CCC Youth

Central’s youth groups are safe places for young people to express themselves and discuss issues that are important to them.  Meeting September through May, we seek both spiritual answers to our questions and explore the incredible wealth of insight the Christian tradition offers.  As an Open and Affirming church, Central welcomes and celebrates teens of all gender identities and sexualities.  We not only embrace uniqueness, we see value and beauty in it. Whoever they are and wherever they are on life's journey, we invite young people to connect with each other and their faith, finding purpose through service, relationship building, and a healthy dose of fun activities and outings.

Youth Programs

NEOS:  Sixth to Eighth Graders

In NEOS, we begin to engage young people in Christian life outside of Worship services. The focus is on building relationships and forging healthy bonds with the church community.  In addition to twice-monthly meetings, NEOS chooses, plans, and executes a local mission project each year.

WORD:  Ninth to Twelfth Graders

In WORD, we provide a warm and welcoming space where teenagers can explore how Christian life benefits them as well as the world at large. We focus on meeting their needs as they move from adolescence into young adulthood, teaching both spiritual and everyday self-care.  In addition to twice-monthly meetings, WORD chooses, plans, and executes a mission trip each year.

CCC Youth Highlights 

At Central, teens put their unique gifts, skills, values, and faith into action year-round.

  • Service/Mission Projects
  • Movie/Pizza Nights
  • Youth Mission Sunday
  • Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
  • Overnight Church Lock-Ins
  • Family Christmas Eve Service
  • Homeless Awareness Sleep-Out
  • Easter Breakfast
  • Summer Mission Trip
Confirmation

At Central, confirmation is the beginning of adult Christian life.  Through this yearlong journey of spiritual discovery, young people investigate their Christian faith, make personal decisions about their religious lives, and experience what it is to be vital players in a Christian community.  Through both traditional and experiential learning, they explore what it means to be a person of faith in the 21st century both within and outside of the church. And, prior to confirmation, each reflects on his or her own understanding of the Christian way of life.

The year is devoted to three areas of study.  Initially, students examine the meaning of Christianity, the Bible, and prayer life.  Then, we delve into compelling questions about the Bible’s more controversial characters and use their stories to explore our own understanding of the texts.  The final segment is about hearing the “still-speaking voice of God” as we tackle difficult theological questions in class and in life.