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The Student Ministry team provides church gatherings, small groups, events, serving opportunities, retreats, and more for Middle School and High School students. These activities allow students to connect with one another, play games, and talk about what it’s like to live for Christ.
SPECIAL EVENTS
December 10: Middle School Christmas Party
"Crocs, Socks, and Nuggets": Students, feel free to wear silly socks and crocs, sandals, or some crazy shoes to our Christmas Party. We’ll have karaoke, Christmas games, cookie decorating, chicken nuggets, tater tots, mac and cheese, and a message about two guys who saved Christmas! Hope you can make it to this special night. The party is free, and no RSVP is required. We'll start at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Bring friends!
December 10: High School Christmas Party
Wear your best Christmas PJs as we enjoy a crazy night of fun Christmas activities. We will have board games, Christmas karaoke, cookie decorating, and Christmas classic movie. We will provide goodies such as pigs in a blanket, tater tots, mac & cheese, hot chocolate, and Christmas cookies! Please bring a blanket and a pillow for the movie. The party is free, and no RSVP is required. We'll start at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Bring friends!
January 23-25: Winter Retreats
We are headed to Camp Spofford, NH, for our annual Valley Students Winter Retreats!
There will be separate retreats for students in Grades 7-8 and for high school students. We will have a fantastic weekend spending time in God's Word and hearing powerful messages from our speaker.
Click here for a packing list and cell phone policy for the retreat.
Drop off will be at 5 p.m. at Valley on January 23. Pick-up from Valley will be at 3 p.m. on January 25
The cost is $175 per person if you register by Sunday, Jan. 4. After that day, the price is $195. Click below to register.
FEATURED EVENT
STUDENT MINISTRY
Sundays for Students
Sundays from 9-11:30 a.m.
Grades 5-6 meet in Room 207 at the 9 AM service.
Grades 5-8 meet in Room 207 at the 10:30 AM service. Grades 9-12 meet in Room 209 at the 10:30 AM service.
Root56 for Grades 5-6
Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., September-May
Students engage in fun activities and hear a Bible teaching that is relevant to their everyday lives. Students then break into small groups called Huddles, where they become more acquainted with their peers and leaders as they encourage each other in their faith.
No sign-up or cost, all students are welcome!
RIOT for Grades 7-8
Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., September-May
At RIOT, Students meet for fun activities and a relevant Bible teaching. Then, they break out into small groups, called Huddles, where peers and leaders encourage one another and share about their personal faith journeys.
No sign-up or cost, all students are welcome!
Synergy for High School
Every other Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m., September-May
At Synergy, students enjoy fellowship, worship, fun, and a relevant Bible teaching.
No sign-up or cost, all students are welcome!
Growth Groups for High School
Every other Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m., September-May
Growth Groups meet on the weeks when Synergy does not meet. Groups are the place where High School students connect, support one another, study the Bible, and pray.
No sign-up or cost, all students are welcome!
College & Young Adult Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 209
Young adults and college students meet to build friendships and learn from the Bible, no RSVP is needed. For more information, please reach out to Brandon Sanford.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SERVE
Serving Opportunities for Adults
Would you like to join the Student Ministry Team in their effort to disciple middle and high school students? There are many opportunities to serve as a group leader, guest speaker, activity coordinator or event chaperone. Tap the button below to learn more and begin the KidSafe process.
Serving Opportunities for Students
There are three ways for students to serve! 1: High School Student Leadership. This team meets once a month, providing students opportunities to grow as a student leader. 2: Serve at Valley. All students can serve weekly in Valley Worship Arts, Valley Kids, and our Disability Community. 3. Serve our Neighbors. Each month, a group of students heads out to a Local Outreach partner to serve people who need a little help.
RESOURCES
Text Message Alerts
Subscribe to receive text alerts about student ministry events, including snow day cancellations, updates and registration reminders.
Text the word ms56 to 860.365.8080 to receive text alerts for Grades 5-6
Text the word ms78 to 860.365.8080 to receive text alerts for Grades 7-8
Text the word hs912 to 860.365.8080 to receive text alerts for Grades 9-12
Mental Health Resources
If you or a family member are struggling with depression, anxiety or mental illness, we invite you to contact our Care Ministry, who will assist you in finding professional help.
RightNow Media
RightNow Media is a library of devotional videos, bible study lessons, and Christian documentaries. Here, students can learn on their own or catch-up on a missed bible study lesson. Click the link below to sign in under Valley Community.
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