Wednesday Night Live

• 5:45 pm - Dinner ($3 per meal)
• 6:15 pm - Sanctuary
• 7:00 pm - Programs for grade levels
• 8:00 PM – Closing Sanctuary
• 8:15 PM – Depart to Shine

The following programs are available at 7:00 PM

Bible Black Belt - 6^th grade

Sixth grade students start out their journey in the Bible Black Belt class. In this class they will earn colored belts as the complete each Bible learning level, until they ultimately earn their black belt. The first Wednesday of every month is Mentor Night where the 11-12^th grade students mentor the Bible Black Belt students.

Confirmation – typically 7-8th grade

The two year confirmation program begins when students are starting their seventh grade school year and ends with their confirmation at the end eighth grade. The first Wednesday of every month is Mentor Night. Seventh grade students have a parent mentor and eighth grade students can select an influential, Christ-centered adult to be their mentor.  There is a $75 registration fee each year to cover the cost of events, trips, and materials.

Small Groups - 9-12 grade

Crew 345 – On the 1^st  Wed of the month, grades 3-5

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Sunday Mornings

• 9:00 AM – Worship
• 10:00-10:30 AM – Student Hang Out, students can hangout in their spaces downstairs where treats will be served, couches available, and SGL check in happening!
• 10:30 AM – Worship

When attending worship, students are welcome to sit together on the right side of the sanctuary if they are not worshiping with their families!

Large Group Events for 6-12^th graders will take place periodically after the 10:30 AM service. Watch the calendar for these events or sign up to receive the Student Ministries email so you don't miss an event.

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Summer Opportunities

Camps – There are may summer camp options through the United Methodist Conference! All CWUMC Campers have special camp pricing when they register. Camping brochures become available in January. For more information: https://www.campminnesota.org/ The camps we encourage our students to attend are:

• LYFE Camp
• Discovery Camp
• TEEN Camp

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Sign Ups & Register

• Sign Up for the CWUMC Student Email

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Want to Help?

Are you interested in helping with Student Ministries?  We would love to use your abilities! Whether you would like to lead a year long class, help behind the scenes, mentor a student, or help with a single event we have a role for you. We would love to talk with you about your gifts and how we can use them to serve our students.            

Email Rachel Devereaux, , and a student ministries team member will contact you. Thank you for your interest in Student Ministries!

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Meet the Youth Director

Hi, Friend! My name is Rachel Devereaux, and I have the absolute honor of serving Cross Winds UMC as our Associate Pastor to Students and their Families. I have been working with young people for over 20 years. I am married to Jeff and we have 2 beautiful daughters, Madison (10) and Ashley (8).

It is my hope that every youth who is a part of our ministry at Cross Winds will feel the love of the Lord, and fully know that they are beloved sons and daughters of Christ who are made in the image of God!

I look forward to being the hands and feet with you on your student's journey!

Hearts and warm hugs!

Phone: 763-494-9463
Cell: 951-764-8069
E-mail:

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Sign up for Cross Winds student e-mail:

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