UPCOMING EVENTS 

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​​​KIDS KITS (EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES) COLLECTION FOR CHURCH WORLD SERVICE

MAY 3-JUNE 14

The Missions and Outreach Board IS collecting Kid Kits (educational supplies) for Church World Service (CWS). CWS Kid Kits are small packages of school supplies that we will collect and given to CWS. The supplies will be shipped to children in need, both domestically and internationally. Additional supplies collected will go to Adventures In Learning. CWS Kids Kits Information will be in the Narthex and by the Parish Hall entrance.

Kids Kit Collection:

• One box of 12 colored pencils

• One 2-pocket folder

• One glue stick

• One pair of blunt scissors (rounded tip; remove packaging

• One 70-page spiral notebook (no loose-leaf or filler paper)

• One 12" / 30 cm rulerOne hand-held pencil sharpener (remove packaging)

• One large eraser (no pencil-cap erasers)

• Six new, unsharpened pencils with erasers (remove pencils from packaging; secure with a rubber band)

• One box of 24 crayons (must be 24-count)

• One cotton or lightweight canvas bag with handles (12"x14" to 14"x17"; solid color or kid-friendly fabric; no logos, reusable shopping bags, or backpacks)​

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MEN’S BREAKFAST AT LANDMARK DINER
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 - 9:00 AM

All men are invited to our monthly breakfast gatherings at the Landmark Diner. Let Rev. Only know if you plan to attend.

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BE THE RAINBOW CHALK THE WALK EVENT
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 - 4:00-7:00 PM

The afternoon before the Port Washington Pride Parade, Be the Rainbow hosts a family “chalk the walk” event in preparation for the parade. On Friday, June 12th, all youth, children, or families from our church are invited to meet us at Baywalk park in Port Washington from 4pm–7pm. (Near the bandshell) Bring a box of sidewalk chalk to help beautify the sidewalks for the parade the next day. We’ll draw uplifting pictures and quotes reminding us that we are all loved! We will join with community members from all over to help spread messages of love and kindness through sidewalk art. Let Rev. Burgessi know if you or your family can join us!

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PORT PRIDE PARADE
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 - 1:00 PM

On Saturday, June 13th, all youth, families, and church members of all ages are invited to join us and represent our church family as we walk in the Pride Parade. The parade begins at 1PM and we will gather at the area across from Stop and Shop to begin the parade. We will walk down to the John Phillip Sousa Bandshell, where the parade will end. There will be entertainment, food and activities following the parade. Please let Rev. Burgess know if your family or youth would like to walk with us in the parade as we help our LGBTQ neighbors know that they are loved and welcomed in our church family.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY
JUNE 14 - 11:00 AM
PICNIC, PONY RIDES, PETTING ZOO, GAMES, & PRIZES

Mark your calendars for our end of the year church program celebration on June 14th. If you have a child graduating from 2nd, 5th or 12th grades, please let Lori know. During worship we will present new Bibles to our children, and an inspirational book for our graduating seniors. We will recognize our Sunday school teachers and our music leaders. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this special day in the life of our church family.

Following worship, everyone is invited to join us for our annual CE picnic in the courtyard and Parish Hall. We'll have burgers, dogs, salads, pastas and more. There will be crafts, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, games and prizes! Join us for this fun day of celebrating another wonderful program year as a Church Family.

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KATIE OPPO MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 - 9:00 AM

Join in the annual Run/Walk for Katie starting at 9 AM in Flower Hill Park. All proceeds support the Katie Oppo Research Fund to fight ovarian cancer. Katie grew up in our church and died from an extremely rare form of ovarian cancer when she was just 19 years old. The Missions and Outreach Board is a sponsor of this event. You can support the Katie Oppo Research Fund as a sponsor, register for a timed race, or run/walk for fun!

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FATHER'S DAY SUNDAY

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 - 10:00 AM

We will celebrate fathers during worship and keep with our tradition of lay speakers on Father’s Day. 

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YOUTH SERVICE TRIP
JUNE 28-JULY 3

June 28 – July 3rd, we will take our group to serve with Be The Neighbor Denver, CO. Please keep us in your prayers as we hopefully have on-time flights and a relatively easy process of getting to our location for the week. Our flight leaves at 8 AM from JFK. For the week, we will be serving with organizations helping people affected by climate change and working to help preserve our environment. Your prayers are truly appreciated and felt as we go and try to bring a little light to folks in our world. We look forward to reporting back next fall on all the wonderful experiences we will have together.