This Week at ECV

July 4th BBQ 2pm - ? 810 Elm Street (Hartley's) It's party time! There will be an all-church BBQ on the 4th of July in the Hartley's backyard. (Note: the entrance to the backyard is on Ellsworth Ave.) The grills will be firing up around 2pm for an afternoon for fun and fellowship. ECV will provide burgers (including veggie & turkey) and hot dogs. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and your own drinks. There will be a wading pool for the kids to enjoy and plenty of laughter and conversation for all. We will send out a cancellation email in the case of rain. Bring your family, bring your friends, and join the fun!
Kingdom Cafe Friday, July 20th 4:30-6:30pm at UCG The Kingdom Cafe is an open mic event for the youth of New Haven. The momentum is growing from month to month as more students step out in self-expression. Ways you can help: -Providing snacks -Set-up and/or prayer -Engaging with the kids -Presenting a piece of art  -Inviting teenagers Contact George to get involved	ECV's 5th Annual Ice Cream-Off Thursday, July 19th 7:30-9:30pm 290 Fountain St. ECV is young. We are not a people steeped in tradition - save one. The annual ice-cream off. It's a sacred gathering of ice cream eaters tasting and testing the skills of ice cream makers. (Yes, there will be prizes.) Bring your own home-made ice cream  to compete in this night of laughter and indulgence . Really, you don't want to miss this.	Youth Art & Justice Workshops Saturday, July 21st 1-4pm, UCG Parish House There will be a series of three workshops, beginning on July 21st,  for New Haven youth to learn about different forms of art and how they connect with ideas of personal growth, self-expression, and social justice. Students will also have a chance to create original art. If you are an artist or have a heart for youth, please contact George to see how you can help.
On Deck - Worship Encounter Night: July 27th, 7-9pm