What We Offer
We care about the well-being of your students and family life. Our programs offer space for students and families to develop Christian relationships, among peers, other adults, families, and even our pastor. This is why we offer gatherings that include family dinners, small groups, service, mentoring, and leadership in the community for both your student as well as your family. Our summer calendar also offers life giving mission trips and beloved camp gatherings for students that vary each year.
Wednesday Middle School Program
Wednesday Middle School Program
Students in Grades 6-8
Meets September through April
Community Dinners offered 5:30-6:30pm
Middle School Groups Meet 6:30-7:30pm
Our Wednesday Middle School program is designed to give students a place to grow in their Christian faith and friendships. The teaching times are facilitated by our pastor along with trained adult volunteers who assist with small group time and mentoring. The fall semester focuses on exploring the Bible. The wintertime includes mentor involvement as students go deeper into questions about faith and life. The spring focuses on Christian living, service, and social time. Students interested in being confirmed attend the Middle School classes as part of their confirmation requirements, but students do not have to seek confirmation to participate.
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Wednesday High School Program
Wednesday High School Program
Students in Grades 9-12
Meets September through April
Community Dinners offered 5:30-6:30pm
High School Group Meets 6:30-7:30pm
Our High School program is designed to support students as they prepare for navigating adult life in the world. Focusing on developing Christian leaders, we offer activities that deepen students understanding of Christian faith, virtue, and service. Each week includes time for socialization, intentional reflection on life and faith, and opportunities for leadership and service. We also provide opportunities for worship, drama, and music leadership, along with summer mission trips and service leadership.
Confirmation Program
Confirmation
Confirmation is a time in a student’s life to discover and claim the Christian faith for themselves. It is an exploration of what it means to love God and love the world like Jesus through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation students commit to an intentional 2-3 year course of study alongside our pastor, small group leaders, adult mentors, and peer small groups through shared classes, service, and worship. We also offer independent study options as well. At the end of Confirmation, they will be invited to make a public commitment to Christ and become a full member of our church community.
Students may begin their confirmation journey as early as 6th grade. Students are eligible to be confirmed in 8th grade or high school. New students who have completed work in other churches can speak with pastor about adapting the requirements to meet what they have already completed elsewhere. Confirmation Students complete their class requirements through attending Wednesday youth programs. Service hours and worship requirements are also a component of the confirmation experience. For additional information about the program, please refer to the brochure or contact a pastor.
Worship and Music Leadership
Worship and Music Leadership
At Cross Winds, we value that worship is the work of the people to glorify God. We provide spaces for people of all ages to serve as worship and music leaders. Seasonal music and worship leader activities meet on Sunday mornings at 9am. There is also the opportunity to take part in the Christmas Musical Program which meets on Wednesday evenings during the Winter season.
Summer Camps and Mission Trips
Summer Camps and Mission Trips
The summer is a time for exploration and adventure. Each summer, Cross Winds offers various opportunities for students to see new horizons, through summer camp, mission trip, social, and service opportunities.
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Trips and Events
December 8th, 2024
Christmas Cantata - The Silence and the Sound
