Dear families,

The fall is here! (Or at least our fall programming is approaching... we're not rushing these warm summer days away!) We are praying for you as you return to school and figure out what "normal" will look like this fall.

We have some news we'd like to share about the upcoming student ministry programming. We hope your student will take part in this important connection.

  • Both middle school and high school will be kicking off this fall with a kickoff event for both parents and students on September 11. See below or check our Facebook event for more information. Please be there!

  • Both middle school and high school will be using a small group model this fall.
  • Students will sign up to be part of a small group either meeting in person (outdoors, socially distanced) or on Zoom.
  • Groups of 6-8 youth will be paired with two adult volunteers.
  • Youth can sign up here, or you can sign up and express your interest in helping as an adult volunteer. We will need 16 adult group leaders. Many have said yes (or maybe) and a few have declined. Help us meet this need! (Note: you will most likely not lead your student's group.)
  • Each week will have new games, discussion questions, and new voices to help the students experience where God is at work in this world, and how Jesus can transform their lives.

  • We realize you may have some questions about how these small groups will function. So we've tried to anticipate some of your questions. You can view this document where we'll continually update information about our small group plan.

We're doing our best to live into the current guidelines, our call from God, and our first priority (safety). We hope this model will provide a framework of community in the midst of a very trying time. Reach out if you have questions or concerns, we're here for you!

Peace,
Deacon Sarah
When? September 11, 7:30pm-10:30pm

Who? For middle school & high school students and their parents or person who sets their curfew.

Why? Meet small group leaders, ask questions about our new small group fall program, enjoy a ice cream truck, parent meeting, and movie night!
  • 7:30pm - Arrival, Parent Meeting Begins, Youth Hangout with Ice Cream Truck
  • 8:15pm - Youth Movie Night begins
  • 8:30pm - Parents dismissed

Bring: package of new men's socks for the NOAH project Sock-September event, a chair, movie snacks (popcorn may show up!), waterbottle/drinks

(Children's Center bathrooms will be available)
T-shirt order for the 2020/2021 school year! These soft t-shirts will be a reminder of what is to come as we trust that God has got some good things in store for us this year even in the midst of a crazy school year. God is up to some good things here at Birmingham & Berkley First! 

Orders will be accepted through September 13. Each item is about $16 and can be shipped directly to your house or to the church when we will distribute them in October. 

(Note: Shirts run a tad small. Check size chart for details.)

Group Me Sign Up

High School Students- fill out the form below to be added to the new group me! This is how we communicate with our students.

Sarah Alexander - High School & Young Adult Deacon
Susie Hierholzer - Middle School Pastor
Meghan Coppen - High School Coordinator