High School Ministries

A new school year means the start of a new chapter for High School youth! Our goal is to provide a time for our high school youth to come together for faith talks, fellowship, friends, food, and fun! High Schoolers are welcome to come and be themselves in an open, loving environment in order to foster faith growth and get some "down time" amidst their busy schedules! See below for opportunities for our HS youth:

  • HS Fellowship (HSF): Beginning January 28th, we are trying a monthly, Sunday night HSF time. These events are for youth in grades 9-12 and are mainly a time to have fun with friends at church (and eat good food :). Mission Trip youth are strongly encouraged to attend so that they can form relationships before our trip! Here is the upcoming schedule:
    • Sunday, January 28, 5-8 pm
    • Sunday, February 25, 5-8 pm
    • Sunday, April 28, 5-8 pm
  • Sleep Out for Homelessness: A yearly overnight event for grades 9-12 to raise awareness for homelessness. Event info from 2023:
    • Bring shelter supplies (large cardboard boxes or a tent) to camp out on the church lawn overnight (along with sleeping bag, etc to stay warm in the cold).
    • The cost of the event is $10/person (to cover food and supplies) - please bring cash or check (to LOC) the day of the event. If cost is prohibitive, please just attend and the cost will be covered for you!
    • Youth are encouraged to bring donations of food, clothing and/or hygiene products (which will be brought to Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners in Plymouth after the event). Monetary donations are also accepted and will go to IOCP to help with housing issues. 
    • This overnight event is for LOC youth only. If you do not have a liability/release form on file, one will be sent to you after you register. Thank you!
  • Friday Night Lights (FNL): A fellowship event once/month for friends to hang out, play games, have pizza and lots of fun! 
    • Takes place the 2nd Friday of each month in the Living Room at Light of Christ from 7-10 pm.
    • Sign up by 3 pm the day of the event so we know how much pizza to order!
    • Bring $5 to help cover the cost of food. And friends are always welcome!
    • Save the dates for upcoming events: February 9, March 8, April 12 and May 10!
    • NOTE: the event on 3/8 will be 5-8 pm (instead of 7-10 pm) due to anther event at church that night.
  • Junior Guides for Confirmation: HS youth (grades 10-12) are invited/encouraged to help with our 7th-9th grade Confirmation ministry!
    • Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm during the school year
    • Youth helping in a small group as an assistant to the adult Guide.
    • These youth make friendships with the younger youth, participate in small group conversation and lead by example. It's a great way to get connected and develop leadership!
    • No one can make it ever time... youth attend when they can!
  • Special Events - A few times throughout the year we will have other fun events on and off-site. Things like laser tag, cosmic bowling, sledding or a ski trip. Contact Kirsten for more info and watch your email!
  • Service Events - We will also provide several times throughout the year when we will serve together. Some past events have included assembling Graduate Care Packages, writing Random Acts of Kindness notes (for our congregation and those at local nursing homes), participating in the Sleep Out for Homelessness or packing meals at Feed My Starving Children. Again, contact Kirsten for more info and watch your email for specific dates/times!