Friday the 13th - Harry Potter Movie Festival

Calling all Harry Potter fans. Our Friday the 13th Harry Potter Movie Fest is this Friday!

What are the connections between the plot, themes, symbols, and lessons from the Harry Potter movies/books and Christian themes, symbols, and lessons? 

Youth will be sorted into houses. Each house will prepare a quiz for the other houses. 

Fun, prizes, pizza, and faith. Bring a friend.  

When:  November 13, 2009, Doors open at 5:00 p.m.  The party ends promptly at 10:00 p.m

Where:  MICAH building, Sacred Space Youth Center, 600 State Street, Salem, Oregon.

Save These Dates - Upcoming Events

October 14 - 6:00 p.m. Sacred Space youth group will be meeting with parents and other interested volunteers to begin discussions of the possibility of a mission trip in June 2010.  This is a potluck event.  Please contact Rev. Robyn Morrison at (503) 983-0205 if you are planning on attending this event.

October 18 - 1:30 p.m.  Join us as we enjoy the Harvest Festival.  The youth group and parents will meet at EZ Orchard, 5504 Hazel Green Rd NE, Salem.

October 21 - NO WEDNESDAY SACRED SPACE Gathering.  Robyn will be attending a clergy training program.

October 28 - Halloween Party during regular Sacred Space gathering.  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please bring treats and wear a costume.  (Treats and costumes are optional but they will add to the fun).

November 13 - Friday the 13th - Harry Potter Film Festival.  In the Sacred Space Youth center from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Youth are encouraged to bring their friends.  The more the merrier.  Adult volunteers are also needed.

November 25th - NO WEDNESDAY SACRED SPACE Gathering.  Thanksgiving Holiday Week.

 

Join us for Wednesday Evening Sacred Space

Please join us for our Wednesday evening Sacred Space gatherings.  Doors open at 6:00 pm.  The first half hour is for sorting items for Salem area homeless people that have been donated to the Hope On Wheels (H.O.W.) program.  After a minimum of five minutes of sorting, youth are free to play foosball, pool, and just chat with friends.  Dinner is blessed and served at about 6:30.  After dinner Jeremy Hickerson leads the group in a songfest or jam time.  The remainder of the evening is a surprise!  It generally includes; a time for sharing joys and concerns, Bible Study, experiential worship, a group activity, or discussions of faith, life, and current events.  

Youth in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join us.  We are located in the basement of the MICAH building at 600 State Street, Salem, Oregon.  

Upcoming Youth Overnight Retreat

Announcing our "Tent-In"

Summer is over and camping is so much fun!  The Sacred Space Youth group is having a 'Tent-In' (in lieu of a lock-in).  The event is an opportunity to learn to share God's love and highlights the challenges and needs of the Salem area homeless population, many of whom are living in tents.

The Event will be held in the backyard of the Bonn family on Friday evening September 18 and Saturday morning September 19, 2009.  Youth must pre-register to attend.  A parental consent form must be signed for all youth.  The Tent-In will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday and end at noon on Saturday.

Youth are asked to bring:  a sleeping bag, lawn chair, and wet weather gear (including a change of layers in the event of inclement weather).  A little rain will not stop the event, but a deluge might.  

Sign up to bring a tent (two person or family size) and help bring food for the event.  

Call Robyn Morrison at (503) 983-0205 for more information or a registration form and parental consent form.  

There is room for two more volunteer parents to supervise the event.  

Invitation to the Welcoming BBQ

Welcoming BBQ

School starts!  Summer is ending.  It is the perfect time to welcome new 6th graders to the Sacred Space youth group.  Other new and old friends are also welcome to come and see, check out the activities and friends in our Wednesday evening Sacred Space youth group.  Burgers, hot dogs, and buns will be provided.  Please bring a dish to share (see alphabet assignment below).  

We are having a BBQ potluck at the home of Christine, Donald, and Kelsey Whiteside.  Youth are encouraged to bring their parents to this event... and a friend who might be interested in joining, or re-joining our group.

Date:  September 9, 2009

Address:  1153 Tamara Avenue S, Salem, OR 97306

What to bring:  (according to the first letter of last name)

A-G = drinks or chips

H-P = salads

Q-Z = desserts.

Please RSVP by calling Robyn at (503) 983-0205 OR Christine at (503) 361-7476

Announcing End of Summer Party!

Greetings! 

I am happy to announce a few upcoming events for the Sacred Space community.

There will be a special celebration on September 6, 2009 to welcome our new 6th graders, celebrate the end of summer and the start of a school year, invite new and old friends to join our youth group, and allow parents to meet each other.  It will also be an opportunity for parents and youth to meet me (Robyn), if we haven't already had that opportunity.  

Where:  home of Kelsey, Donald and Christine Whiteside, 1153 Tamara Ave. S., Salem, OR  

When:  September 9, 5:30 p.m. until 8:30.

What to do:  Games, Conversation, and Fun!

What to bring:  Potluck dish - something to share.  (A-I) Salads, (G-N) Main Dish, (O-Z) Desserts.

Who:  Students are encouraged to bring a friend and their parents.

Please RSVP to Robyn by September 8 to let us know if how many will be attending.  

Although the Sacred Space youth group is part of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Salem, all youth from 6th grade to 12th grade are welcome whether they have other family members who attend or participate in FUMC.  

New Leader for Sacred Space

Hi.  I am the new adult leader for Sacred Space.  You can call me Robyn, or Pastor Robyn, or use my new nickname MYCE (Minister of Youth and Christian Education).  Before moving to Oregon to work with the young people at First UMC Salem, I was the Pastor at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Idaho.  I graduated from Pacific School of Religion with a Master of Divinity in May 2008.  

I hope you will come to our gatherings on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. and get to know me and the amazing students I have the honor of ministering with.  We have an interesting and fun fall schedule planned so check back for our events.

Pace e Bene - "peace and all good"

Robyn