Tiny retreat, Tassels and Important Deadlines

The Bridge Mini- Retreat

This upcoming Friday night we will be having a mini retreat for the Bridge group.  The idea here is that this will allow those kids in the 5th and 6th grade to be acclimated to the UY as they prepare to transition into the youth group in the next few months and year to come.  The UY leadership team has been in the process of planning this over night retreat but the entire youth group is invited to join us.  We will be gathering at Zidon Avisha at 4:00pm this upcoming Friday, April 3rd and the retreat will end at 2:00pm on Saturday.  There is no cost to attend but we do ask that your teen bring some sort of snack to throw into the snack buffet. Transportation will be the responsibility of those coming (Zidon Avisha is local at 11495 Malone Creek Rd, Elrod, AL). All they will need to bring is bedding, toiletries, and a change of clothes.  As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  

Graduation Celebration Sunday

This year we will be celebrating our graduating seniors a bit earlier than usual.  On Sunday, April 12th there will be combined classes between our two services where we will recognize both the high school and college graduates.  Following second service, just our UY families will be gathering to have lunch together in the UCM room. We hope you can make it.

Summer Sign-ups

Well summer is upon us and I for one am beyond excited to get things rolling.  There are a couple of things that you need to go ahead and sign-up for if your teen is planning on attending.  

Knoxville Work Camp - May 31- June 4

Click the link below to register your teen and by below I mean under all this other info:

Sign up before April 19 = $50

Sign up after April 19 but before May 3 = $60

Absolute deadline is May 3

You can give checks to me, payable to UCC.

Online Registration HERE

IMPACT

Junior IMPACT - June 19-22 - Full Cost $155

Senior IMPACT - June 22-27 - Full Cost $215

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS APRIL 17th

Submit application (printable application HERE) and a $25 deposit to me by April 17th.  Or go ahead and pay in full if you're feeling crazy.  

Deadline for Spring Retreat

I have to submit final numbers to Winshape wilderness on Monday which means THIS SUNDAY is the deadline to sign-up for our spring retreat.  You can sign your teen up HERE if you have not already done so.  The cost is $80.  I will be out of town in Sneedville this Sunday so if you want you can just leave your payment in my box just outside the main office.  

Next Wednesday Night

Technically there are no church meetings next Wednesday night because of spring break. However, for those teens who are in town, we are going to plan to get together to just hang out. TBA on exactly what that will entail.  

Reiterations

Wednesday Time Change
As you may be aware, the church as a whole is changing the meeting time on Wednesday nights to 6:00pm and just to be clear, UY will make that change as well. 

Sneedville Mission
Deadline for sign-up is the Sunday March 8.  Again, cost is $40 and they can sign up by submitting those funds.

Spring Retreat
Sign up  is HERE.  Deadline is March 15.

Hang out and Sign up

Hang Night - This Saturday

This coming Saturday night is our monthly hang night.  We will meet at the building at 6:00pm and then go bowling.  The special they are running is $12 for two hours of bowling… this includes shoes.  They’ll need to eat before they come or bring something with them.  We will be back at the building and have wrapped things up by 9:00pm.

Sneedville Mission Trip - March 13-17

As previously explained we will be taking a group to Sneedville, TN to work with several families there.  After being there this past weekend I am really excited about this opportunity to simply pour into the lives of the people there.  The cost will be $40 which will help cover food (9 meals) and gas.  Deadline to sign up will be March 8.  The process for signing up is to place $40 in my hand.  

Spring Retreat - April 17-19

I know this is still a ways off but then ropes course program we will be participating in requires us to have in final numbers and paperwork one month in advance.  So, that means the deadline to sign up will be on Sunday, March 15.  The cost for the weekend will be $80 and you will need to click HERE to sign your teen up.  

Worship, Football, Mission

The Living Room

We will be gathering this Sunday night at 6:00pm in the CVA for a time of Worship and reflection together. I hope you and your family can be there.

Super Bowl Sunday - February 1st

This year we will be fellowshipping over football at the Ramsey home (12530 Lakewood Hills Drive, Northport, AL 35475). Bring your favorite finger food along and we shall commence to watch our last dose of football and eating too much.  Kick-off is at 5:30.

Spring Break Mission Trip - March 13-17

In an effort to start a domestic mission point we will be taking a group to Sneedville, TN to serve and love the people of that community.  Sneedville is located in an extremely poverty stricken area with people living in conditions that you would not expect to find in the United States.  God has been doing some powerful things there through an organization called Run4water over the past several years.  We will be partnering with them to take on projects and help families in need. More precise details to come but I do hope your teen will make plans to be able to join us as we begin our efforts there. 

Upcoming Dates

Hello Parents,

I just have a couple of things I wanted to go ahead and throw out there.  First, just a reminder that the calendar (click HERE) is always available for you calendar people.  

Wednesday Nights

We will continue meeting on Wednesday nights at 6:30.

Ephesians 4 Initiative

I have been highly encouraged so far from the response and zeal your teens have given towards this approach we are taking.  We are going to try and kick it up a level this semester with several opportunities coming our way.  It seems that the best time for these meetings to take place are Wednesdays before our weekly gatherings.  Again, you can check the calendar for the schedules of these meetings.  Next week will be the first of the semester.

Hang Nights

Through out the semester we are going to get together on an occasional Saturday night to just simply hang out.  Could be a movie, game night, or a trip to Birmingham.  This Saturday, January 10th, will be our first hang night of the semester.  For this one we will simply get together here at the building and play some games.  It will be from 6:00pm-9:00pm, Food provided.  

Spring Retreat - April 17-19

We are headed to Berry College in Rome, GA to take part in the Winshape Wilderness program.  This is a low and high element ropes course.  I have been there on several occasions and can testify that this is a top notch program.   Ill be in touch with more details as the dates approach 

Christmas time + Party time = Christmas Party time!!

Alrighty, our Christmas party is rapidly approaching so here are the details.  

1. It will start at 6:00pm and end at 9:00pm this Saturday night.

2. Location: Jacob and Lindsey Young’s home at 5090 Easton Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

3. We are going to continue what we started last year and decorate the “not as naked as last year but still rather naked” UY Christmas tree.  Basically everyone needs to bring a homemade ornament. There are no real guidelines other than to make an ornament with their creativity and put their name and the year on it somewhere.  They will be judged and the winner will receive a stellar prize.

4. We are asking that everyone bring some sort of finger food with them.  Drinks and Desserts will be provided.  

5. Lastly, we will be having a variation of a gift exchange so everyone needs to bring a gift with them. NO MONEY MUST BE SPENT ON THIER GIFT!! It can either be something they already have that they dont mind giving away or something they made.  Try and attempt to make it something someone else would at least slightly want to have.  

Ok I think that covers it.  I know that’s a lot of homework for a party but it should be a good evening together.  If you have any questions at all, feel free ask.