Retreat and Reminders

Fall Retreat - Oct 11-13

The Fall Retreat this year will be in Huntsville, AL at Vision Ministry Retreat.  Cost of the retreat will be $65.  Deadline to sign-up will be September 29. 

Sign-up registration HERE

Pay Online $65 (select UY in "fund" drop down menu) HERE

Wednesday Gatherings

The time we have together on Wednesday evenings is, in my opinion, the most productive, valuable and consistent chance we have to grow spiritually and relationally as a group.  I say that to say I really do hope your teen(s) can make Wednesdays together a part of their weekly rhythm.  We will kick the semester off this upcoming Wednesday, September 4, in the teen area at 6:00pm.

Family Group

Im really excited about how things are shaping up for UY Family Group.  If you didn’t have a chance to sign-up on Sunday and wanted to, just let me know and we will get you in on the communication loop.  Our First Family group will be Sunday, September 8.

Groups, Gathering and Grub

Family Groups

Group Link is this upcoming Sunday.  I just want to take a second to really encourage you to be a part of a family group somewhere.  This is such a vital part of growing the strength of your personal journey as well as strengthening our Church as a whole.  I won’t go on and on about it, but I will challenge you to put some serious thought into being a part of a group if you haven’t in the past.  

With that being said, this is how Family Groups are structured within UY.

• UY will have a Family Group that is made up of two components (sort of like 2 groups in one).  One side of it will be made up of teens, led by myself and one side of it will be made of parents, led by Andy and Glisa Boykin.  Twice a month we will gather together as one… entire families, to share a meal together in someone’s home and the other weeks we will gather separately, all at the building, to have a time of discussion.  
• Once the group is solidified a semester schedule will be put together so everyone knows what is happening each week and where we will be.
• If you have been in a different family group in the past and want to stay in that family group, then please do that! Again, the most important thing is that everyone finds a group to be a part of. 
• Family Groups begin Sunday, September 8.
• There will be tables available on Sunday to sign up.

Wednesday Nights Moving Forward

September 4 will mark the beginning of our Wednesday night gatherings for the semester.  This upcoming Wednesday night will be our last Family Meal of the summer.  Click HERE to sign up for that.  Pay online or at the door. 

Gatherings

Sunday Morning Class this week
All adult classes will be meeting together during Bible Class time this upcoming Sunday but the teens will meet as normal for their class in the teen room.

Sunday nights moving forward
We will not be meeting on Sunday nights for the remainder of August.  Stay tuned for details on Family Groups moving forward as they will fire up in September.

Wednesday nights moving forward
Teens will resume their Wednesday night gatherings starting in September as the fall semester begins.

Thanks, swim, yay, bye, later

A quick word about Camp and your kids

As many of you are aware, this past week we had the chance to get away for camp at Fall Creek Falls State Park.  I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you.  Thank you for raising kids that are respectful, compassionate, well behaved, and seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ.  It was a really awesome experience to watch how well they encourage each other and loved one another in so many ways.  One of my favorite things to do is to watch someone who hasn’t been around this group get the chance to interact with them.  They always observe that something is different in the way they love each other, selflessly serve, worship and just generally get along.  I attribute this to you because awesome parents raise awesome kids.  So, thank you for making my job extremely easy.  It is a true blessing to be able to watch them grow and experience God more and more.  If there were a most awesome youth group competition, we could enter this group and with out a doubt, win the gold medal…. That’s because of you… keep doing what you are doing and I will keep praying that God move and work within your families!

Lake Day/Wedding Celebration Party - Saturday, August 3

This upcoming Saturday we will have our last lake day with a wedding celebration for Hunter Holland (former 2 time intern) and Andrew Pate mixed in.  Lake day will start at the standard 1:00pm and the party for Hunter and Andrew will start at 4:00 with dinner being served around 5:30.  For those of you who are close to and know Hunter, if you would like to provide them with a gift, they are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Target.  We will be stepping up the food game for this last one and need your help to provide either a green bean casserole or a hash brown casserole in a 9 X 13 dish.  If you are willing to help provide that, you can click HERE to sign up.  Also, everyone will need to bring a case of drinks and all families are invited!

Intern’s Going Away Party - Sunday, August 4 - 6:00pm - Teen Room

Summer is closing out and its time to say farewell and thank you to our interns who have done an excellent job this summer.  All families are welcome and dinner will be provided.  To help know how much food to prepare for it would be helpful if you took just a second to respond HERE so we know how many to expect.  

Abide

The Abide that was scheduled for next Tuesday, August 6  has been postponed and will be rescheduled soon.  

worship, water and togetherness

Abide #3 - Tonight - July 9 - 6:00pm

We will be gathering at the home of Alex Warren tonight for a time of worship.  The Warren’s address is 10436 Watermelon Road Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.

Lake Day - This Saturday, July 13 - 1:00pm-7:00pm

Everyone bring drinks to go in the cooler, girls bring a dessert item and guys bring a side item to go with the burgers and hot dogs.

Hang night #5 - This Sunday, July 14 - 6:00pm-8:00pm

We will be gathering at the building to hang out.  Dinner will not be provided for this hang night so they will need to eat before or can just bring something with them.  

Camp

For those going to camp…. Details on what to bring and expect will be sent out later this week for those who have registered but just to help in planning ahead, the bus will be leaving from the church on Sunday, July 21 at around 10:00am.  

Dates ahead

Camp - July 21-16

Lake Day - August 3

Intern Going away party - Aug 4

Abide #4 - August 6

Just a couple of reminders!

CAMP DEADLINE IS THIS SUNDAY!

Camp dates are July 21-26 and we will once again be traveling to Fall Creek Falls Tennessee to spend the week at camp. 

Register Camper HERE

Pay online (Choose UY in the FUND drop down Menu) $130 HERE

Dates ahead

Hang Night #4 - July 7

Abide #3 (at the home of Alex Warren, 10436 Watermelon RoadTuscaloosa, AL 35406)- July 9

Lake Day - July 13

Hang Night #5 - July 14

Camp - July 21-16

Lake Day - August 3

Abide #4 - August 6

Summer Rolls on..

JR. High Retreat (June 28-30) Deadline — This Sunday! — $50 

Jr. High Retreat Registration HERE

Pay ($50 - click UY in the drop down menu) HERE

Hang Nights — Sunday Nights

We will be having a hang night for the next four consecutive Sunday nights in a row.  June 23, 30, July 7, 14.  We will start at 6:00pm and wrap up at 8:00pm.  Dinner provided… They can bring $3 to help cover food.

CAMP 2019 - July 21-26 - $130

We will once again be traveling to Fall Creek Falls Tennessee to spend the week at camp.  Deadline to register and pay is July 7.

Register Camper HERE

Pay online (Choose UY in the FUND drop down Menu) HERE

Dates ahead

Hang Night #2 - June 23

Jr. High Retreat - June 28-30

Hang Night #3 - June 30

Hang Night #4 - July 7

Abide #3 - July 9

Lake Day - July 13

Hang Night #5 - July 14

Camp - July 21-16

Lake Day - August 3

Abide #4 - August 6