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Faith Formation
SOTH is a community of people on a journey of Christian spiritual formation. This is a lifelong process of greater wholeness with God, with others, and with oneself. We see education as a key component of spiritual formation but believe it also encompasses aspects such as spiritual practices, service, worship, play, retreats, music, creation care, engagement with neighbors, justice, relationships, and experiences. Here you will find opportunities for all ages to explore, discover, and grow in faith. All with the goal of deepening our capacity to impact the world with God’s love.
Sunday Morning Faith Formation
Autumn Saints: Discovering Treasure
New Study Series begins Sunday, October 5th following
Worship in the Community Room.
Sunday, November 2nd – Uncertainty & Change
Sunday, November 9th – Legacy of Gifts
Sunday, November 23rd – Blessing Bags, Pie and Story Join us following the putting together of Blessing bags with Pastor Heather in Charter Hall, grab a piece of pie around the table and listen to and share in our Story of Thanks-giving.
Advent Study:
"Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem"
by Rev. Adam Hamilton
Join us on Sunday mornings as we experience Advent & Christmas with Mary.
Imagine Jesus from Mary’s point-of-view—proud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and so much more.
In this study, Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Mary’s beautiful baby. Books available from Sandy or Becky to go along with the video study. Thanks to a generous donation the cost of books is covered.
Sunday, November 30th - "Beginning with the End"
Sunday, December 7th - "The Piercing of Mary’s Soul"
Sunday, December 14th - "Amazed, Astounded, and Astonished"
Sunday, December 21st - "Mary, Full of Grace" & "It Was Not a Silent Night"
Children's Ministry
Kids Connection for ages 5 years old- 7th grade resumes September 14th with a different look:
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Kids Connection 1 is offered for kids 5yrs old - 3rd grade in the downstairs classroom using the curriculum "Growing in God's Love" to explore "Listening for God's Plan" and "Brave Women & Men of the Old Testament" this Fall.
Kids Connection 2 is for kids/youth 4th - 7th Grade and will gather next door in the renovated Art Room. They will also be exploring the Old Testament stories using "I Know My Bible" Curriculum.
Beginning in November both classes will have opportunities to share in worship with their families for the first part of Worship and then move downstairs for Music & Singing with Jen and Michael.
Parents/grandparents are invited to sign their kids in and out at the counter outside the classrooms at the base of the stairs.
Sunday, November 2nd – Worship & Music/Singing – Ages 5yrs – 7th grade will join their families for the first part of Worship, following the Moment for Families they will be dismissed downstairs for Music & Singing with Jen and Michael.
Sunday, November 9th - Kids Connection 1 & 2 Meet downstairs.
Sunday, November 16th – Family Worship for Generosity Sunday, please worship as a family with a Family Moment and interactive pieces for all ages & stages.
Kids Worship Center and Worship Bags are available. (Nursery is provided downstairs for ages 0-4yrs old)
Sunday, November 23rd - Kids Connection 1 & 2 Meet downstairs.
CLUB 3/4/5/6
Second Sunday of the Month at 2:00-3:30pm in the Library
Our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Graders are all invited to join us for our newest ministry and opportunity. A chance to gather as not-yet-teenagers exploring all the fun stuff of this age group. We will explore and discover BE-Tween topics, share, have snacks, experience hands on mission projects and just have fun together!
Kids in Worship
Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Worship on any Sunday. While we offer Nursery and Kids Connection most Sundays, we also encourage families to spend time worshipping together. We offer Worship Bags and we encourage you to check out our new Kids Worship Space in the sanctuary where there are activities for kids to engage in the worship experience.
Nursery Care is for babies and toddlers 0-4yrs old. There are always at least two adults manning the nursery on Sunday mornings. Check-in downstairs on Sundays from 9:15-10:45 during Worship.