Weekend Experience
As the church, we view our role as a partnership with families to intentionally develop and grow a teenager’s relationship with Jesus. Grace Students is our ministry environments for students 6th through 12th Grade. Our weekend environments are designed to be a fun safe place where each student will experience large group teaching and small group discussion with a consistent leader.
Middle School (6th-8th Grade) meets during the 10:45 service each Sunday.
High School (9th-12th Grade) meets Sunday evenings 6:30-8:30PM.
Grace Students Baptism Class | January 26 at 9PM | Room 205
Do you have a student interested in baptism? Have your student join one of our NextGen staff for our upcoming baptism class to learn about the meaning of baptism and determine if they are ready for this important step in their faith journey. Students 6th grade and older will meet in Room 205 on Sunday, January 26 at 9AM. Although parents are not required to attend the baptism class with their student, you are invited and encouraged to come!
Middle School Winter Camp is January 18-20, 2025 at Camp Koinonia!
MS Winter Camp is an opportunity for students to get away from their usual routine for a long weekend in the snow focused on faith and friendships! MS Winter Camp is January 18-20, 2025 at Camp Koinonia in Cle Elum, and is open to students in 6th-8th grade. Transportation to and from camp will be provided. Check-in is on Saturday, January 18th at 7:30AM. Students will return at 3PM on Monday, January 20th.
Through the incredible support of the Grace congregation, every student will receive a scholarship worth $250 dollars. That’s right! Camp costs $350 but through the generous support of the church family, it will only cost $100!
Registration is now closed, but you can email jpeters@graceinauburn.com with any questions.
High School Winter Camp is February 14-17, 2025 at Camp Koinonia!
HS Winter Camp is February 14-17, 2025 at Camp Koinonia in Cle Elum, and open to students in grades 9-12. Transportation to and from camp will be provided. Check-in will be on Friday, February 14th at 6PM. Students will return on Monday, February 17th at 1PM.
Through the incredible support of the Grace congregation, every student will receive a scholarship worth $250 dollars. That’s right! Camp costs $350 but through the generous support of the church family, it will only cost $100! The first 30 students registered will receive a limited edition sweatshirt designed by Zach!
Registration begins November 3. Deadline to sign up is January 30! Sign up HERE.
Check out Winter Camps 2024!
Grace Students Midweek is our Wednesday evening event for Middle School and High School students. We gather to play large group games, build friendships, and grow together as we follow Jesus. This is a fun welcoming environment to invite a friend or check us out for the first time!
Midweek runs September through May.
Middle School Midweek (6th-8th Grade) is the third Wednesday of each month.
High School Midweek (9th-12th Grade) is the first Wednesday of each month.
*There are exception dates throughout the year for holidays and school breaks. Keep an eye on the full Events page HERE.
MS Summer Camp is an opportunity for students to get away from their usual routine and distractions for a fun 4-days focused on faith and friendships. It is a unique opportunity that is often a milestone in the faith journey of young believers and the highlight of their summer!
Middle School Summer Camp was on Friday-Sunday, August 9-11, at Grace Community Church. Thank you to those that attended and helped out—everyone had an incredible time!
Check out last summer's camp video!
For the last two summers, a team of high school students from Grace had the opportunity to serve on a short-term mission trip to Orofino, Idaho. Students led a VBS at a small local church and served the community in various ways. We are thankful for another opportunity for high school students to serve in Orofino from July 5-12, 2025! Email jpeters@graceinauburn.com with any questions.
Check out the video from the Summer’s mission trip!
Each member of our team has one thing in common: a passion for the kids and students. If you have a heart to love God and a desire to influence a generation to grow in their faith, then you have the two basic ingredients necessary to become a team member in NextGen. There are many different opportunities for you to get involved. CLICK HERE to join the team.