Is your child ready to take communion? Come to this class with one of our Pastors to discuss the meaning of communion and how to know when your child is ready!
We're forming a children's choir for 2nd-4th Graders to sing in worship on November 24!
Talking to our kids about sex, birth, body safety, pornography, and other related topics can feel very overwhelming and awkward at times, but we all know how important it is. They'll learn about these things at some point (sooner than we think), and as their parents, we want to be the first place they hear about it.
During the workshop, we'll watch and discuss short videos from the Birds & the Bees curriculum which gives very practical steps on how to begin and continue this conversation with our kids throughout their childhood. We'll also have the opportunity to learn from each other if anyone would like to share experiences (or funny anecdotes) they've had while talking with their kids about sex. The curriculum is geared toward young children through preteens, but the information can easily be scaled to use for teens as well.
Childcare available with registration
Questions: Contact Blair Bigelow: blairb@thirdrva.org
Save the date for a week of fun, creative and movement learning about God's love for us through music, art and Bible stories with friends new and old.
When: Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Final performance Friday, June 13 from 9 am to 11:00 am (parents strongly encouraged to stay on Friday!)
Where: Third Church, 600 Forest Avenue
Who: 3 year olds to rising 5th graders
Registration: Volunteer Registration will open on January 1! Registration for general public will open on March 1, 2025 (until all slots are filled). For on-site VBS volunteers, childcare for 2 and under is available during the week.
Volunteers: We love volunteers and are looking for rising 6th graders up to adults to help in a variety of ways: craft preparation, teaching, group leaders, nursery helpers, recreation, music & movement, hospitality, registration, set up and clean up. Fill out our volunteer registration if you are or your teen is interested in helping. Priority child registration given to week-of volunteers.
IMPORTANT: If your child requires assistance during classroom instruction at their school, parents will need to provide assistance for their child during camp.
If you have any questions, please contact Blair Bigelow.
Join our all church retreat this fall at Shrine Mont! Registration opens April 30
REGISTRATION IS FULL. PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO JOIN OUR WAITLIST.
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.” Psalm 100:1-3
It's time to get LOUD for the Lord this summer at Vacation Bible School! Through music and movement, art projects and storytelling, we'll be learning how we can worship our God with gladness and thanksgiving!
If you have any questions, please contact Blair Bigelow.
When: Monday, June 10 - Thursday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Final performance Friday, June 14 from 9 am to 11:00 am (parents strongly encouraged to stay on Friday!)
Where: Third Church, Regency Mall, 1420 N. Parham Rd.
Who: 3 year olds to rising 5th graders
Registration: Registration is open from March 1, 2024 to May 1, 2024 (or when all slots are filled, if earlier). If registration is full, please click the link to our waitlist. For on-site VBS volunteers, childcare for 2 and under is available during the week.
Volunteers: We love volunteers and are looking for rising 6th graders up to adults to help in a variety of ways: craft preparation, teaching, group leaders, nursery helpers, recreation, music & movement, hospitality, registration, set up and clean up. Fill out our volunteer registration if you are or your teen is interested in helping. Priority child registration given to week-of volunteers.
IMPORTANT: If your child requires assistance during classroom instruction at their school, parents will need to provide assistance for their child during camp.
In the busyness of life, it’s easy for couples to feel like ships passing in the night, lucky to squeak out a coherent conversation at the end of the day. As it turns out, however, connection is an incredibly important aspect of marriage that secures satisfaction and stability over the long haul.
Join counselor Miriam Bott for a marriage workshop where we look at small, tangible ways to cultivate connection weekly that will make a big impact on your relationship.
Cost: $200.* Once you register on Miriam’s website, you will receive a link to pay. Full refunds available up to two weeks prior to the workshop. 50% refund within two weeks.
*We never want cost to keep anyone from registering. Please reach out to Rick Hutton for scholarship information.
Child care available for 10 years old and younger with RSVP to Susan by April 15.
The Club 56 Retreat is a great chance for your 5th or 6th grader to grow in relationships with their friends and with God, connect more deeply with one another and leaders who care about them, and even invite friends who might not have an opportunity like this. And, it's FUN!
Join us for an easy night of fun and food. We will provide pizza* and popcorn (and some healthy stuff too) while we watch the 2008 movie Wall-E. Kids are welcome to wear their PJs and bring blankets or chairs to sit on. This is a wonderful event to invite friends and neighbors, just be sure they register so we have enough food!
*You are welcome to provide your own dinner, especially if you have an ALLERGY. The popcorn will be Boom Chicka Pop and we'll have Made Good desserts for those with allergies.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Monday, February 19.
Questions? Contact Blair Bigelow.
Talking to our kids about sex, birth, body safety, pornography, and other related topics can feel very overwhelming and awkward at times, but we all know how important it is. They'll learn about these things at some point (sooner than we think), and as their parents, we want to be the first place they hear about it.
