Beyond Baptism

Realities of 2022

The Youth team reflects on the year, specifically looking back on their February 3 podcast “Hopes for 2022.” Join them as they discuss thankfulness, faithfulness, and supportiveness as their themes for this past year.

Advent with Kids

Church member Wendy Wallace-Wright shares suggestions from her book Advent with Kids for your family’s Advent journey including prayers, scripture, and hands-on activities. http://liturgykid.com/

Connection & Grace

Special guest Rev. Shannon LeMaster-Smith brings her wealth of knowledge and experience in Youth Ministry to offer us ways to connect to the resources provided by the conference and to share the gifts that small church ministries can inspire in large churches.   https://www.wnccumc.org/youth-young-adults

Experiencing the Joy of Foster Parenting

Church members Brian and Jenna Peede discuss the joys and challenges of their experience as foster parents. Listen to them share more about their faith and how it carries them through loving and protecting the children entrusted to their care. https://www.cfknc.org/ https://www.fostervillagecharlotte.org/  

It’s Complicated: Navigating Conversations Around LGBTQ

O'Neale Atkinson, Deputy Executive Director of Time Out Youth, joins us to talk about the complexities of identity, to answer questions about how to ask questions, and to share his perspective of best practices in holding space for youth.