Student Ministries Coordinator

Student & Family Ministries

GRETE HANSEN, STUDENT AND FAMILY MINISTRIES COORDINATOR & DIANE OLSON, ELDER

Oh 2021…another year of learning to adapt, adjust, and test the limits of our resiliency. We once again found ourselves worshiping together through Zoom and when the weather permitted, out in the courtyard. We quickly learned (and are still learning) how to create a service that is accessible and meaningful for both our in person and online members. Here are a few of the highlights from our Children and Family Ministry:

In February, we still held our Souper Bowl Sunday fundraiser and raised over $600 for Una Vida, a local organization that helps feed families in our community.

In April, we were all able to have our Easter service in the church courtyard and the annual Egg Hunt actually took place in person!

We enjoyed learning about what our kids have been up to. Timmy has been doing a great job on his travel soccer team. Lorelei and Kayleigh love their teachers and getting to see their cousins who live in Southern California. Savannah and I got to share some one-on-one time creating starflakes during Advent. And Lucy and Sophie have been spending several days a week together as they both now compete for Redwood Empire Gymnastics!

A highlight from 2021 was the return to in person worship in our beloved Sanctuary and the opportunity to restart Godly Play with our Sunday School children. The Fireside Room is the perfect, cozy spot for our worship time.

2021 ended with a beautiful Christmas Eve service in the Sanctuary.

We have no way of knowing what the future holds for us but we can continue to love and support one another as a church family throughout 2022 and beyond. I continue to be thankful for each and every one of you.