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Exciting News! A Fresh Format for Summer Family Faith Adventures

We’re excited to introduce a new and engaging format for this summer’s faith-filled family events! After hearing from the community, we've reimagined our summer programming to better fit into everyone's busy schedules—while keeping all the fun, connection, and inspiration you love.

For Faith Family Adventures we'll gather once a month for three special sessions. Each session will begin with a lively group gathering featuring music and a dramatic story from scripture, followed by themed activity stations with crafts, games, and hands-on science fun the whole family can enjoy.

June 8, 4:00-7:00 PM - Adventure #1: Sometimes You Go Off Course
Obstacle fun + Scenic Routes (Exodus 13:17-22)

July 19, 9:00-11:30 AM - Adventure #2: The Journey Includes Sweet Treats
Ice cream + Following God (Genesis 12:1-9)

August 9, 4:00-7:00 PM - Adventure #3: God Is With Us Wherever We Are
Water slide + Traveling with Paul (Acts 18:1-11)

This summer experience isn't a drop-off event, rather it is designed for families to participate together! Please register above to help us plan for food. Between gatherings, we’ll also offer optional weekly devotions and simple activities you can do at home to keep the spirit of the season alive. Attend one, two, or all three FREE sessions (donations welcome!), and opt in for the weekly devotionals. Can't attend one of the sessions, no worries! Each of the three stories will also be covered in one of the weekly devotions. To opt in to the weekly devotions, click here!

Family Faith Adventures #1: The Great Kickoff Course

️ Sunday, June 8 | 4:00–7:00 PM
North Raleigh UMC – 8501 Honeycutt Rd. at Falls & 540
️ Outside (weather permitting) or inside the Youth Building
Please register: nrumc.org/kidsevents

Start your summer with an unforgettable adventure! At Family Faith Adventures: The Great Kickoff Course, your family will jump into an exciting evening packed with music, a dramatic Bible story (Exodus 13:17–22), and a twisty obstacle course challenge. You’ll explore how sometimes we go off course—but God always leads the way!

Crafts, games, and hands-on activities will keep preschoolers through 5th graders (and their grownups!) laughing, learning, and growing in faith. Food is included, and the fun is free—just bring your sense of adventure!

Family Faith Adventures #2: Sweet Treats & Cool Faith

️ Saturday, July 19 | 9:00–11:30 AM
North Raleigh UMC – 8501 Honeycutt Rd. at Falls & 540
️ Outside (weather permitting) or inside the Youth Building
Please register: nrumc.org/kidsevents

Beat the heat and fill your morning with joy at Sweet Treats & Cool Faith, the second stop in our Family Faith Adventures series! Families will gather for energizing music, a live retelling of Abraham’s big journey (Genesis 12:1–9), and a super sweet ice cream treat to top it all off.

Explore themed stations with creative crafts, games, and science activities built for preschool–5th grade kids and their adults. It’s the perfect way to stay cool and stay connected—while discovering how faith can take us to amazing places!

Family Faith Adventures #3: Splash & Shine Finale

️ Saturday, August 9 | 4:00–7:00 PM
North Raleigh UMC – 8501 Honeycutt Rd. at Falls & 540
️ Outside (weather permitting) or inside the Youth Building
Please register: nrumc.org/kidsevents

Slide into the grand finale of summer with Splash & Shine! Families will gather for a high-energy celebration with music, a dramatic story about Paul’s journey (Acts 18:1–11), and a giant water slide adventure you won’t want to miss.

From crafts and games to hands-on faith-filled science fun, this event is packed with ways for families to laugh, learn, and grow together. Come cool off and celebrate the God who’s with us—wherever life takes us.

It takes many hands to show God's love to our littlest disciples!

Vacation Bible School is the best week of the summer for children's ministry. And to make it happen, we need volunteers of all ages!

Are you good with crafts?

Do you like to prepare food?

Do you like to act or prepare sets for the stage?

Do you enjoy simple science experiments?

Do you have a few hours to help with moving chairs and tables?

Do you like to decorate?

Do you enjoy talking with kids and watching them shine when they learn about God?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we need you!

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