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Advent Lanterns & Calendars
Nov
19
to Dec 24
Faith Formation, Worship

Advent Lanterns & Calendars

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Advent Lanterns

Help decorate the Welcome Center this Advent by coloring and making lanterns. The lanterns also have a companion guide for caretakers for talking about hope and fear with children.

Color a lantern while at church (markers and crayons are available), or take some home to color and bring back. You’re welcome to make more than one this Advent season!

Advent Calendars

Advent Calendars from Sanctified Art are available in the Welcome Center. There is a reflection word and accompanying breath prayer for each day of Advent.

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No Fuss Nativity with Carols and Cocoa
Dec
17
6:15 PM18:15
Faith Formation, Worship

No Fuss Nativity with Carols and Cocoa

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On Wednesday, December 17 come join in a no fuss nativity for all ages along with carols, cocoa, and making art together. No rehearsal, just pick up a costume as you arrive around 6pm (or participate in the crowd) and journey through the story of Jesus’ birth together with words and song. Worship starts at 6:15pm with the installation of Pastor Desirée Uhrich. Carols and cocoa (and other treats) in the Community Room will follow at 7pm. There will also be space in the Conference Room for conversation and making a little Advent art together. It’ll be a fun night to connect across generations!

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Tools for Faith: Sacred Parenthood Discussion
Jan
25
6:00 PM18:00
Faith Formation

Tools for Faith: Sacred Parenthood Discussion

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A conversational workshop series about nurturing faith in children, youth and families

Find community with other adults while reflecting on your household's faith values and simple practices that connect to the busy life your household actually has.

Read (or listen) to the book on your own. If you're crunched for time and capacity -- come for the recap and conversation -- whether you read all or none of the book on your own.

Grandparents, godparents, and guides welcome too!

Books & Dates:

  • Sacred Parenthood by Aizaiah Yong and Nereyda Yong - Sunday, January 25 from 6-7:30pm

  • Spiritual Conversations with Children by Lacy Finn Borgo - Sunday, March 22 from 6-7:30pm

RSVP HERE
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9th Grade Confirmation Retreat
Feb
27
to Feb 28
Faith Formation

9th Grade Confirmation Retreat

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Prepare for confirmation by making I believe statements, bible verses, and stoles. We also play lots of games, have lots of snacks and spend time connecting in community. Cost is $160 per student, and scholarships are available. The 9th Retreat will be at Camp Friendship this year.

Sign up your 9th grade student below.

Sign up HERE
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Tools for Faith: Spiritual Conversations with Children
Mar
22
6:00 PM18:00
Faith Formation

Tools for Faith: Spiritual Conversations with Children

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  • Google Calendar ICS

A conversational workshop series about nurturing faith in children, youth and families

Find community with other adults while reflecting on your household's faith values and simple practices that connect to the busy life your household actually has.

Read (or listen) to the book on your own. If you're crunched for time and capacity -- come for the recap and conversation -- whether you read all or none of the book on your own.

Grandparents, godparents, and guides welcome too!

RSVP HERE
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Senior High Lock-In
Dec
6
to Dec 7
Faith Formation

Senior High Lock-In

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Join the Mount Olivet High School group for the annual lock-in. We will be playing games, doing a service project by creating tie blankets, and ending with a midnight Christmas service in the chapel. Raising Cane's will be served as well as lots of snacks. Don't miss this chance to hang out with church friends and make new friends. 

 Who: 9th-12th graders (You're welcome to bring friends!)

 When: Saturday, December 6       5:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

 Where: Mount Olivet

 Cost: $25 

Sign Up Here
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Celebration Dinner with Pie Bingo
Nov
24
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Celebration Dinner with Pie Bingo

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Guess what’s back this year?

 Pie Bingo!

 Come eat a Traditional Thanksgiving dinner with the Loaves and Fishes meal community, followed by pie bingo on Monday, November 24 from 5:30-7pm in the Community Room. Please RSVP here (reservations aren’t required, but they are very helpful to help the team make sure there’s enough food!).

RSVP HERE
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5th-9th Retreats
Oct
24
5:00 PM17:00
Faith Formation

5th-9th Retreats

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The 5th Worship Leadership Retreat and 6th-9th -Welcoming Retreat will happen concurrently on Friday, October 24 giving 5th-8th graders time to eat together and play games together on their retreats. The 5th students will have hands on learning and practice around leading in worship, and 6th-9th students will engage in hands-on community building around welcoming.

SIgn UP HERE
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Wednesday Kick Off!
Sep
17
5:15 PM17:15
Faith Formation

Wednesday Kick Off!

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As always, our hope is that you find Wednesdays at Mount Olivet a safe, comforting place where you show up as you are during the busyness of life. 

  • Dinner from 5:15-6pm (free will donation) (Meal: BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (on a bun), Buttered Corn, Potato Wedges (with dip), Strawberries Shortcake )

  • Worship at 6:15pm

  • Faith Formation Orientation from 7-7:45pm (plan to attend with your students for an evening of connection and fun)

  • 10th-12th Youth Group - 8-9pm

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Together at the Table
Aug
25
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

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From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Together at the Table
Aug
18
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

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  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Together at the Table
Aug
11
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

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  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Together at the Table
Aug
4
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

  • Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Bandage Rolling for Global Health Ministries
Jul
23
1:00 PM13:00
Connect Groups, Faith Formation

Bandage Rolling for Global Health Ministries

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All are welcome to help with a service project that rolls bandages for hospitals in Africa, Indonesia, India, and South America for Global Health Ministries.  

No previous experience required!

We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1pm in the Conference Room.

Come and try it out!

Donations of clean, white sheets (OR clean pillowcases of any color or pattern) are welcome .

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Together at the Table
Jul
21
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

  • Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Together at the Table
Jul
14
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

  • Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Together at the Table
Jul
7
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

  • Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Together at the Table
Jun
30
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table

  • Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with time for cross-generational fun, prayer and activities from 6-7pm. If you'd like to be added to email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Bandage Rolling for Global Health Ministries
Jun
25
1:00 PM13:00
Connect Groups, Faith Formation

Bandage Rolling for Global Health Ministries

  • Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All are welcome to help with a service project that rolls bandages for hospitals in Africa, Indonesia, India, and South America for Global Health Ministries.  

No previous experience required!

We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1pm in the Conference Room.

Come and try it out!

Donations of clean, white sheets (OR clean pillowcases of any color or pattern) are welcome .

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Together at the Table: Bandage Rolling
Jun
23
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table: Bandage Rolling

  • Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with bandage rolling for Global Health Ministries from 6-7pm. Donations of clean, white cotton sheets appreciated!

If you'd like to be added to the Together at the Table email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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Together at the Table: Sacred Sing-A-Long in the Chapel
Jun
16
5:30 PM17:30
Faith Formation

Together at the Table: Sacred Sing-A-Long in the Chapel

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From toddlers to elders – breaking bread, sharing stories, and growing in faith together.

Come and eat the Community Meal together in the Fireside Room at 5:30pm with a sacred sing-a-long in the historic chapel with Tim Strommen from 6-7pm.

If you'd like to be added to the Together at the Table email list with updates about each week's activities, please contact Beth McGrew-King. ALL AGES WELCOME!

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5-8th Grade Service and Fun Night
Jun
10
8:00 PM20:00
Faith Formation

5-8th Grade Service and Fun Night

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If your student has been asking about doing games like Grogg and 9 Square at church, this is their chance! We will have an afternoon of service at Second Harvest and then come back to church for pizza and games.

Please sign up HERE and look at the details in the event description. The sign-up deadline for second harvest is May 27.

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