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Wait! Do this first!
Please take a few moments to complete the COTS Kids & Youth Registration 2019-2020 so that we have contact and medical info for your youth in case of emergency.
Here's who we have so far. If your name isn't there, we still need yours. Thanks!
Emily, Helen, Tom, Joe, Will, Eliot, Wesley, Jes, Will, Clare, Ben, Charles, Avery, Marcus, Vince, Anna, Jack, Claire, Tommy, Mitchell, Nora Lee, Garrett, Colin, Gabe, Gus, Casey, Ronan, Alex, Elliot, David, Lukas, Jacob, Ella
We need it for Sunday mornings, all youth group activities, choirs, and anything else that's organized through COTS ministries where the parent/guardian may not be present.
It's good for the school year, you can do all your kids at once, and is a tremendous help in our ministries. THANK YOU!
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Bring your friends!
Who: Youth and friends in Grades 6-8
What: Capture the Flag at Southerly Park! Put on some hard-to-see-in-the-dark clothes and get your strategy on.
REQUIRED: COTS Kids & Youth Registration 2019-2020
When: Friday, Sept 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Meet & pick up in the Jr Youth Room 097 (down the stairs just inside the carport entrance of the church). We will carpool to Southerly Park (across from 2866 W Park Blvd, Shaker Hts).
Why: It’s the perfect event to invite a friend to. And it’s the perfect activity for a fall night.
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Sunday Mornings
for Jr High
Who: Youth and friends in grades 6-8.
REQUIRED: COTS Kids & Youth Registration 2019-2020
When: Each Sunday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Meet and pick up in Room 204 at the church.
Starting Oct 6, grade 8 will shift to meet and pick up in Jr Youth Room 097 at the church.
What: What does the Bible have to do with middle school youth? Legendary Brian and Tom dig in and connect us with who God is and how God is and why God matters.
Why: As we grow and mature, so can our understanding of God. And the growing is so much richer with each additional person. We are each counting on each others' perspective and thoughts to make it happen. Will you join us?
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Understanding Poverty: Simulation & Discussion
Who: Youth grades 6-12 & friends who register by Sept 16.
What: Understanding Poverty is an interactive experience that helps participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month. It is a simulation, not a game. Learn more here.
When: Sunday, Sept 22, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
REQUIRED: COTS Kids & Youth Registration 2019-2020
Where: Meet & pick up in the Great Hall of the church.
Why: Increased understanding. Our youth and leaders who have experienced this found it to be VERY perspective-expanding.
How: Understanding Poverty is an event of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. COTS is one of three venues and it's open to the entire conference. Youth from all over will be there!
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Retreat at Camp Wanake!
Who: Youth in grades 6-8 who are registered. (Register by Sept 19!)
When: Fri, Sep 27, 5:30 pm - Sun, Sep 29, 12:15 pm
Where: Meet and pick up in the Jr Youth Room (down the stairs just inside the carport entrance of the church).
What: Retreat! We will eat dinner together on Friday before we depart. Please don't forget a snack to share and a labeled water bottle or non-breakable drinking cup. Check out the full packlist and all the details here.
Why: So we can continue to grow closer as a group and closer to God. And to have fun, too!
Cost: $45 - assistance is always available, just see Curt.
REQUIRED: COTS Kids & Youth Registration 2019-2020
How: By signing up here!
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Acolyte Training
Who: Youth grades 5-12 and friends.
What: Training to lead worship as an Acolyte.
When: Thursday, Sept 19, 6:00 & 6:45 & 7:30 pm - Choose one! Each will take about 30 minutes.
Where: Meet & pick up in the Sanctuary of the church.
REQUIRED: COTS Kids & Youth Registration 2019-2020
Why: Acolytes at the 11 am worship service assist the pastors and do cool things that enrich worship. Join our team!
How: Please let Curt know when you plan to attend. If you can't make it, RSVP and select the "set up another time" option. RSVP here!
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Get to Know Confirmation
Who: Youth in grades 8-12 and parents.
What: Confirmation starts in January and it'll be here before we know it! We'll get together for a little bit to give an overview of what confirmation is and what it isn't and what we'll be asking of you if you decide to be a part of it. Lunch is provided. Younger sibs are welcome to grab some food and hang out in the other room. Questions? Contact Curt.
When: Sunday, October 6, 12:15-1:30 pm
Where: Meet & pick up in the Jr Youth Room (down the stairs just inside the carport entrance of the church).
How: Sign ups are helpful (for food) but not required. Sign up here!
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