LofterNews: October Youth Newsletter
We’re Off to a Great Start!
What a great way to kick off a new year of Village Youth! We welcomed around 30 students for our first Village Youth Group, where we celebrated with TJ’s and PJ’s, snacks, games, a raffle, and plenty of time to reconnect and make new friends.
We also held our first Wednesday @ Village, giving our students an opportunity to connect with the broader Village community. We loved seeing our youth out and about in the life of the church and getting to experience Wednesday nights together in a new way.
To wrap up kickoff week, a small crew headed to Sporting Park to watch Sporting KC take on the Philadelphia Union. It was a fun night at the park and a great way to close out our first week together!
As we head into the semester, we’re excited to continue building community, growing in faith, serving others, and making plenty of memories together. Here’s a look at what’s coming up!
What’s Happening at Youth Group?
Our first semester is full of opportunities to connect, learn, and have fun together! From Book Club and FED to special nights throughout the semester, there’s a lot happening at Youth Group.
Check out the full schedule below and mark your calendars! We’ll have regular Youth Group nights alongside special events like Be the Church Night, our Fall Hangout, the Heartland Bonfire, Photo Hunt, and our Christmas Party.
Late Night at Impact Gymnastics
All youth are invited to join us for a late-night hangout at Impact Gymnastics (formerly Emerald City Gymnastics) on Thursday, October 15!
We’ll have the gym all to ourselves from 9–11 p.m. for two hours of jumping, climbing, flipping, and just having fun together. Youth can enjoy the foam pit, in-floor trampoline, climbing equipment, and more.
It’s a chance to gather, let loose, and celebrate making it to the end of the quarter!
Thursday, October 15 | 9–11 p.m.
$20 per person
Heartland Youth Bonfire
Youth group is hitting the road on Sunday, November 8 for the Heartland Presbytery Youth Bonfire at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church!
We’ll leave Village at 4 p.m. and spend the evening hanging out with youth from around the presbytery, enjoying a bonfire, hot dogs, s’mores, and plenty of time to have fun together. This event will take the place of our regular youth group that evening.
Sunday, November 8 | Leave the Village at 4 p.m.
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church
Registration is required so we can save you a seat in the van and make sure we have enough s’mores for everyone! Please reserve your spot by October 28.
Summer Trips Are Here!
It may still feel like summer is a ways away, but registration for our 2027 Youth summer trips is officially OPEN! We have three different opportunities for students to travel, serve, build community, and make memories together. Check out each trip below and get registered!
All Youth Mission Trip: Little Rock, Arkansas
June 25–30 | Completed Grades 6–12
Our All Youth Mission Trip brings students in grades 6–12 together for a week of service, learning, and community in Little Rock. Students will have the opportunity to serve alongside local organizations, learn from the community, and put their faith into action.
Montreat Youth Conference
July 10–17 | Completed Grades 8–12
Montreat is back! This year, we’re opening the trip to students who have completed grades 8–12. Montreat is a week filled with worship, small groups, recreation, music, community, and opportunities for students to grow in their faith and build lasting relationships.
Middle School Float Trip
July 27–29 | Completed Grades 6–8
We’re wrapping up the summer with our every other year Middle School Float Trip! Students in grades 6–8 will spend a few days together enjoying time on the water, building friendships, and making some summer memories before the new school year begins.
Registration is open now for all three trips! Visit the links below to learn more about each trip and reserve your student’s spot.
Need Service Hours?
Need service hours for school, a club, or another requirement? We can help connect you with service opportunities!
If you need service hours, email with your service-hour request and the date you need to have your hours completed by. We’ll do our best to help connect you with an opportunity that fulfills your requirements.
October and November Program Calendars
Here’s what our next 2 months are looking like! Click on the image to download a PDF file.
