This month theUNDERGROUND is going to be taking a look at some key things that will help us be ROOTED in our faith. If you’re a Jr High or Sr High student make sure you join us this January! theUNDERGROUND midweek gatherings start up next week!

As the youth ministry of The Meeting House, theUNDERGROUND is committed to challenging ourselves to live more compassionate lives and follow Christ’s example. We do this by focusing on:

Awareness: becoming more aware of issues both locally and globally
Education:  educating ourselves to know how to respond effectively
Action: taking action by using our time, our skills, influence and finances
Transformation:  we trust that God will change and transform us through new relationships with people living in the margins

Throughout the year, we offer numerous ways to get involved in compassion-focused ministries and events across all of our sites.  See the events section for the Compassion Event nearest you!

Additionally, we offer 3 Compassion-motivated learning trips:

• Our grade 7 & 8 students from all sites are welcomed to apply for the Kerr Street Compassion Team.  This team serves for a week at Kerr Street Ministries Day Camp in Oakville in July.
• Our grade 9 & 10 students from all sites are welcomed to apply for the Urban Promise Wilmington Compassion Team.  This team serves for a week at Urban Promise Ministries in Wilmington, Delaware over March Break.

Our grade 11 & 12 students from all sites are welcomed to apply for the Urban Promise Camden Compassion Team.  This team serves for a week at Urban Promise Ministries in Camden, New Jersey over March Break.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Every Sunday morning, Junior Highs at all sites have their very own teaching time. This involves interaction, questions, Scripture, teaching, and a chance to make it personal.  Sr Highs remain in the adult teaching.  For locations and service times, go to: http://www.themeetinghouse.ca

Jr Highs are involved in an interactive morning that is a slightly altered version of Lifechurch’s curriculum.  The teaching schedule for the year is as follows:

MIDWEEK

All of our locations have midweek programs as well as weekend events.  For program dates, times and locations as well as events, see the events section for all details.

At midweek, Sr Highs have the opportunity to flesh out the teaching from Sunday morning while understanding its relevance to their lives as teens.  Sr Highs experience hanging out and food, prayer, small group discussions, as well as teaching at midweek.

Meanwhile, Jr Highs also have the opportunity to further discuss the Sunday morning teaching while taking the time for some games, small group time, teaching, snack and more!