As a church, we hope to be marked by the love we have for one another (John 13:35). While Sunday rhythms give us a chance to quickly interact and engage with another, it’s often just enough time to say “hi” and “bye” before we’re back in our car. In an effort to cultivate community and build relationships with one another and our volunteer team in RLA Kids, we are excited to continue celebrating Family Connects as a regular rhythm of our church! Our hope is that we can spend time, getting to know and invest in one another, so that we can best care for, encourage, and love one another.

Family Connect is designed to be less programatic and more be a great time to simply have a fun day together in the park. We will bring waters, snacks, games, toys, and music. You’re encouraged to pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy the beautiful park alongside others in our church and community. There is a jungle gym, a parking lot, and a splash pad (bring kids’ swimsuits and towels of you would like them to participate). While many of our Kids Min volunteers are planning to be in attendance, they will be there interact with families and kids — kids will still need to be under parents supervision while we are there (so please no dropping off!)

While this event is primarily designed as a great time for the families, kids, and RLA Kids Volunteers to connect, all of us are part of this church family and should be invested in the lives of families in our church; we would love to have anyone in the church attend! We also encourage everyone to reach out to their neighbors and invite families outside our church — Christian and non-Christian alike — to join us as we seek to live our lives in community in the city.