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River Valley Teens

Find connection, confidence and purpose in Christ

"Don't let anyone look down upon you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity." 

1 Timothy 4:12. 

Youth are suspicious...so our world says. Surely you have heard it said: "children can be a challenge, but just wait until they become teenagers; then the real trouble hits!" We can all agree that adolescence presents major challenges for both teens and their parents, but thankfully Jesus loves and empowers teens and has used them over the centuries to change the world.

Please email us at info@rivervalleyyc.org for more information. 

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 Becoming Who They’re Meant to Be

With God's view in mind here are some of the things we want to be about:

We want our students to know God more deeply through Jesus and his Word.

We want them to be a vital part of the family of God. Students are encouraged to seek God in Sunday gatherings and to be a part of the larger family of God. If students are not a part of the larger body of Christ until they are 18 they probably won't start then. Youth group is only a supplemental encouragement to the spiritual lives of our youth. Parents and the church as a whole are the primary people created to befriend and lead our youth.

Students are encouraged to move from examining God on Sunday gatherings to growing in God's word and experience Christian friendships at youth group. Youth group consists of listening to God through His Word, multimedia, sharing, friendship and food.

We desire that all of our youth move from experiencing Christian friendship to expressing their faith in tangible ways. We have regular events and trips in order for the youth to invite other students into the community of Christ. 

Middle School

Middle School

Middle School students (6th through 8th grade) are invited to join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30–7:45 PM in the Youth Loft above the Worship Center starting in September. This weekly gathering, led by Matt Arden and Leslie Wells, is designed to help students grow in faith, community, prayer and their understanding of God's Word.

High School

High School

High school students (9th through 12th grade) are invited to gather every other Sunday night from 5:00–7:00 PM at the home (and under the leadership) of David and Tyla Gagnon. These evenings are a chance for students to connect, grow in their faith, and build meaningful relationships.