Real Buddies
Real Buddies (preschool - 6th grade) meet every Wednesday night from 6:45 - 8 pm in Room 8. And this year we are trying something new!  We start out as a whole group for a lesson; then we break out into age groups (PreK - K; 1st - 3rd; 4th-6th) for games and other activities; then we come back together at the end for snacks and/or music.

Thanks to Barb Norman, Brenda Hoschele, Peghi Webb & Kendra Kohfeld-Stout for helping with our program this year! For more information on meeting times and activities contact Lara Norman-Kehe

Calling all Real Buddies.....! Current News & Schedule

Senior High = FISH or "Friends In Senior High"
Junior High = Circle of Friends
Meets most Sundays after church.

Current News & Activities:
Reflections from Nancy Bacon about a new way of organizing youth activities.

Preschool thru Senior High. Adult study programs occur often and at varying times. Call for information or consult church calendar. Nursery available during church services. More....

Current Study group ponders the question: "Is there a Crisis in California Health Care?" Study Group meets before worship at 9am in the Fireside Room.
For other possible mental stimulation see news notice re. "Chick Flicks"

Calling all young adults!

First Congregational Church of Bakersfield is cooking up some really exciting activities!

Hiking anyone? All young adults are invited to join us on Sunday, October 7 for a leisurely 4 mile hike to the peak of Mt. Pinos (elevation 8831). This hike should take approximately 2.5 hours. Meet at First Congregational Church at 11:30 am to carpool up to the Frazier Park exit. Contact Nancy Bacon at 665-1699 if you are interested! Don’t forget to bring plenty of water!!!

Book discussion and African dinner! Join us for a book discussion and authentic African dinner on Friday, November 9. Young adults should read “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier” by Ishmael Beah. The book can be found at Starbucks. Dinner will include Lupusi Abuntele (cooked greens and groundnut), Nashima (African cornmeal porridge), Bobotie (curried African meatloaf) and African vegetable soup. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm at the home of Anna Jacobson and Brandon Pratt. Please RSVP to Anna at (310) 740-7659 to get directions.

Habitat for Humanity Build at the Kern County Fair!  Young adults ages 16-30 are encouraged to join Habitat for Humanity for a house building project at the fairgrounds on Sunday, September 23 from 1-6 pm. All participants will receive a free pass to the fair for their efforts!

As you can see, First Congregational Church has some exciting things happening for young adults! Bring your friends!

If you have any questions, call Nancy Bacon at 665-1699.

Director: Nancy Bacon
A message from Nancy

Director: Lara Norman-Kehe

Lara's primary office hours will be Monday and Tuesday, from approximately 9am - 2pm.  If I'm not in the office, or if you need to reach me outside of those days or times, please feel free to contact me at home by phone or email.  Thank you!

Superintendent: Stacy Grant
Asst. Superintendent: Katherine Kurima

Leaders: Nancy Bacon

Leaders: Nancy Bacon