January 5-6, 2008 —15 Senior High youth and 4 mentors traveled to Manhattan for an urban plunge. Youth Service Opportunities Project, a Quaker-run organization, linked us with three different projects throughout the city, spreading from the Bronx to the West Village to Queens. Youth volunteered in feeding programs, cooking, serving and sharing lunch with primarily homeless populations. In the process, we gained a closer glimpse at urban poverty.

Our experience of the city did not end with the day of service. We walked to Chinatown for dinner, then saw the show Fuerza Bruta—a postmodern experience that involved acrobats, music, dance, and lots of indoor rain.

We were hosted overnight by the minister of Judson Memorial Church, a UCC-affiliated congregation, in their parsonage. In the morning we worshiped at Judson, where we shared an Agape Love Feast.

Please click here for a short slide show of the weekend.

Senior High Fellowship (9-12 grade):has completed the Sunday afternoon OWL curriculum (Our Whole Lives).

A large group participated in the international mission trip to Peru in Summer 2007. See Mission Trips page for more details.