Wednesdays at 6:30PM
Life is better when you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our goal is for youth nights to be a place where students can have fun, build real friendships, ask honest questions, and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Current Merge Series:
Students don’t have to wait until they’re older, more experienced, or more confident to make a difference. Throughout this four-week series, students will discover that God can use them right where they are, with whatever gifts, opportunities, and resources they already have. Through stories of unlikely people God used and key passages of Scripture, students will explore what it means to live out their faith, trust God when they feel inadequate, and step into what He’s calling them to do. They’ll be encouraged to look beyond their insecurities and recognize the ways God is already inviting them to make an impact. Right Now reminds students that following Jesus isn’t something they have to wait to start—it’s something they can live out today.
Current Reach Series:
Students are growing up in a world filled with pressure to fit in, compromise their beliefs, and shape their identity around what culture says is important. In this five-week series in the book of Daniel, students will discover what it looks like to follow God faithfully when the world around them is pulling them in a different direction. Through stories like the fiery furnace and the lion’s den, students will explore courage, identity, compromise, and conviction. They’ll learn that standing firm doesn’t mean being hostile or disconnected from the world around them—it means knowing what they believe, trusting God, and living faithfully even when it’s difficult. Won’t Back Down challenges students to develop a faith that can withstand pressure and a confidence in who God has called them to be.
Baptism
Baptism is a way to show others that you’ve chosen to follow Jesus. Going under the water is a picture of leaving your old life behind, and coming back up shows that you’ve been given new life with Jesus. Baptism doesn’t make you a Christian—it’s a way to publicly say, “I’m following Jesus!” It’s a celebration of your faith and a chance to show others that you belong to Him. Interested in taking the next step? Fill out the form below!
Parent FAQ
Who is StAAC Youth for?
StAAC Youth is for students in Grades 7–12. Our Jr. High ministry, Merge, is for students Grades 7–9, and our Sr. High ministry, Reach, is for students Grades 10–12.
Where do I drop off and pick up my student?
Students are welcome to check themselves in and out. Once your student is registered, they do not need a parent to come inside to sign them in. At the end of the night, parents are welcome to come inside and meet their student, or students can head outside to meet their parents in the parking lot.
What if my student is shy or doesn’t want to participate?
That’s okay! We never want students to feel pressured to jump into something before they’re ready. Our leaders will help them get connected at their own pace and find ways to participate that feel comfortable for them.
Does my student have to be a Christian to come?
Not at all! We welcome students wherever they are in their faith journey. Whether they’ve grown up in church, aren’t sure what they believe, or have never been to church before, there’s a place for them here.
Who can I contact if I have a question?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Pastor Abbey at abbey@staalliance.org or contact the church office, and we’ll make sure your question gets to the right person.
Meet the team.
Kylan Riquelme
Jr. High Coordinator
Pastor Abbey
Youth & Young Adults Pastor
Philippe Brewer
Sr. High Coordinator