Sharing life experience is an important part of developing relationships. When we share our lives -- and particularly our faith journeys -- with those who are different ages and in different life stages, we can form deep relationships that play an invaluable role in lifelong discipleship.
At Christ Church we believe it’s important to provide opportunities for people of all ages and in all stages of life to gather together in worship, service, spiritual formation, and fellowship. Right now there are some special opportunities for you to serve with our younger generations. We encourage you to invest in each other and in the lives of our children and youth.
SERVE AS A DISCIPLE WITH THE MID HIGH MISSION TRIP
This summer, our mid-high students seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving in our local community. Spending their nights at St. James Episcopal Church in Downtown Richmond, the mid-high mission team will spend their days working with local mission partners in the greater Richmond Metropolitan area and immersing themselves in various service and educational opportunities. And no youth mission trip would be complete without worship and fun! The mid-high mission team personally invites each of you:
SERVE WITH US at Shalom Farms on Wednesday, June 28, a great
opportunity for children, youth and adults of all ages! There are two shifts,
9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-4:00 PM. All are welcome to come early/stay late and
bring a bagged lunch to join us for lunch. Click here to volunteer.
SUPPORT US by providing donations for our meals. We’re
growing young people. We eat a lot! All needed items are listed now in CCE
Online Available Serving Opportunities. Click here to volunteer.
WORSHIP WITH US. Rev. Shirley will lead us in worship in the
St. James sanctuary on Tuesday, June 27 at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to join the
youth and adult chaperones for special worship experience. Click here for more info.
"What a joy it was to be around our enthusiastic, kind-hearted youth and what a privilege to see them serve with willing and open hearts! I got to develop relationships with our youth and our other adult leaders. We learned to show God's love by putting aside our own needs and focusing on the needs of others." – Laura McNally after serving with last year’s mid-high mission trip.
SERVE AS A DISCIPLE WITH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of roles: crew leaders, floaters, snack suppliers, photographers, station helpers, and more.
Click here to volunteer at VBS.
“It was easy to see God working in each heart who came to receive Him. This was most evident in the youth and teen helpers who worked so hard alongside the adults to make sure that each guest had a great VBS. These young people were absolutely on fire! Their enthusiasm shone through in everything we did. Their energy and excitement was contagious and made this year's VBS an experience to be treasured.” – Jane Emrick after serving at last
summer’s VBS
SERVE AS A DISCIPLE WITH THE YOUTH MINISTRY
Earlier this
year, the Vestry and Youth Ministry Team partnered with Ministry Architects and assembled a Youth Ministry “Renovation Team.” This team is working to make our
youth ministry even more sustainable, impactful, and transformational. As a result of this renovation, our youth ministry is recruiting volunteers in a
different way this year. They are currently contacting people to personally invite them to with youth opportunities for the next school year. Don't be
surprised if someone asks for your help for a 2018 activity -- and don't wait on us! -- contact Adam if you feel called to serve.
There are over 200 open volunteer positions to fill - that
is what it takes to support our youth program. We have opportunities that range from helping each week with a small group, coordinating one-time events, to
tasks like providing food or acting as a chaperone.
Please, prayerfully consider saying "yes" and supporting our youth, even if you don't have a student currently participating in the program. (Maybe even especially if you don’t have a student currently participating in a youth program. See the whole “intergenerational” thing in the first paragraph!)
