# Grace Youth - New & Improved E-mail! - From: Grace Church — Youth - Sent: August 20, 2026 (2026-08-20T16:14:57.377Z) - Web version: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/youth/15219 - More emails: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/youth --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/GY_BW_Logo_2026-08-19T20-31-42-421Z.png) # Welcome to the NEW *(and hopefully improved)* Grace Youth E-mail! These e-mails are specifically designed to keep every parent of students in grades 6-12 (or the teen themself) informed on what's happening in youth ministry at Grace Church. The content here is often different than what you'll find in the church wide E-News and these updates get sent out less frequently (1-2 times a month). If you do **not** want to receive these e-mails, simply reply to this e-mail and let me know. **DO NOT UNSUBSCRIBE** unless you do not want to receive *any* e-mails from Grace Church in the future. Great news! You'll be able to access these e-mails directly from our new website and the app this fall. Gone are the days of panicking as you frantically search through old e-mails wondering if you missed a registration deadline. The website will automatically update with every new e-mail that is sent! Also, note that sign-ups are live for **any teens that want to help in children's ministry on Sunday mornings** this school year! There are also needs for the final 3 Sundays of summer. Details/sign ups below! --- ## Upcoming Events - **8/23:** Parent & Teen Meeting - **9/16:** First night of Youth Group & Faith Explorers (Grades K-12) - **10/3:** International Festival - **11/6 - 11/8:** Fall Retreat @ Victory Valley - **1/15 - 1/17:** Winter Retreat --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-08-14T17-49-01-605Z-438fff44-6f96-4b89-ab40-72f3bf3d7304.jpg)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/231092918) ## Children & Youth Info Meeting **Aug 23 after Sunday Service in Room 204** All parents of children in grades K-12 & all teens will meet upstairs in room 204 for a brief meeting about the upcoming school year. The meeting will have the same content as what was shared on 8/16, so no need to attend twice. --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/GY_Serve_2026-08-19T20-50-41-063Z.png) ## Summer Help Needed NOW - Labor Day If your teen would like to volunteer (or if you would like to volunteer as an adult and have current child clearances on file with us) you can sign up [**HERE**](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4AA5A729A4FC1-64254218-grace#/). Make sure to click on “Save & Continue” after you finish selecting the Sundays you would like to serve. --- ## Serve Monthly in The 2026-2027 School Year Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to serve in Children's Ministry on Sunday mornings. There is an option to serve once a month or only on 5th Sundays (which take place 3 times over the school year). Teens generally assist the teacher, play with kids, help with crafts, etc. However, they are welcome to inquire about helping teach the lesson. Just ask! **Classes to Serve in:** - Nursery from 9:50-11:25 - 2s&3s Class from 9:50-11:25 - Pre-K/Kindergarten Class during the sermon and closing song **Sign Up for The 26/27 School Year** [**HERE**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8eHSbE_ibUWpzPDNe10ie1bn2nl5OIShlcNQYx1r1WoSKbg/viewform?usp=dialog) --- [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2FzTjygVX_1iw%2Fhq720.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTjygVX_1iw&feature=youtu.be) ## 9 Month Mission Trip Find out more at the parent/teen meeting this Sunday! --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-08-19T20-40-08-464Z-e4e0a82d-1e00-4e5f-9e45-47af795eda35.jpg)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/226998128) ## Youth Group (Grades 6-12) **Starting Sep 16** Students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 meet every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00 to build community and dive deep into God's word, growing in Christ together. Grades 6-8 in the fireplace room (room 103-104) and Grades 9-12 in room 201. Make sure that all attending have filled out [**THIS FORM**](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1044393). --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/YouVersion_2026-08-20T16-08-09-077Z.png) ## Daily Teen Devotionals **How to Join:** You can click on this link for the [**YouVersion Bible App**](https://us.list-manage.com/e_3OFkKUZhN?e=11ba5e1086&c2id=ef30cf3d83b8aeeccdd81ee861921e78) download the app and create an account if you/your teen don’t already have one. Once you do that, you can just become my friend by clicking [**HERE**](https://us.list-manage.com/_rCk3JLTFgM?e=11ba5e1086&c2id=ef30cf3d83b8aeeccdd81ee861921e78) and I will ask you to join the latest plan. I made my name "Fuzzy Phillips" in the app, so it should be *very* easy to know if you have the correct person! --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/GY_Community_2026-08-20T16-10-24-757Z.png) *Is your teen involved in sports, a musical, or something else that students & leaders might want to attend? Let us know and we will add that information to this section!*