Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to connect with friends and encounter God!

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Ephrata Community Church in Auditorium B. 

NOTE: Remember to bring your Bible! Dinner will be provided and served to all youth from 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Parents, please pick up your children promptly at 8:00 p.m.

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: We are gathering as a family of middle and high school students from the Northern region of Lancaster County to worship Jesus and pray for His Kingdom to come. All youth ages 12-18 are welcome! Lunch is provided for all in attendance.

When: Thursday, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Where: Ephrata Community Church in Auditorium B.

NOTE: Students attending must stay the entire day. If cleared in advance with school administration, students are permitted to receive an excused absence for this day. Please use this permission form when communicating with school administration. National Day of Prayer is a national holiday, providing students religious exemption to be excused from school to worship. Please reach out to oliver@ephratacommunity.church with questions.

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to connect with friends and encounter God!

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Ephrata Community Church in Auditorium B. 

NOTE: Remember to bring your Bible! Dinner will be provided and served to all youth from 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Parents, please pick up your children promptly at 8:00 p.m.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What:  We’re inviting all middle school students, parents, and more to join us as we pray for various aspects of education in our region and nation. Come with your friends to encounter God’s redemptive heart for education and pray for His Kingdom to come in this area. This will be a fun, interactive time of prayer.

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What: Calling all high school students to gather together in one spirit and one voice, crying out for God to bring a sovereign move of salvation to their schools and communities. 

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

We are honoring our ECC graduates—high school, college, and grad school—during our services on May 18 & 19. High school seniors, whether you’re connected to Encounter Youth or the church only, we’d love to honor you, even if you can’t be there for the service itself. 

We would like to know what school you are graduating from, plans for next steps, and a photo. These will be made into slides during Graduation weekend. Please send photos to Katie@ephratacommunity.church.

Register by May 1.

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to celebrate our graduating seniors as they step into their next season of life.

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Ephrata Community Church in Auditorium B.

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to connect with friends and encounter God!

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: TBD 

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What:  We’re inviting all middle school students, parents, and more to join us as we pray for various aspects of education in our region and nation. Come with your friends to encounter God’s redemptive heart for education and pray for His Kingdom to come in this area. This will be a fun, interactive time of prayer.

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Calling 11th and 12th grade students to bless the people of Albania. The focus of this outreach will be engaging Albanian youth through evangelism, strengthening the local church, and prayer and worship initiatives.

Dates: June 14-28

Application / Registration Deadline: February 29

Register here!

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What: Calling all high school students to gather together in one spirit and one voice, crying out for God to bring a sovereign move of salvation to their schools and communities. 

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to connect with friends and encounter God!

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: TBD 

Calling 7th and 12th grade students to bless the people of Ashland, PA. This outreach will include elements of hands-on service in the town of Ashland as well as creative opportunities to engage the people of Ashland with the gospel! Grab your friends and join us as we grow in Jesus and bless others!

Dates: July 10-13

Registration Deadline: July 4

Register here!

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What:  We’re inviting all middle school students, parents, and more to join us as we pray for various aspects of education in our region and nation. Come with your friends to encounter God’s redemptive heart for education and pray for His Kingdom to come in this area. This will be a fun, interactive time of prayer.

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What: Calling all high school students to gather together in one spirit and one voice, crying out for God to bring a sovereign move of salvation to their schools and communities. 

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to connect with friends and encounter God!

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: TBD 

Jesus Rally exists to gather around Jesus, seeking a shared outpouring of His Holy Spirit, leading to a unified spiritual awakening in the greater Lancaster County region.

This summer, we are gathering under a tent for 4 days and 5 nights (July 30-August 3) in Ephrata, PA for Jesus Rally Festival 2024! Together, we will hear from national and local leaders, cry out to God in prayer, and get equipped with revival culture and gospel activation. Grab your friends and join us to grow in Jesus and be trained to preach the gospel!

All youth ages 13-18 are invited to join us for this week.

Find more information and register HERE!

NOTE: this is not an ECC Youth event. This week is in partnership / collaboration with YWAM Lancaster as well as other local churches and ministries in the Ephrata area. We do encourage all students to be part of this week of training and outreach!

Jesus Rally exists to gather around Jesus, seeking a shared outpouring of His Holy Spirit, leading to a unified spiritual awakening in the greater Lancaster County region.

This summer, we are gathering under a tent for 4 days and 5 nights (July 30-August 3) in Ephrata, PA for Jesus Rally Festival 2024! Together, we will hear from national and local leaders, cry out to God in prayer, and get equipped with revival culture and gospel activation. Grab your friends and join us to grow in Jesus and be trained to preach the gospel!

All youth ages 13-18 are invited to join us for this week.

Find more information and register HERE!

NOTE: this is not an ECC Youth event. This week is in partnership / collaboration with YWAM Lancaster as well as other local churches and ministries in the Ephrata area. We do encourage all students to be part of this week of training and outreach!

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to connect with friends and encounter God!

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: TBD 

Who: 7–12 Grade Students

What: A time to connect with friends and encounter God!

When: Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: TBD 

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What:  We’re inviting all middle school students, parents, and more to join us as we pray for various aspects of education in our region and nation. Come with your friends to encounter God’s redemptive heart for education and pray for His Kingdom to come in this area. This will be a fun, interactive time of prayer.

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What: Calling all high school students to gather together in one spirit and one voice, crying out for God to bring a sovereign move of salvation to their schools and communities. 

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What:  We’re inviting all middle school students, parents, and more to join us as we pray for various aspects of education in our region and nation. Come with your friends to encounter God’s redemptive heart for education and pray for His Kingdom to come in this area. This will be a fun, interactive time of prayer.

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What: Calling all high school students to gather together in one spirit and one voice, crying out for God to bring a sovereign move of salvation to their schools and communities. 

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What:  We’re inviting all middle school students, parents, and more to join us as we pray for various aspects of education in our region and nation. Come with your friends to encounter God’s redemptive heart for education and pray for His Kingdom to come in this area. This will be a fun, interactive time of prayer.

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.

Where: Gateway House of Prayer

When: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

What: Calling all high school students to gather together in one spirit and one voice, crying out for God to bring a sovereign move of salvation to their schools and communities. 

The Student Ministry Staff will lead this time of worship and prayer.