We exist for students to encounter God and respond to what He is saying.
Locations and Times
East High School
MOMENTUM
TIME
Sunday Nights
6:00p – 8:00p
LOCATION
Grace Gathering East
3157 Minnich Rd New Haven, IN 46774
East Middle School
SHIFT
TIME
Wednesday Nights
7:00p – 8:30p
LOCATION
Grace Gathering East
3157 Minnich Rd, New Haven, IN 46774
North High School
CATALYST
TIME
Sunday Nights
6:00p – 8:00p
LOCATION
Currently Meeting in Homes in Northwest Fort Wayne
North Middle School
SIX33
TIME
Wednesday Nights
7:00p – 8:30p
LOCATION
Currently Meeting with Shift at Grace Gathering East
Next Event:
Summer Trip 2023
We are so excited for summer trip! This year we will be going to Cedarville University in Ohio for our summer camp. This will be a time to encounter God, fellowship with other believers, and have fun!
When:
June 26-30, 2023
Where:
Cedarville University, Ohio
We will meet at Grace Gathering East and travel in the church vans
Cost:
$250 per person (reach out if cost is an issue)
Ages:
Grades 6-12 (based on Spring 2023)
Deadline to Register:
June 19
Questions:
Email Emily Kraner at emily.kraner@gracegathering.com
Youth Missional Communities
TARGETS
A Target is a youth missional community, and we have several across the greater Fort Wayne area. Each Target is a group of students and adults who see themselves as a family, who have a predictable pattern of meeting each week, and who are missionally-driven to reach other teens with the gospel.
Each week, they meet for a meal or snack, enjoy hanging out, and invite other students who are open to knowing more about Jesus. As Targets grow, their goal is to multiply into more missional communities. Most of our Targets are student led.
Youth Stories
FAQs for Parents
Will my son or daughter be welcomed?
Yes! We know that visiting a new group of people can be a little outside people’s comfort zone. We work hard at making sure your son or daughter feels welcomed by adults as well as other students.
What do you teach?
We meet students where they are and create space for them to meet God through worship, the Bible, and each other. Because Jesus asked us to disciple others, we place a high emphasis on knowing God’s voice and responding to what He is saying. We use Jesus’ life as an example and train teens to live and lead like him. At youth gatherings, we pattern each week to represent one of three aspects of Jesus’ life: UP (worship), IN (serving), and OUT (evangelism).
Is it safe for my son/daughter to be a part of Grace Gathering Youth?
Absolutely! We interview and perform background checks for all of our leaders. On youth trips, we have a 1 to 7, adult to teens ratio. We take seriously the responsibility of keeping our kids safe and reducing the risk of harm to your student.
Is there opportunity to fundraise for trips?
Yes! We work hard at making sure your son or daughter is able to go on our Summer trips and Winter Blast Weekend! We try to keep costs as low as possible, but we realize that finances can be a burden, especially if you have more than one student involved. Each year there are opportunities for kids to fund-raise, do extra jobs for others at Grace Gathering, and qualify for scholarships for families with multiple students.
Please contact us! Don’t let cost keep your son/daughter from participating!