As families of The Chapel, we believe that our kids are a gift from God and should be handled with love and care. Kids are important in the kingdom of God, and Christ died because of his love for kids. Christ has called kids to follow Him, and kids can be equipped to serve Christ and others. Kids deserve a safe, positive, nurturing, and age-appropriate learning environment that is free from fear, pressure to "grow up," or prejudice. Ministry is not just "to" kids, but "with" kids. We learn from kids as we teach them. God has appointed parents as the primary religious instructors of their kids, and the church's role is to assist in the cooperative effort of that task. We love doing it!
To find out information about programming and upcoming events for kids, check out The Straight Street Network.
We also have a Web page dedicated to our summer day camp, Camp Straight Street. Visit us today!
Junior High Programming (Grades 7–8)
Visit our official junior high Web site for more details!
Sunday Morning Ehko:S
9:00am, Junior High Room (Green Campus); 10:30am, Third Floor Youth Center (Akron Campus)
This gathering consists of some "chill time," large-group
announcements, and "openers," followed by age- and gender-specific
Bible study. Each group typically consists of 15 students and two co-teachers.
Sunday Close Encounter
9:00am, Junior High Room (Green Campus); Third Floor Youth Center (Akron Campus)
Close Encounter provides spiritually
hungry students with an alternative to YBFs. The encounter incorporates biblical
doctrine, spiritual disciplines, and leadership development. Students are required
to sign a covenant and complete regular homework.
Sunday Evenings O2
6:45–8:00pm, Third Floor Youth Center (Akron Campus)
A program focused on friends, fun and God's word. A small community that meets during our illuminate service ABF hour.
24e
Wednesdays, 6:45pm, Third Floor Youth Center (Akron Campus); Junior High Room (Green Campus)
24e is our weekly gathering with lots of cool games, a small-group time with your closest friends, live worship, and a challenge from one of our youth staff members. 24e is the bridge between our periodic retreats and your everyday life: where faith becomes a daily reality.
Breathe Deep
Times and locations vary.
Breathe Deeps are in-depth, home Bible studies for a deeper look into God's
Word.
sUrve
Students will have a monthly opportunity to serve others as a way to live out what they are learning about life and faith.
Parent Prayer Team
First and third Sundays, 6:45pm, North Berean Room (Akron Campus)
Parents, join this team devoted to praying for students, leaders, and staff within Student Ministries. Meetings consist of praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession. We focus on praying scripturally for the character of the students involved in our programs as well as the leadership. Each meeting lasts about one hour.
Visit our official senior high Web site for more details!
The Forum
Sundays, 9:00am, Senior High Room (Green Campus); 10:30am, Auditorium (Akron Campus)
An interactive, discussion-based event where students tackle difficult topics
ranging from world events to pop culture to theological issues. Led by an adult
presenter and student facilitators. Parents wanting to know more about this Sunday's topic, visit our Forum page.
Ignite
First and third Sundays, 7:00–8:30pm, Auditorium (Akron Campus)
An exciting, high-energy worship experience. Expect great music, lots of fun, and powerful teaching from God’s Word. Led by The Chapel’s youth staff.
D-Groups
Second and fourth Sundays, 7:00-–8:30pm, various locations in Akron and Green
Small, intimate communities aimed at helping students grow deeper in their faith. Each group is gender-specific and open to adding guests. Led by adult leaders in homes and other locations. If you would like to be in a D-Group, contact Steve, or sign up at The Forum on Sunday morning.
Project: Serve
Wednesdays, 6:45pm
Meet at the Hamilton entrance (Akron Campus) or the Senior High Room (Green Campus), then depart to varioius service projects. Visit the midweek page.
Parent Prayer Team
First and third Sundays, 6:45pm, North Berean Room (Akron Campus)
Parents, join this team devoted to praying for students, leaders, and staff within Student Ministries. Meetings consist of praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession. We focus on praying scripturally for the character of the students involved in our programs as well as the leadership. Each meeting lasts about one hour.
Akron Campus
135 Fir Hill
Green Campus
1800 Raber Rd.
Mailing Address
135 Fir Hill
Akron, OH 44304
330.376.6400