Youth
Weekly Gatherings
- Sunday Night Bible Study: 5–7 PM
- Wednesday Hangout Nights (most weeks): 5:45–7:30 PM
Youth ROCKS is open to students in grades 7–12. A typical night could include Bible study, discussion, games, and moments of checking in to connect faith with real life.
Youth are led by Pastor Ean and a team of dedicated volunteers, all background-checked for safety.
Summer Events
Youth ROCKS has many summer events that we take part in! Check out each event below and register at the link provided.
Synodic Camp is May 31-June 5. Synodic welcomes students who have completed grades 9-12 and takes place at Crystal Springs in Kelso, TN.
The theme for this year is Kairos (one of the Greek words for time).
Junior Camp is June 14-19 at Crystal Springs and welcomes children who have completed grades 2–5. The theme is Finding Nemo!
Youth ROCKS Mission Trip is June 20-26, and we are headed to Missouri! We will be serving nonprofits in Lebanon, MO, and surrounding areas.
(Come to our Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser on May 3rd!)
C.P.Y.C. (the Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference) is July 5-10 at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN and welcomes students who have completed grades 8-12.
The theme for this year is Call Me!
Middle School Camp is July 12-17 at Crystal Springs. Students who have completed grades 6-8 are invited to attend.
The theme for this year is “In the Wilderness.”
Why Youth ROCKS?
Our youth group is called Youth R.O.C.K.S. for two reasons.
First, it is the foundation that brings Brenthaven together. Our youth are leaders among our congregation and play a vital role in shaping the spirit, service, and future of our church community.
Second, it’s an acronym for four things that shape our ministry: Refreshing, Opportunities, Christian Knowledge, and Service.
Refreshing
For a teenager, faith in the Christian life can seem stagnant and stale. Youth ROCKS looks for as many ways as possible to provide a refreshing faith experience for our young people.
Youth Lock-In - November 14-15
Opportunities
There are many different opportunities and experiences for students. We go to camps, conferences, retreats and fun events around town. We go to one another’s extracurricular activities to show our support and be there for each other. We go to concerts together, dinner together, and overall enjoy life together.
- Nov. 7-9 - Synodic High School Retreat
- Jan 1-4 - Youth ROCKS Winter Retreat
- March 27-29 - Synodic Middle School Retreat
- MAY 31 - June5 - Synodic High School Camp
- July 5-10 - Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference
- July 12-17 - Middle School Camp
Christian Knowledge
We find Christian truths in many parts of our world. We look at popular songs, famous movies, interesting people, and many other things to understand where and how God is operating in our world. And all of this is on top of some deep opportunities for Bible study!
This fall, Youth ROCKS is diving into our theme “Party?!?” Together we’re exploring the stories of joy, celebration, and rejoicing found throughout scripture, discovering how God’s welcome is always worth celebrating.
Service
We follow Jesus' example by seeking justice, mercy, and peace for all people. This often leads us to serving local nonprofits and ministries that help people in our area and beyond. Also, each summer we take a mission trip to serve ministries in other areas of the United States!
This Summer’s Mission Trip is June 21-26, 2026
Why It Matters
Youth ROCKS is more than just a program. It’s a place where teenagers can belong, ask big questions, build lasting friendships, and live out their faith.
We hope you will join us!
