Professional Documents
Culture Documents
February 2010
Volume 1 Issue 2
Random Acts of
Youth
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What does God’s love look like?
Using image to tell a story.
Photovoice is used as a way to Send any photos to Michele
have those who are marginal‐ at
Inside this issue: ized in community to share a walkersrwacky@shaw.ca
story, their viewpoint, or a please include what makes
message about how they see you think the image looks like
A Night For Families goes 2
to the Olympics the world, in a powerful way. God’s love.
God’s love is good friends who love Using image youth have an
Mark the Date 2 you., a place to be yourself, a commu‐
opportunity to share how they
nity who accepts you, a place you can
Youth Events for February 3 show God’s love to others. see God’s love in our world.
This project will also offer a gift
A picture says a thousand
to the church community when
words right? In December
we share the images for Febru‐
we started working on col‐
ary 14th—a day we celebrate
lecting images of what the
love in our society. We need
youth thought God’s love
more images ,so youth, get out
looks like using Photo‐ God Love is trees that are homes for
the camera and find God’s love creatures, a place to pray, a majestic
voice. part of nature.
in our world.
Total Drama Church
TDC DRAMA
Special points of interest: T
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• A night for Families ‐ a A On scripture, acting in the ously at coffee time helping
new night just for relaxing
L
CHURCH Sun‐ drama, helping with song the youth raise $117.00!
LIVE ACTION SHOW day, actions, collecting offering Thanks to Rev. LeAnne Black‐
• Total Drama Church—Live January 31 four intrepid and serving specialty coffees ert for asking us to come and
Action Show!
members of the youth after service were all done supporting us! Extra special
group displayed their enor‐ by these youth during this Thanks to Mt. Paul youth Dion
• Photovoice—using pic‐
tures to tell your story
mous talents at being dra‐ busy Sunday Service There and Brittany for greeting—we
matic at Mt. Paul United were many compliments hope to see you at youth
• Mark the Date—two excit‐ Church. Sadie Keim, Frasier after service and all were group some day!
ing upcoming events ! Griffiths, Sean Walker and well deserved. Special
Maia Walker did an amazing thanks to Mt. Paul congrega‐
Stay tuned for more Total
job of being involved in the tion who welcomed us so
Drama Church!
service. Greeting, reading warmly and donated gener‐
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A night for families
—Goes to the Olympics
Picture this—you have fi‐ technically possible we will Join us on
nally made it to the end of have the ceremonies broad‐ Friday February 12,
the day, the end of the week cast! 6:00-8:00
for that matter. You are
A night for families is on the
ready to pick up the kids At Plura Hills
second Friday of each month
and collapse. Just then you United Church
for parents and caregivers
remember that tonight you
with children of all ages. It’s 2090 Pacific Way
don’t have to cook or do
a time to give you a break
dishes…. Ahhhhhh. So if For Questions or more infor‐
from the everyday by provid‐
this sounds good to you mation contact Michele at
ing a meal, coffee and des‐ Chilli on the menu for the sec‐
then you’ll love a night for (250) 461‐6523
sert, activities for the kids and ond Night for Families on Friday
families! February 12th just February 12th.
time for adults to do… well,
happens to be the opening
whatever! All you need to A night for Families is
night of the Olympic Games
bring is you! Come for all the brought to you by Mt. Paul,
so we are going to do some
night or part of it—we would Plura Hills and Kamloops
Olympic activities and if it is
love to see you! United Churches
Mark the Date…
Naari Kir
Ski Day Coming Up
It means a youthful gathering and We are trying to arrange a Ski Day
it certainly is! Naari Kir is the annual at Sun Peaks for March 6th. This
Kamloops Okanagan Presbytery will be a day that youth (and par‐
youth retreat .This years retreat is ents and other family are welcome
March 26‐28th at Trinity United to join us.) can hang out together
Church in Vernon. This retreat is doing a variety of activities. There
open to youth 12 years old (grade will be skiing or boarding for those
7) and up and is a blast. If you are interested and options for skating ,
interested in coming along or have swimming, tubing, and board
questions let Michele know. games for those who don’t want to
To get a hold of Michele call 250‐ ski or board! Stay tuned for more
461‐6523 or email her at walk‐ information and mark the date on
ersrwacky@shaw.ca your calendar!
February Youth Events
This is the United Churches Youth Group for youth in grades 5-8.
Most events take place at Kamloops United Church in the youth room (it’s in the basement) from 6:30 – 8:00pm.
Snack and fun, silly and possibly wacky times will be provided! Everyone is welcome to come!
Need more info? Contact Michele at walkersrwacky@shaw.ca or 250-461-6523
Wednesday February 3rd 6:30‐8:00pm Mystery Night
come find out what the mystery is…… is it solvable?
Wednesday February 10th 6:30‐8:00pm Lovely Love
It’s almost heart day…. Come figure out what you think about Valentines day—
commercial holiday all about making money or a real day to share your love?
Friday February 12th 6:00‐8:00pm A Night for Families
A time for parents and caregivers with children of all ages to come and enjoy a meal (cooked for
you), activities for kids of all ages and time for adults too! All you need to bring is you! Come for
as much or as little as you can Hosted by Plura Hills United Church 2090 Pacific Way
Sunday February 14th What Does God’s Love look like?
This is not a youth event but is the day the images of God’s Love as seen by the
youth will be displayed at each of the United Churches. If you have an opportunity
check them out!
Wednesday February 17th 6:30‐8:00pm Ashes
This is Ash Wednesday ‐ so come play with ashes and find out about lent and why it
is important.
Wednesday February 24th 6:30‐8:30pm Here fishy, fishy…
Come for a swim night at the Kamloops YMCA YWCA. We will meet at the youth
room and head to the Y at 7pm ‐ pick up is at the Y lobby at 8:30