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This month's topics include:
NAC USA Safety Protocols
Summer Session Ideas - NEW!
Helping Your Teens Develop a Healthy Identity
The Faith Arc Learning Circle - 2Q Registration
Summer Youth Retreats
NAC USA Safety Protocols
To ensure the safety and well-being of both our members who serve children and youth and the children and youth they mentor, it is imperative to have safety measures in place. In doing so, our church follows and upholds standard operating procedures utilized by many organizations dealing with children and youth. Thus, an annual process for completing mandatory safety protocols for volunteers who work with children and youth regularly (more than 2 times a year) has been established. Volunteers will be notified each year when the annual renewal process begins. The church’s safety partner, Protect My Ministry, provides and manages many aspects of these protocols. Please watch for an email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to begin the process. Completion of these protocols by May 31, is essential for anyone who will begin working with or will continue working with minors in 2024. In our unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of our children, youth, and volunteers, we earnestly request your complete compliance with this vital matter. Your commitment ensures a secure environment for all.
Summer Session Ideas
During the summer, congregations often have the flexibility to adjust their schedules. While maintaining the usual Sunday School, Religious Instruction, and Youth programs can be beneficial, taking a break from the regular routine offers valuable opportunities for children, youth, teachers, and families. While the structured spiritual education provided in these programs is invaluable, the summer session allows everyone to recharge, explore new experiences, and deepen their faith in more relaxed settings. It fosters creativity and personal reflection for children and youth, rejuvenates teachers and leaders, and strengthens family bonds through shared activities.
Embracing the summer session doesn't mean stepping away from church; rather, it's an opportunity to enrich one's spiritual journey in different ways, ultimately enhancing the overall experience when regular classes resume. Planning monthly activities for families to connect and share faith can maintain bonds and strengthen faith. Organizing a Vacation Bible School is a wonderful opportunity to keep children and youth engaged and connected during the summer months. However, we understand it may not be feasible for every congregation to host one. In such cases, there are several other ways for children, youth, families, and teachers to gather and stay connected over the summer. Click below for a few ideas for the summer session:
Helping Your Teens Develop a Healthy Identity (adapted from an article by Chris Sasser, Ministrytoparents.com)
It’s no secret that middle schoolers and high schoolers today are struggling to figure out their identity. They want to know who they are and how they fit into the world. They want to believe that their life matters and they have a place. They need to be seen and loved. As their parents (and teachers and leaders), we have a tremendous influence on how they navigate these thoughts and struggles. Click below to read the full article.
Helping Your Teens Develop a Healthy Identity
The Faith Arc Learning Circle - 2Q Registration
Register now for our second session of the Faith Arc Learning Circle, June 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern at the link below:
You can submit a Challenge for the group to problem solve or share a successful local event to Celebrate and share with the group.
Space is limited to 45 participants so register soon.
Come join “The Learning Circle” where collective efforts make a real difference!
Summer Youth Retreats
The resource package (funding options, theme, discussion material, logos, DSG, and exercises) for those areas having a local or regional youth weekend this summer, is now available. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive the downloadable files.
With love and joy,
The Faith Arc Team