STL Café
Tues, Wed & Thur // 4-7 PM
We are excited to offer a safe, after-school alternative! Students are invited to hang out, work on homework, play games and connect with other youth. Come, connect, enjoy specialty coffee and help support missions through Speed the Light! Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are for students in grades 6-12 only. Saturdays are open to everyone.
Pre-Service HYPE
Wed // 6-6:55 PM
Pre-service HYPE is where students can enjoy large group games, gaga ball, 9 square, basketball & volleyball. In addition, we often host video gaming competitions and more. Our Game Room and Youth Cafe is also open before and after services.
Wednesday Service
Wed // 7 PM
Our Youth service features energetic worship and a relevant message from Discover Youth Pastor Steve or one of our Youth Leaders. Students breakout into groups by age for a deeper dive into the lesson. Time is also spent around the altar seeking God.
STL Café
Tues, Wed & Thur // 4-7 PM
We are excited to offer a safe, after-school alternative! Students are invited to hang out, work on homework, play games and connect with other youth. Come, connect, enjoy specialty coffee and help support missions through Speed the Light! Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are for students in grades 6-12 only. Saturdays are open to everyone.
Pre-Service HYPE
Wed // 6-6:55 PM
Pre-service HYPE is where students can enjoy large group games, gaga ball, 9 square, basketball & volleyball. In addition, we often host video gaming competitions and more. Our Game Room and Youth Cafe is also open before and after services.
Wednesday Service
Wed // 7 PM
Our Youth service features energetic worship and a relevant message from Discover Youth Pastor Steve or one of our Youth Leaders. Students breakout into groups by age for a deeper dive into the lesson. Time is also spent around the altar seeking God.
Sunday Groups
Grouped by grade levels, Youth Sunday Morning Groups offer a place for teens to dive deeper into God's Word while connecting with other teens in a small group atmosphere. There are groups at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Leaders
Students have the opportunity to impact the lives of teens around them through C.R.E.W. Student Leadership. We also have a place for Adult Leaders who would like to invest in the lives of our youth.
Sunday Groups
Grouped by grade levels, Youth Sunday Morning Groups offer a place for teens to dive deeper into God's Word while connecting with other teens in a small group atmosphere. There are groups at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Leaders
Students have the opportunity to impact the lives of teens around them through C.R.E.W. Student Leadership. We also have a place for Adult Leaders who would like to invest in the lives of our youth.
Events
Winter Retreat
February 23-25, 2024
This is a fun-filled spiritual weekend for students grades 6-12. Winter Retreat is set up around small group breakouts, and allows great opportunity to drive deeper into your relationship with Christ. In addition, you form new friendships within our youth family!
Summer Camps
Sr. High: July 15-19, 2024
Jr. High: July 29-August 2, 2024
Located on the shores of Spencer Lake outside of Waupaca, WI, hundreds of teens from Wisconsin and Northern Michigan gather for, "The best week of your life." Youth attend Summer Camp two different weeks, one for High School students and one for Middle School students.
Youth Convention
November 8-10, 2024
This is a high-energy, 3-day event in the fall with teens from all across Illinois and Wisconsin. Students gather for powerful services filled with worship and challenges from dynamic speakers. In addition, the break-out groups are super engaging. Unlike our Summer Camp and Winter Retreat, the overnight accommodations for Youth Convention are in an area hotel.
Annual Events
Winter Retreat
February 23-25, 2024
This is a fun-filled spiritual weekend for students grades 6-12. Winter Retreat is set up around small group breakouts, and allows great opportunity to drive deeper into your relationship with Christ. In addition, you form new friendships within our youth family!
Summer Camps
Sr. High: July 15-19, 2024
Jr. High: July 29-August 2, 2024
Located on the shores of Spencer Lake outside of Waupaca, WI, hundreds of teens from Wisconsin and Northern Michigan gather for, "The best week of your life." Youth attend Summer Camp two different weeks, one for High School students and one for Middle School students.
Youth Convention
November 8-10, 2024
This is a high-energy, 2-day event in the fall with teens from all across Illinois and Wisconsin. Students gather for powerful services filled with worship and challenges from dynamic speakers. In addition, the break-out groups are super engaging. Unlike our Summer Camp and Winter Retreat, the overnight accommodations for Youth Convention are in an area hotel.