During the workshop, we'll watch and discuss short videos from the Birds & the Bees curriculum which gives very practical steps on how to begin and continue this conversation with our kids throughout their childhood. We'll also have the opportunity to learn from each other if anyone would like to share experiences (or funny anecdotes) they've had while talking with their kids about sex. The curriculum is geared toward young children through preteens, but the information can easily be scaled to use for teens as well.
Join us as we kick off the Advent season! We will meet in the first floor Gathering Area during the Sunday school hour for a time of worship, a message, and time for a craft!
The Live Red Foundation is hosting a Kids Mile Race around Regency on Sunday morning, October 29. We’re anticipating hundreds of people descending on Regency and want to be a welcoming presence to those who are racing and cheering on their friends and family. Here’s how you can particpate:
Race: Join the one-mile run! Race heats are broken up by age brackets for kids 1-year-old through teenagers. There’s even a race for parents, if mom or dad want to get in on the action!
Coffee & Cheering: Come out to enjoy coffee and snacks while cheering on the racers. We have told the Live Red Foundation that we will be hosting a cheering section on the upper floor parking deck by our space. Races begin at 7:30 a.m., so cheering should begin then and last through the morning!
Because the race will circle Regency and because a large portion of our church will be at the Fall Retreat, there are a number of changes to worship that Sunday morning.
Parking: Holly Hill and Starling will still be open, but please park downstairs, on the bottom level of the parking deck. The upper parking deck (that leads to the second floor and our main worship space) will be closed for the race route.
Worship Times: We will only be having one service on Sunday, October 29 at 11:00 a.m. There will be no 8:45 a.m. service or Sunday school. Childcare will still be available for kids kindergarten and younger during the 11:00 a.m. service.
No Sunday School! We will not be holding Sunday school for kids, students or adults this Sunday.
Join our all church retreat this fall at Shrine Mont! Registration opens May 2@
June 19 - June 23, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Third at Regency
Third Family Ministry invites our kids to GO BIG at Regency this summer! Join us for a BIG week of fun learning about the BIG God Story.
Registration and volunteer needs are now FULL! Thank you to all who have signed up!
If you are registered already, you’ll be receiving your info packet in the mail in the coming weeks. Stay tuned— you’ll hear more soon!
Questions? Contact Blair Bigelow
Is your child ready to take communion? Come to this class with one of our Pastors to discuss the meaning of communion and how to know when your child is ready!
Join us as we kick off the Advent season! We will meet in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday school hour for a time of worship, a message, and time for a craft!
You heard that right….we’re planning an All Church Retreat this fall at the beautiful Shrine Mont Retreat Center in Shenandoah County, VA!
In order to reserve our spot, and to potentially open up more housing opportunities for us, we need individuals and families to pre-register so we know how many folks we’re expecting. More details will be released in the coming months, but here is what we know so far:
DATE: Oct. 28-30 (Friday evening through Sunday midday)
LOCATION: Shrine Mont, 2.5-3 hours from Richmond
COST: Pre-registration is $10 per person and will go toward total cost of the weekend (a family of four would be $40).
Total costs are TBD but we anticipate them to be between $200-275/per adult based on housing options (ages 13+ are considered adults), and approximately $100 per child (ages 4-12). Children 3 years old and younger are free.
Pre-registration cost is non-refundable.
FOOD/DRINK: All food and drink will be included with fees.
TRANSPORTATION: Will be on your own (no rental vans or buses)
LODGING: The retreat center has several different housing options including a hotel, small cottages and bunk cabins. There will be options for singles to stay with friends and families to stay together.
GENERAL ITINERARY: Several opportunities for fun and fellowship on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as smaller group activities throughout the day on Saturday. Childcare and student programs will also be provided. Our program committee is still forming and trying to decide what exactly this will look like!
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Questions? Get in touch with Heidi Little or Lauren Luck
Parents and 5th and 6th grade students, please join us for our Club 56 Kick-Off Dinner!
Come ready to cool down with your friends in our makeshift splash pad. We'll have iced coffee for grownups and popsicles for the kids. Pack a lunch and stay for the playground after the water is turned off. A great event to invite friends and neighbors for relaxed fellowship.
Questions? Contact Blair Bigelow.
We'll have a pizza dinner together before we start Inside Out at 6:00. Popcorn provided! Bring your chairs and blankets to set up and relax for the movie!
Questions? Contact Blair Bigelow.
“Our God is So Great” Vacation Bible School
June 27 - June 30, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
July 1, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
600 Forest Ave
Gather with friends- new and old- to explore the GREATNESS of our God in the Big God Story! We will explore God’s greatness from the beginning with creation right up to now as we live out the Easter story every day. Through songs and dancing, crafts and games, we’ll learn just how GREAT our God is.
