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Isaiah Thomas, Associate Pastor and Youth Ministry Director
Marcela Henderman, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of High School Ministry
Brandon Blevins, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Outreach & Discipleship
Catherine Shallow, Youth Ministry Assistant Director of Middle School Ministry
Hayden McMahon, Youth Ministry Associate for High School Ministry
Please reach out to the above staff with any concerns, needs, or questions.
youth Ministry vision & mission statement
Click here to read the Vision & Mission Statement
communicants class (for 7th graders)
Sundays through March 1 / 9 AM / begin in Youth Lounge for announcements & move to Room 35
We have this class every year to take intentional time to teach and discuss with our students about the fundamental truths of our faith and what it means to be part of the Church. This year we are trying something new, as we will walk through the Nicene Creed over the course of nine weeks. The class will be taught by Isaiah Thomas, Erin Bouknight, and an elder of our church. Each week, students will meet first in the Lounge to hear the weekly announcements, and then transition to their classroom. Please register your 7th grader for this class! There will also be some breakfast snacks. Contact: Isaiah Thomas
Register Here for Communicants Class
REGULAR Meetings / Events
Sunday School
9 AM / for Grades 6-12 / Youth Lounge
(On the first Sunday of each month, breakfast is served and youth meet in the Fellowship Hall.)
Join us as we meet in large and small groups, have a teaching time from God's Word, and worship together!
Youth Group
Wednesdays / Youth Lounge & Gym
Middle School: 6-7:30 PM / High School: 7:30-9 PM
We will praise God through song and learn more about the Gospel of grace through Bible teaching, peer discussion, and prayer. This will be a great time to have fun playing group games, to be reminded of what is true, and to know that you are not alone as we walk through life together.
Community Groups
Community groups are intimate gatherings organized by gender and grade level. They meet at various times and locations, each guided by different leaders. Our goal is for these groups to foster meaningful connections among students, deepen their understanding of God, and provide opportunities for enjoyable fellowship. Below are the current dates for our community groups. If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to contact our youth staff. Additionally, if you have a heart for potentially helping to lead a community group, please reach out to us!
***HIGH SCHOOL community groups will NOT meet on the January 25 because of the bowling event.***
6th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Allison Hearn’s Home
January 25
February 8, 22
March 8, 22
April 12, 26
May 3
7-8th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Claudia Tetterton’s home
January 25
February 8, 22
March 8, 22
April 12, 26
May 3
9-10th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Jen VanHorn's home
Lunch is provided!
February 8, 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
11th grade girls:
Sundays / 12:30-2 PM / Paige Berry's home
February 8, 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
12th grade girls:
Weekly on Tuesdays / 7-8:30 PM / Kristin Tetterton's home
6th grade boys:
Sundays / 12-1:30 PM / WEPC Youth Lounge
January 25
February 8, 22
March 8, 22
April 12, 26
May 3
7-8th grade boys:
7-8:30 PM / David Nida's home
January 24 / 5:00 PM
February 21 / 5:00 PM
9-10th grade boys:
Sundays / 12:15-1:45 PM / Room 23
February 8, 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
11-12th grade boys:
2-3:30 PM / Isaiah Thomas' home
February 8, 22
March 8, 22
April 19
May 3
Homework Time
Tuesdays / 6-8 PM / Youth Lounge
Homework time is returning! This is an opportunity for students to come do their homework with their peers, both from the church and from our neighborhoods. This is a great opportunity to serve our international neighbors and make new friendships, all while getting your schoolwork done.
2025-26 YM Calendar & upcoming events
Summer Service Trip Interest Meeting
January 21 / 7:30-8 PM / Youth Lounge (MS) & Library (HS)
This summer, both middle and high school students are invited to take part in Service Trips! Both trips will take place July 26–August 1. High school students will serve with ASP (Appalachia Service Project) in a location to be announced, while middle school students will partner with NextStep Ministries in Knoxville, TN. Please join us on January 21 as we share more information about each trip. We hope to see you and your child there!
HS Bowling
January 25 / 12 PM (following the second service)
Bowl America Short Pump
HIGH SCHOOLERS! Join us for an awesome day of bowling.
Cost: $35 (please bring with you to cover bowling shoes, food, and 2 games of bowling)
***Because of this event, high school community groups will NOT meet this day.***
SIGN UP HERE
Save The Date: High School Modgnik
April 10-11, 2026
Middle School Girls' Mother-Daughter Retreat
April 18-19, 2026
Even though all overnight spots have been filled, there is still space available for the Saturday Day Session, and it would be our joy for you and your middle school age daughter to join us for that experience!
The day session will include participation in three of the four meals together, as well as all of the teaching, still making it a meaningful and full experience even without the overnight stay.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Catherine Shallow ( ) if you have any questions or concerns.
REGISTER FOR THE SATURDAY DAY SESSION.
Save the date: The Landing Trip
June 11–15, 2026
It’s hands-down one of the best parts of our youth year. Both middle and high school students love coming together to worship, play all kinds of fun games, and grow in their faith. You won’t want to miss it!
PODCAST: "Three Opinions & One Degree"
Our new series is called "Faith AND..."
bible reading plan
As we continue to connect students to Jesus, each other, and the world, the Youth Ministry staff would like to invite students to engage with the Bible Project Reading Plan! This plan is designed to take the reader through the Bible in a year. One of the ways we get to know God is by learning His Word, and this reading plan can be a helpful tool towards understanding God better.
For more information, use the links below to find the plan, along with instructions and helpful aids to use as you walk through the Bible. We have also provided links to podcasts and an audio Bible with the hope that these will be other helpful tools for engaging the Bible in your own time!
Bible Reading Plan (PDF Version)
Audio BibleBible Project Podcast
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