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I’m so thankful for all those involved in our fourteen live (and one virtual) Porch Pods this weekend! I’m not just talking about the eighty five folks in various locations, but also thankful for the parents who drove, the porch hosts who swept, provided water and turned on their pretty lights, and the neighbors who … Continue reading You Cook?

At last! So excited that CAYG Porch Pods start this weekend! Don’t forget to bring these three things: Bible, water bottle and a mask. Six CAYG Porch Pods on Friday night 7-8:30pm. The gals Pods meet on Portland St. If you (or your daughter) is involved, you should have already received an email with the … Continue reading This weekend!

Just seven days to our first weekend of Porch Pods! Everyone who has successfully registered will be contacted in the next 24 hours with information about their address and group members. What four things should you bring? A Bible, a water bottle, a mask and a lantern! It will be dark by 8.30pm and not … Continue reading Seven Days Away!

Praying for all who Returned to School today and will be doing so next week! Both those who learn and those who teach! O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and … Continue reading The Return

This image of a raised bed has been on the Parents of CAYG facebook page for a while now, with the explanation below: “a metaphor for my hopes for youth group – good content and structure to help our youth grow and flourish.” At the beginning of my fifth year here at Ascension, the ‘raised … Continue reading A Raised Bed Tragedy?

We know the vital importance of connection and communication. We know the vital importance of wearing masks when interacting with those outside our household during ‘Covid-tide’. We also know there are many in CAYG circles who are gifted creators! Would you like to enter our clear-mask-making competition? You have THREE WEEKS (deadline August 11) to … Continue reading $100 Clear Mask Competition

Penultimate CAYG back yard groups this week / weekend. Today is the last day to sign up for the bike trip to Laurelville! I’m looking forward to the quality time with people, in the great outdoors, while maintaining a safe distance! Click here for more info and to sign up. Parents: as schools and school … Continue reading Last day to sign up

CAYG back yard groups begin again this week after the Independence Day weekend. Hope you are all well! I am opening registration for the Bike to Laurelville trip on Friday July 24. If you’re interested, please complete this form below. Thanks! This is a wonderfully healthy opportunity to make memories (calf muscles) and build friendships … Continue reading CAYG is back! Plus Bike trip registration opens

Hello! No CAYG events this Friday or Sunday. But if your small group is planning something different your leaders will let you know! There is a POTENTIAL CAYG bike ride from Ascension to Laurelville on Friday June 24th, with a view to camping overnight and participating in Ascension’s Day Away at Laurelville on Saturday June … Continue reading 4th July + Bike 24th?

Hey friends. When I flew from the UK in August 2012 I imagined I was leaving rainy summers behind. Ah well. Pittsburgh does definitely feel like home now. Here are the CAYG small group locations if it looks like rain. These are the options I provide, but each small group’s leaders have the final say … Continue reading Rain Contingencies