are nearing the end of winter - the days are getting longer and I woke up the other day to the glorious sound of singing birds! With the new season around the corner, we have also started a new season in the church: Lent.

Lent is observed as the 40 days leading up Easter. It's a time of fasting, prayer, and giving. Some find it tricky to help their kids understand what that might look like, or keeping on top of one singular item to "give up". My kiddo and I decided to do something a little different this year, and have chosen to have a daily fast or focus. We choose one thing to either fast or focus on for the day. A couple examples have been: choosing to focus on saying please and thank-you more, or giving up impatience for the day. This helps remind us of the little things throughout one day that we have control over, and feels more manageable for my 9 year old. We also have taken more time to pray together and look at scripture. Lent helps us build our relationship with God through intentional thought and actions. I've also seen a lot of crafts and simple activities for all ages on my newsfeed over the past week or so about Lent which have piqued my interest too! Check out the re.spire facebook page for ideas and activities to try at home!

Sunday was Lent One, and we put away the Hallelujah for the season. Special thanks to my friends who helped me decorate the homemade wrapping paper and seal up the box! Stop by on a Sunday morning at 9:30 to see it in the sanctuary. But make sure to join us on Easter Sunday to see what happens!

Stay up to date with events and information through this page or on social media. 

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 We are moving away from the outdated Sunday morning only programming, and towards non-Sunday events!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

   "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!"