Hello Friends and Families of Westside!
This week is RE Celebration Sunday, which is a multigenerational
service, and I am posting this message early so you will know why to plan to
attend!
One very important reason to attend is that we’ll have our
annual Bridging Ceremony during this
service, to honor the milestone transitions our kids are making. This year we
don’t have any seniors bridging from high school, but we will recognize our
preschoolers who are moving into kindergarten; our elementary kids moving into
middle school (including those entering a middle school environment as a 5th
grader); and our 8th graders moving into high school. And we want to
cherish these kids and let them know we’re standing with them through these
transitions! No preparation is necessary – just be there!
During this service we’ll also hear music from our children’s choir, our Ukulele Band, and our Youth
Band. The bands have been fun, and a beautiful experience – a learning
experience! It was an opportunity on those early Sunday mornings, to bring our
children and youth together in community, to foster the bonds between them, and
to empower them as music makers in our worship. And a starting point for me in
learning about the challenges and possibilities! No matter the ultimate sound
they make on Sunday – this will be fun!
We will recognize and appreciate
our loving and dedicated teachers, advisors, and RE program friends who
have stood by our children by preparing beautiful lessons for them week after
week, building caring relationships, and attending to their spiritual
development.
And through our worship experience, we’ll get a glimpse into the
minds, hearts, and activities of our children and youth through their speaking,
and through images from our RE year.
I look forward to this beautiful celebration in worship with you
on
Sunday!
With love,
Betsy
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