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.

The Language of Pentecost
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

The Language of Pentecost

One fascinating part of the Pentecost story is the moment when the holy spirit comes down like a flame, and the disciples become able to speak to those assembled in their native languages. It’s a great reminder of how language can sometimes feel like something that divides us, but it can be a powerful connector as well. This week, explore this idea with your family!

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Mother’s Day Poetry
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Mother’s Day Poetry

There are lots of poems out there about moms. LOTS. And like prayers, sometimes one someone else has composed captures perfectly how you feel, but sometimes the right words need to come straight from your heart. So this year, write a Mother’s Day poem!

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Yes, and…
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Yes, and…

Even if you’ve never done improv, you may have heard of one of its big rules: “yes, and.” This means that when you’re improvising a scene and a scene partner offers a piece of information, you agree with it and add on – even if you don’t use the words “yes, and.”

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Bible Travel Posters!
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Bible Travel Posters!

If you’ve ever seen a vintage travel poster, you know how they use bold text, bright colors, and enticing graphics to “sell” their destination. The design process must have been a lot of fun. Well, you and your family can get in on the fun by creating your own travel poster…for a biblical destination!

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An Earth Day Pledge
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

An Earth Day Pledge

Sometimes it seems like Earth Day comes into our orbit on April 22 of each year, then swiftly moves out of the reach of our thoughts. But this year, we encourage you to make a connection between your relationship to the earth and your relationship to your faith, a connection that will help you hold onto the spirit of Earth Day long after the calendar has moved on!

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