FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS
Powderburn High School Retreat
February 21-23, 2025
Quaker Ridge Camp, Woodland Park
Join us for a retreat for 9th-12th grade students. The registration is $165 with all meals, lodging, and activities included. Financial aid is available by contacting jmcgovern@
Friday, Feb. 21, 5 p.m.: Drop off at the ACC front parking lot
Sunday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m.: Pick up at the ACC front parking lot.
Register and pay in full by February 14.
PROGRAMMING DESIGNED FOR YOUTH FROM 6TH-12TH GRADE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP
For 6th-12 Graders
Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.
Resumes Jan. 8, 2025
During the school year we invite middle and high school students to our youth group experience in the youth room. We will play games, connect, and learn together.
To find the youth room, drive around the back of the building and enter through the lower west youth room doors. Check the calendar below for specifics about each week’s activities.
7TH AND 8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION
ACC has a long tradition of offering confirmation to our students. Confirmation is an important experience for students to dive deeper into scripture and build Godly community.
CLUB 56
For 5th and 6th Graders
Sundays, 9-10 a.m.
August 18-December 22
We’ve created a brand new class for 5th and 6th graders called Club 56 that will meet every Sunday during the Worship Gathering!
In Club 56, we are creating connections between Scripture stories and how one event leads to the next (and why we need Jesus after all of it!). This class is intended to build strong relationships: both between students so they all know each other when they go into youth group together, and between students and adults, where they will be closely known throughout the church.
Our students in Club 56 will start the Worship Gathering with their parents (or sit on the rug at the front of the sanctuary) and will stay through the worship. After the sending, they will head down to their classroom for their lesson and time for building community. You can pick your Club 56 student up from room 112.
No Club 56 on All Church Sundays (September 29 and December 29).
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUNDAY MORNING CLASS
For 7th and 8th Graders
Sundays, 9-10 a.m.
August 28-December 22
On Sunday mornings, middle school students will sit with their families for the first part of the Worship Gathering starting at 9 a.m. They will then be sent out after the singing and will exit the back Sanctuary doors and make their way downstairs. The Middle School class functions as a traditional Sunday School class. We will be learning the Old Testament narrative and themes. Our confirmation students are also participating in this class. Middle schoolers should check in before service in the lobby at the Student Hub.
No Middle School Class on All Church Sundays (September 29 and December 29).
SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY HOUR
Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Resumes February 2, 2025
Community Hour for students includes all 6th-12th graders and will take place in the Youth Room!
Our goal for this space is for students to connect with one another and adult leaders, and to interpret and look closer at the scriptures. Rather than just hearing a teaching, students will be invited to contemplate and articulate their own thoughts and feelings.
This will be a great opportunity for students to grow in their knowledge and interpretation of Scripture, and connection with students and adult leaders. We highly encourage both you and your students to get involved in Community Hour!
2024 CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Wednesday, December 11, our students gathered for their annual Christmas Party. They had a Christmas cookie decorating contest, enjoyed lots of food, and played some games! It was a blast!
2024 PUMPKIN-PALOOZA
Our ACC Students had a great time at the Pumpkin-Palooza party! They enjoyed a costume contest, ate lots of candy, played games, and carved pumpkins. Thanks to all who attended!
SUMMER 2025 IN STUDENT MINISTRIES
Save the dates for these awesome experiences for students!
Note: Students move up grades in May 2025, so these trips apply to the grade your student will be in next fall.
Casa Hogar Mission Trip
June 15-20
Chihuahua, Mexico
Middle School and High School students // Parents are invited as well!
Take the survey to help us measure interest
Renew Retreat
July 17-19
Glacier Basin Group Campground, Rocky Mountain National Park
High School Students
Covenant Cedars Middle School Camp
June 29-July 4
Covenant Cedars Bible Camp, Hordville, NE
7th and 8th graders
STAY IN THE KNOW
Complete the Church Center Communication Preferences Form to sign up to receive the ACC Student email, sent once a week. The newsletter will contain all the latest updates and changes.
MEET OUR STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
JDrew Zander McGovern
Student Ministries Director
VOLUNTEER FOR ACC STUDENTS
At ACC, we highly prioritize students having trusting relationships with adults. We see these relationships as crucial for their discipleship and growth. If you are interested in building trusting relationships with students and engaging with this ministry, please contact JDrew Zander McGovern.