Something puzzling is happening in the Simpson Room at Sewickley UMC. The Fellowship of the Cross youth have launched a puzzle table, where all are welcome to spend a few moments helping us put puzzles together. The idea for a puzzle table surfaced in our February Education Committee meeting where the group discussed the Leadership Board’s 2026 “God-sized goal” to increase “intergenerational engagement.” Wouldn’t a puzzle table draw people of all ages together?
FOTC youth Frankie and Gideon started a puzzle around 11:20 am on February 22. Three more people drifted to their table, and the puzzle was completed before the 11:00 am worship service ended. There is promise in the project. The puzzle table is a work-in-progress, and we need input from the church family.
Should we use a round, rectangular, or square table?
Should we choose a corner of the Simpson Room near the windows or nearer the sanctuary?
Should we use a puzzle mat?
Should we have multiple puzzles, featuring different skill levels, progressing simultaneously?
Should we keep a puzzle diary, perhaps a photo diary, to record the puzzles we finish?
Should we schedule puzzle events?
We are also looking for church family members who might have puzzles to share with us. If you can help us with our puzzling project, please contact Grace Rogansky or Bill Utterback or any youth involved with Fellowship of the Cross.