SCHEDULE:
VBS will run Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Our week will end with a Family Celebration on Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Kids will come with parents or guardians to eat breakfast and worship together, so our kids can share what they have experienced and learned over the week.
WHERE: Third Church, 600 Forest Avenue, Richmond VA 23229
WHO: 4 year olds to Rising 5th graders (fall 2022)
REGISTRATION: Registration is now open! It will remain open until all slots are filled.
You will be notified via email with all information for the week of VBS by mid-June. Childcare for 3 and under is available onsite for volunteers during the week.
VOLUNTEERS: We love volunteers and are looking for 6th graders up to adults to help. All adults will be background checked and undergo training. You can contact Blair Bigelow if you are able to volunteer in the following areas:
hospitality
registration
decorating
set up and/or clean up
And more!
craft preparation
teaching
group leaders
nursery care
recreation
music & movement
Questions? Contact Blair Bigelow
Could your marriage use a little attention?
Join Miriam Bott, a licensed professional counselor, for a 3-hour interactive marriage workshop where you will learn what makes marriages thrive. After this workshop, you will be able to take the tools you’ve learned and connect with your spouse in a new and vibrant way. Learn how small changes can make a big impact on your marriage. Learn more about Miriam.
Saturday, June 4
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Third Church, Fellowship Hall
Cost: Special rate of $150 for members of the Third Community
Group is limited to 20 couples, and we expect to reach this capacity.
To Sign Up: Email Miriam directly
Childcare available! Reserve your spot by emailing Blair by May 29.
Join families of kids kindergarten and younger for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 9! Big siblings welcome too :)
5th and 6th grade students are invited to the annual Club 56 Retreat!
We will gather for games, food, fellowship, and a great guest speaker. Our students will also experience quiet time in God's word. Friends who are in the 5th & 6th grade are welcome to join us!
DATE: Friday, March 25, 6PM - Saturday, March 26, 11AM
LOCATION: Third Church, 600 Forest Ave
COST: $15/per person
Girls will sleep on the top floor in rooms 213-215 (above the Fellowship Hall). Boys will sleep in the basement. Both groups will have 2-3 adult leaders staying with them. Students do not have to spend the night, but we do encourage them to participate in the entire weekend.
Join us as we kick off the Advent season! We will meet in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday school hour for a time of worship, a message, and time for a craft!
Is your child ready to take communion? Come to this class with Pastor Corey to discuss the meaning of communion and how to know when your child is ready!
Join us for a morning of water play and fun activities for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups!
Wear your water clothes, bring a towel, and enjoy some fellowship time with other families. There’ll be popsicles, too!
SPLISH SPLASH SATURDAY
Bring your lunch, and we’ll have some surprises (hint: it’s cold and sweet!!) and will have some time to recognize her service, pray for her, and laugh about all that’s happened these past few years. Don’t forget to pack some camp chairs and sunscreen!
Playground Parking Lot
12:15 p.m.
Bring camp chairs and picnic
Bring your own dinner to eat outside picnic-style in parking lot B (the one by the playground!). We'll eat from 5:30-6pm and then head inside for the movie in the Fellowship Hall. Movie will start between 6:15 and 6:30.
Bring a camp chair or blanket and drinks for your family and if you like your children can wear their jammies! We are asking folks to mask up during the movie to help protect our unvaccinated children.
Invite friends and neighbors!
This time is for families and kids to get together outside to build community, have FUN, and eat ice cream. We’ll be providing the ice cream (The Mister Softee Ice Cream truck, actually!), you bring camp chairs and dinner for your family.
We ask that everyone, ages 5 and older, wears a mask when not eating or drinking and maintain appropriate and safe distancing. The playground will be open too.
We encourage you to invite friends or neighbors!
We will honor May as Foster Care Awareness Month by supporting Third’s Forgotten No More Ministry. Henrico DSS is requesting restaurant gift cards ($25) to give to foster families. We will also have a table set up for children to color cards for local foster children and their families.
We're getting back to the basics: families and kids getting together outside to build community and have FUN. Bring camp chairs and dinner for your family and meet new folks or catch up with friends you haven’t seen in a while. We ask that everyone, ages 5 and older, wears a mask when not eating or drinking and maintain appropriate and safe distancing. The playground will be open too.
We encourage you to invite friends or neighbors! No Zoom password needed, just good old-fashioned fellowship!
Join us for a drive-thru, fun-filled Easter event! Bring your Easter basket or paper bag and collect some fun goodies from some of your Sunday school volunteers.
Going forward, we will host a monthly prayer time over Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month. Our next meetup will be February 17th.
Put your children down for the evening and spend a few minutes with us in prayer.
Wednesday, February 17
8:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Join the Zoom
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Third Church's second grade students and their families are invited to this Bible presentation on Sunday, October 25 in our parking lot.
