Parents! Get away for the Evening!

We know how hard it is to get time on your own or with your spouse, so we want to help! Join us for a monthly date night where you can invest in your relationship or just take a much-needed night to yourself. 

Come by Third at 6:00 p.m. to drop off your kids, receive words of encouragement about parenting and your relationship, and then go on a date, have dinner with another couple, or do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself. Come back by 9:00 p.m. to gather your kids. 

We hope this is a restorative time for parents! 

Note: due to space and childcare constraints, this event is for our Third Church families. Childcare is provided by our wonderful nursery workers. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 10th.

Upcoming Parents’ Night Out: Fridays, April 25, May 16 (new registrations will be required)

Sign up here

That’s right… We’re talking about THE TALK

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.

Saturday, January 18, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Third Church

Childcare available with registration

Questions: Contact Blair Bigelow: blairb@thirdrva.org

Cultivating Connection in the Chaos of Life

Marriage Workshop with Miriam Bott

Saturday, April 20
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Rooms C & D, Regency

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. 

Join us for a family movie night at Regency

Questions? Contact Blair Bigelow.

That’s right… We’re talking about THE TALK

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.

Saturday, January 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Third at Regency)

Race, cheer, and worship on Sunday, October 29!

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!

Important Changes to Worship on October 29

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 us for our 2nd annual Splish Splash Saturday event!

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.

Join us for a family movie night in the Fellowship Hall!

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.