Community Connection

“Family Time” is now Community Connection! While the name has changed, the focus has not: these activities, offered by our Children’s Education Director, are designed to help families remain connected to their faith, community and each other.

Each week, a new activity is introduced during Sunday worship and then posted below. Also, don’t forget to follow Community Connection on Facebook and Instagram.

Celebrate Father’s Day AND Juneteenth!
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Celebrate Father’s Day AND Juneteenth!

Today we observe two major holidays, Father’s Day and Juneteenth. Last year, we delved into the history of Father’s Day, so this year we’ll focus on Juneteenth, with an emphasis on ways in which your family can celebrate both today!

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Take a Memorial Day Road Trip
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Take a Memorial Day Road Trip

Memorial Day is not just a day to recognize the sacrifices of the servicemembers who have given their lives to protect our freedoms, it’s also the unofficial start to summer. This week, enjoy your freedoms while spending some quality time with those you love the most: take a road trip!

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Rock Out to the Music of Your Past
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Rock Out to the Music of Your Past

There are so many important things to focus on right now, but sometimes you need to take a break and focus on something less important. To that end, we bring you...Relive Your Past by Listening to the First Music You Ever Bought No Matter What It Was No Excuses Day!

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Let’s Bring Back May Baskets!
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Let’s Bring Back May Baskets!

It’s May Day! There was a time when folks spent the day dancing around the May pole, crowning a May queen, and lighting bonfires. Most of these traditions have faded over time, but there’s one in particular that feels like it’s needed right now: May baskets.

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Create Land Art
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Create Land Art

The pollen count may be high, but we have been blessed with some truly gorgeous weather here in Arizona – just in time for Earth Day a few days ago. This week, take an allergy pill if you need one, head outside, and make some Land Art.

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