# Grace Youth - Parent Meeting Recap & New Events - From: Grace Church — Youth - Sent: August 27, 2026 (2026-08-27T16:02:39.536Z) - Web version: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/youth/15841 - 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) # Good Afternoon Parents & Teens! I don't normally send out this many e-mails, but wanted to make sure that every parent who wasn't able to attend one of the info meetings gets all of that important information. You will find that video below. You will also find a few new events to add to your calendar! Remember, 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 Sundays of summer. Details/sign ups below! I will be away for the next two weeks on vacation, but I plan to do some work on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. I'll do my best to answer e-mails then. Grace and Peace, Fuzzy --- ## Upcoming Events - **8/23:** Parent & Teen Meeting - **9/16:** First night of Youth Group & Faith Explorers (Grades K-12) - **NEW 9/26:** MS Hang Out Night @ Church (6:00-8:30) - **NEW 9/26:** HS Bonfire & Glow Night @ Kraemer's (6:00-9:00) - **10/3:** International Festival - **11/1:** SQUAMISH (HS Only) - **11/6 - 11/8:** Fall Retreat @ Victory Valley - **11/21:** Rake, Bake & Shake (MS Only) - **12/4 - 12/5:** Christmas Walk-Thru - **1/15 - 1/17:** Winter Retreat --- ## Children & Youth Info Meeting Recap If you missed the meeting, you will find all of that info in the video below. There are time stamps so that you can easily go to the sections that apply to you! Here are the questions answered in the video: - How do I find out what's happening in Children & Youth Ministry? - What if your age groups don't work for my child? - A **PERMISSION FORM IS NEEDED** to attend on Wednesday Nights? - What is changing about the format for teens at youth group? - Are the teens going on retreats this year? - What is the 9 Month Mission Trip for teens? [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2Fo5QZKYKjIIM%2Fhq720.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5QZKYKjIIM) --- ![](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 in the Parent/Teen Info video above or at the first night of youth group, September 16th! --- [![](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/unnamed_3_2026-08-27T15-54-14-503Z.png) ## Hangout Nights for MS & HS on September 26 **HIGH SCHOOL Bonfire & Glow Night @ The Kraemer’s** Who: All students in grades 9-12 When: Saturday Sept. 26th @ **6:00-9:00** Where: The Kraemer’s (726 Windsor Pl. Wallingford, PA) Bring: A snack to share *if* you are able **Middle School Hangout Night @ Grace Church** Who: All students in grades 6-8 What: Games, Food, Music & Fun When: Saturday Sept. 20th @ **6:00-8:30** Where: Grace Church (723 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA) Bring: A snack to share if you are able (main dinner food provided) **Note for parents with teens in both MS and HS:** The Kraemer's are just a quick 5 minute drive down the road. It's fine if teens show up a few minutes late and the ending times are staggered to help you with pick up. I *may* be able to transfer *some* middle school students at the end of the night to the Kraemer's if that would help! --- ![](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!*