🌉 The Bridge Weekly 7/19/26
✨ A Note from the DRE
Hello you gorgeous souls!
It's hard to believe we're already halfway through summer! As we begin preparing for a new year of Religious Exploration, my excitement continues to grow. Over the past few months, the REC and I have been reflecting on what it truly means to be a Whole Church community, and it has been such a joy to watch that vision come to life through every action.
Over the next two weeks, you'll see registrations, volunteer opportunities, and facilitator training as we prepare for another year of exploration, connection, and wonder.
Thank you for allowing me to walk this beautiful journey alongside you. I am excited to see what we'll create together in the months ahead!
Love & Light,
Jess Ox
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🌈 Religious Education is now Religious Exploration!
As our ministry continues to grow, we're excited to share a small but meaningful change. Religious Education is now Religious Exploration—a name that better reflects our shared journey of curiosity, wonder, lifelong learning, and spiritual growth. While our name is changing, our commitment to creating welcoming, engaging experiences for all ages remains the same.
🎲 Summer All-Ages RE: D&D 101
Join Lee & Byron as they introduce us to the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or completely new to the game, everyone is welcome.
🔥 S'mores & Stories
What a wonderful evening we shared last Thursday! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy stories, laughter, and community around the fire.
A special thank you to TJ for bringing to life the timeless tale behind Jack-o'-lanterns, and to Valerie for sharing one of her own original short stories with us. Your gifts helped make the evening truly memorable.
💜 Wonder Worship Task Force
The window for submitting availability for our first Wonder Worship Task Force Zoom meeting has been extended to encourage additional participation. If you'd like to help shape this exciting new ministry, please email Jess Ox with your availability by 10:00 AM Thursday (7/16) to join this new adventure.
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Behind the Scenes Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to Justin for his beautiful work on the deck. We are grateful for the care and generosity shared by so many within our community.
🧸 Nursery Wish List
Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, our nursery continues to be a welcoming and engaging space for our littlest explorers. Your financial contributions already help make this ministry possible, and we're so grateful.
As our caregiving team plans upcoming activities, they've put together a small wish list. Many of these items will be purchased through the REC budget, but if you happen to have extras at home that you'd enjoy passing along, your donation helps those budgeted funds stretch even further.
Current Wish List
- Baby wipes
- Cotton balls
- Tissue paper (for crafts)
- Plastic cookie cutters
- Toy car garage for imaginative play (a special request from Wally! 🚗)
- Pull-Ups
- Kids' stickers
- Craft pom-poms
- Cardstock
- Construction paper
- Children's holiday books and picture books
Thank you for helping us create a space where every child feels welcomed, supported, and inspired to explore.