school year
weekly Meetings
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
Middle School and High School
Ignite is the Midweek gathering for students in grades 6–12. With worship, teaching, and small groups, it’s a weekly space to grow in faith and stay grounded during the school year.
Sundays 6-7:30pm
Middle School
Collide is the Sunday night gathering for students in grades 6–8. With games, teaching, and small groups, it’s a weekly space to explore faith and build lasting relationships. No registration required.
Sundays 6:30-8pm
High School
High School Community Groups meet weekly in homes to share meals, read Scripture, pray, serve, and have fun. It’s where authentic community forms and faith takes root. [Register]
Our Youth Ministry has planned a full summer of connection and growth for students entering grades 6–12. From WAVE nights to hangouts and special events, there are plenty of ways for students to stay engaged—with one another and with Jesus. It’s all mapped out on this year’s Summer Calendar.
SIDE/SIDE
Side-by-side groups are short-term Bible Study and discipleship groups built around student schedules. They are available to groups of 2-4 students and are designed to be 2-6 weeks long depending on the study.
Group interests range from studies on the Gospels of John or Mark, Bible journaling, learning to tell your faith story, discovering your identity in christ, and more.
Leadership Opportunities
Lead a Side/Side Group
Side by Side groups are short-term discipleship groups that are built around student and family schedules. These 2-6 week studies could cover the gospel of Mark or John, Bible journaling, telling your faith story, discovering your identity in Christ, evangelism, and more. We would love to train you to lead a group. Start the process by sending an email to lead a middle school or high school side/side group.
Events
Events are a great way to build community with other students. Join in on upcoming events!
For Parents
Parenting is messy and we want to enter the messiness with you. It takes a community to disciple a child, and we cherish the opportunity to walk alongside your family in this discipleship process.
5 Things
This is THE BEST way to stay connected with Youth Ministries. This weekly email newsletter reminds you of upcoming events and opportunities but also gives a weekly article that relates to raising today's youth.
Facebook Page
Follow our parents Facebook page for ministry information and helpful resources that will help you win as a parent.
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ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND CHALLENGE
Our youth ministry wants to walk with you as you help your teenage child learn the Jesus way. Please feel free to connect with us and ask questions. We would be happy to talk with you about how we can best help you and your family.
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Our students are up against a lot of challenges and life change. By joining our prayer team, you will receive monthly emails on how you can cover our students in prayer as they go out to be disciples in a challenging phase of life.
Thinking about College?
Christ. Scholarship. Service. Huntington University is just down the road and is an affiliated United Brethren university. Offering a wide range of undergrad and graduate degrees, it is an excellent learning environment close to home.
Scholarship Application
We don't want costs to be a reason for you not to participate in an upcoming trip or event. To apply for a scholarship, please download the form and follow the instructions.
Youth Ministries
Upcoming Events & Mission Trips
All students in incoming grades 6-12 are invited to attend our Summer WAVE meetings. ALL WAVE meetings feature games, Bible study, and group sharing. Middle Schoolers meet at The Branch and High Schoolers meet in homes. Click Learn More for details.
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High School Community Groups are where students build Christ-centered relationships and grow in their faith together. Groups launch this fall—but the deadline to register is July 20, so don’t wait!
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Youth Ministries is hosting a bonfire at ECC's firepit for all middle and high school students. We will have food, games, and info about our upcoming meetings and events. Bring a friend and make a plan to join us!
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Each Sunday evening, students in grades 6–8 gather at Emmanuel for high-energy games, snacks, teaching from God’s Word, and honest conversations in small groups.
Ignite is the Midweek gathering for students in grades 6–12. With worship, teaching, and small groups, it’s a weekly space to grow in faith and stay grounded during the school year.