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Youth (Echo)

“Echo” is what we call our youth ministry, where students are invited into the beautiful life that God intended for us.

Below is a list of resources on our web site related this ministry. Feel free to use the filter checkboxes to narrow your search and easily find what you are looking for.


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Ash Wednesday Photos

Thanks for joining us for our special Ash Wednesday service! It was a lovely evening of sharing a meal together followed by reflection and worship. Read More 


Making Space for Advent

Echo, our youth ministry for 7-12th graders, is taking a counter-cultural approach to Advent this season and stepping away from the spirit of go-go-go. Instead, they’re pausing to experience the Holy Spirit and the simplicity of Christ. Read More 


EchOlympics 2019

Last week, the Gathering Area turned into a battle ground as Echo held their annual EchOlympics competition with the Blue Room vs. the Red Room! As you can see by the photos, Echo kids never have any fun 😉 Read More 


Holiday Events

The holidays are always a special time to get together with friends, family and the community. No matter who you are, we’re sure to have something on the calendar you’d enjoy. We’d love to share the season with you! Read More 


Echo Fall Retreat 2019

This fall’s Echo retreat brought together 80 students for a weekend focused on learning how to connect, be relational and build trust. Read More 


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Wednesday Together

An evening for all generations to take a break from the busyness of life and recharge. Join us as we fellowship and grow in our faith together! Read More 


Music Fest 2019 Photos

On Wednesday, August 14 we hosted Music Fest 2019! Thanks to The Mighty Revivals, Ten20, Reception of Four and Spooky Tanya for playing at the event, and to everybody who came out. It was a great night with awesome people, groovy music and wonderful weather! Read More 


EchOlympics 2018

This week, Echo held their annual EchOlympics competition, pitting the Blue Room vs. the Red Room. Read More 


Fall Retreat: Echo Journey Groups

Our Echo ministry for 7th-12th graders recently hosted a fall retreat deep in the woods of Hudson, WI. Surrounded by each other and nature, they found it both fun and challenging. Read More 


West Viriginia Missions Trip Recap

This summer, twenty Echo students signed up to see and reveal Jesus among the rural poor of Appalachia. The group spent a week in West Virginia working alongside Mustard Seeds and Mountains, a Christian community development organization that has been building relationships in hill communities left behind by the modernization of the coal mining industry. Some of the highlights students … Read More 


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"I was incredibly blessed by everyone who came out to the clean-up event to serve neighborhood seniors. It literally brought me to tears knowing that there are amazing people out there restoring my hope in what it means to love and serve each other."

– Merrick Community Services staff member