Sunday School

The CYF gathers every Sunday morning from 10:00 - 10:50 to learn about and discuss faith, values, the Bible, and contemporary issues with our wonderful Sunday school teachers. Youth are invited to worship before Sunday School at our 9:00 Celebration Service in the fellowship gym or afterward in the 11:00 Traditional Service in the sanctuary.

Sunday Night Youth Group

On most Sunday evenings during the school year (see the calendar page) the CYF and our youth group sponsors meet at the church from 5:00-6:30 to have fun and grow closer to one another as a community. We may play a game, watch and discuss a movie, have dinner together, go on a prayer walk, work on a service project, leave church for an "off-campus" event, or a variety of other things. What remains the same is that each week we are creating a space where youth are accepted, nurtured, challenged, and loved as a vital part of our faith community.

Wednesday Night youth recreation

On most Wednesday evenings the whole church gathers at 6:00 for a delicious fellowship dinner. Afterwards, the CYF and Chi Rho gather in the gym for a variety of recreational activities from 7:00 - 8:00. It may be crateball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, kickball, or a completely made-up sport (what, you've never heard of crateball?). Our goal is to provide a safe environment where our youth and adults can grow closer to one another through the unique joy that comes from play.

CYF Conference at Bethany Hills

Each summer, our high schoolers have the opportunity to join with high school youth from Disciple churches all over Tennessee for a week-long conference at our church camp, Bethany Hills. Over the course of the week we deepen our faith and grow closer to others through keynotes, small groups, games, interest groups, worship, prayer, large group activities, and (of course) camp food. For more info on our camp, visit the Bethany Hills website .

Oktoberfest and Spring Fling Retreats

Take the fun and faith we experience at CYF Conference each summer, cram it into one great weekend, and presto! You have the CYF retreats that take place in October and March every year. A great chance to get away and recharge at Bethany Hills during the school year.

Youth Mission Trips

Each summer our high schoolers and a group of intrepid adults head out on a week long trip that takes us away from our usual routine and surroundings. When we reach our destination, we spend our days serving people in the community, experiencing the culture of the area, and growing closer to one another and God through fellowship and devotional time. You can see pictures and read more about some of our past mission trips by heading to the Photo Gallery.

Other Random Things During the Year

In addition to all of these ministries, the CYF are also involved with fundraisers, Vacation Bible School, Youth Ski Retreat, and other activities too numerous to list or describe. Check out the Youth Calendar and Youth News to stay on top of things coming up for all of our youth groups!

Got questions?

E-mail our Associate Minister Russ Boyd by clicking here: russ@colliervillechristian.org