Middle and high school youth groups
We work to develop our youth into mature leaders for the mission of Jesus. Our vision for Youth Ministry is to create a safe place for youth to grow in their faith in Jesus. Our youth love one another and develop a community that is both closely knit and welcoming. Through relational lunches once a month, retreats, and leadership training we create fully committed followers of Jesus.
Please fill out a Permission Form for the 2023 year!
Upcoming Youth events
February
3: Pizza and Game Night for Middle School in the Youth Center, 5-8 p.m.
5: High School Lunch Out to Fargo’s, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Bring $10 for Lunch. Meet at the Round Desk.
12: Superbowl Party for Middle School and High School in the Youth Center, 4 – 8 p.m.
Bring chips, drinks, or your favorite snack food to share! Dinner will be pizza.
17-18: High School Retreat in the Peel House, 6 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Saturday
Theme: “Where is the Love?”
19: BElong YOUth Collective in the Peel House, 6-8 p.m.
Be You and Belong. A new affirming, inclusive community of youth groups in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
Youth in grades 6 to 12, of all backgrounds, are invited to join this welcoming and loving community
for times of connection, inspiration, and worship. Feel free to bring a friend!
21: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Gathering Place, 6-8 p.m.
This will be a joint fundraiser for our Youth Handbells and Youth Summer Trips. If you would like to volunteer, sign up here.
22: Ash Wednesday Service at 7 p.m.
No Confirmation Small Group or Middle School Youth Group
26: Supervised Hang-Out Time in the Youth Center, 12 – 3 p.m.
Grades 6 – 12
Middle school
See the top of this page for all the exciting events we have on the calendar this month!
Our 6th and 7th graders meet alongside our 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship for Sunday School and Service Learning.
We
have Confirmation class for 8th and 9th graders taught by Michaela
Eskew, our Minister of Faith Formation. It meets on Wednesdays from
7 to 8 p.m. Click here for more infomation
Middle School Youth Group runs weekly on Wednesday Nights from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Peel House Youth Center. Youth Group includes a faith formation lesson as well as games and yummy snacks!
Our middle school youth also have the opportunity to be part of the KICK Team (Kids In Christ Helping Kids.) The KICK team helps in the ministry of Preschool and K-5 age group kids.
KICK Team Training will be June 7, 2023 from 9:30 - 3 p.m.
First Bibles - (6th grade): Fall 2023 Date Coming Soon!
At the beginning of each year, we recognize our 6th graders as they transition from elementary Sunday School into Middle School Youth Group. To help prepare them for the affirmation of faith we equip them with new study Bibles which they receive on the first Wednesday of the new school year during our 7 p.m. Wednesday Night LIGHT worship.
High School Youth Group
See the top of this page for all the exciting events we have on the calendar this month!
High School Youth Group runs bi-weekly from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Peel House Youth Center.
Lessons and Games for this youth group have all been chosen by the Youth themselves!
High School students also have the opportunity to be part of the KICK Team (Kids In Christ Helping Kids.) The KICK team helps in the ministry of Preschool and K-5 age group kids.
High School students can also serve as Sunday School Shepherds and assist in teaching the faith to our children during Sunday School. Shepherds have a weekly bible study on Sunday mornings from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. and are encouraged to participate weekly in Youth Group and/or Worship.
High School Bell Choir is called the Celebration Ringers and they meet weekly for practice and then go on a week-long concert tour in the summer.
summer youth trips
Each summer we offer a High School trip out of state. This trip helps our youth to grow in faith, serve the community and deepen their friendships.
High School Summer Trip
We are going to... Flagstaff, Arizona !!!
Trip Dates: June 16 - 23 , 2023
Info Meeting for Parents and Youth on March 19 at 12 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 1
Cost: $150 per person
