Events
Here's some of what we are doing in Illuminate throughout the year!
Check back frequently for updates!
Contact us if you have any questions about our events!
Check back frequently for updates!
Contact us if you have any questions about our events!
*Current Wednesday Schedule*
Due to the extra safety measures needed for Covid-19, our meeting schedule for Wednesday nights looks different than normal. For the months of November and December, we will be meeting with a revised schedule from 6-8pm each week. To ensure lower numbers, middle school and high school small groups will meet in the church on alternating weeks. In the weeks your small group is not at the church, we are encouraging virtual gatherings via zoom, or in person gatherings at the home of your small group leaders. We ask that everyone wears a mask at all times while they are inside the church building.
Here is the current schedule for the remainder of 2020:
November 4 -- Middle School
November 11 -- HIgh School
November 18 -- Middle School
November 25 -- NO YOUTH
December 2 -- High School
December 9 -- Middle School
December 16 -- High School
December 23 -- NO YOUTH
December 30 -- NO YOUTH
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Please contact Collin with any additional questions!
Here is the current schedule for the remainder of 2020:
November 4 -- Middle School
November 11 -- HIgh School
November 18 -- Middle School
November 25 -- NO YOUTH
December 2 -- High School
December 9 -- Middle School
December 16 -- High School
December 23 -- NO YOUTH
December 30 -- NO YOUTH
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Please contact Collin with any additional questions!
Summer - Fall
* Please note * Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many of these events are subject to change. Check out our 'Virtual' page for online connection opportunities, and contact us for more information about how we are getting together during this time!
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Summer Book Study
During the summer, we will be meeting aside from our regular hours to read through and discuss a book! Most recently we worked through a little bit of "Love Does." Contact us for more information if you would like to study with us! 
Day Trips
Every summer, we set aside a day for an awesome time together. Trips include days in Hershey Park, hikes, the zoo, and so many others! 
Fifth Quarters and
Open Gyms Join us occasionally after some Chambersburg home football games for some open-gym style fun! We'll also have board game, video game, and food stations too! There's something for everyone! During other times in the year, we will open up our gym for some games like dodge ball, basketball, and more! Lock-In -- December 2020
An overnight event at the church. A trip to the bowling alley for late-night bowling, lots of food, a movie, a lesson, and other fun stuff in between! |
Mission Trip -- Summer 2021
Every summer, we participate in a mission trip to emphasize the importance of serving others in need. We travel both near and far, with past trips to places like Philadelphia, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and more. 
Impact -- Summer 2021
One of our favorite events of the year. A 5-day camping trip filled with worship, games, food, spiritual growth, and fellowship. Put on by Salt 'n Light Youth Ministries. Contact us or visit their site for more information -- http://snlym.com/events-ministries/impact/ Fall Fest -- September 2021
A night to celebrate the start of a new school year -- but also a new ministry year. Awesome food. Huge inflatables. Lots of fun! 
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Winter - Spring
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8.1.2. Retreat -- February 26-28, 2021
Our annual retreat (for grades 8-12) takes us for a weekend to Mt. Asbury Retreat Center in Newville. This year, we are going to explore the theme, "Trees" over the weekend through 4 awesome sessions, enjoy small group discussions, tasty food provided by Mt. Asbury staff, and plenty of time for fellowship and games! 
Zeteo -- January 2021
Winter retreat for all students put on by Salt 'n Light Youth Ministry! Contact us for more information regarding cost and other details. |
Christmas Party
December 2, 2020 Enjoy an "elegant" Christmas dinner in our youth room, participate in a gag gift exchange, and play some Christmas-themed games! Don't forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweaters! 
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Year Round
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Wednesday Nights
Our main time together as a group. We meet mostly every Wednesday throughout the year from 6:30-8:45pm at the church. This time usually includes some hang-out time, snacks, announcements, a lesson, small group discussions, and a game in our gym. If there is a Wednesday we are not meeting, you can find out here first! Be sure to check us out online for "Virtual Edition" youth groups! Find us on YouTube! First Nights
We meet for "First Nights" on the first Wednesday of each month (unless it is otherwise stated). These nights provide awesome opportunities to invite friends or check out our group! They include great activities like Game nights, Video Game Tournaments, Movie Nights, and more. You can find out right here when the next "First" will be! |
Sunday School
We meet every Sunday up in our youth room from 9:30-10:30am for Sunday School. On the first Sunday of each month, we join the 9:30 Contemporary service for worship and communion. Creative Arts
Love to sing in a choir, or on a praise team? Have an instrument you want to play? Or maybe you want to explore your gifts in acting, video editing, dancing, audio/visual, art, and more! Our Creative Arts teams meet every Wednesday before youth from 6:00-6:30pm. We also share these gifts on Sunday mornings! Please contact us if you are interested in joining! Confirmation
For any student 7th grade and up, confirmation is a class where you further explore your faith and what it means to be a part of the United Methodist Church. Each student picks a mentor and they attend classes together. At the end of Confirmation, students have the option of joining our church. If you would like to participate in our next Confirmation class, be sure to contact our youth minister for further information. Contact Collin for information on joining us for Confirmation 2020-2021 |
