Connect Youth 757

09/11/2026

We’ve heard the excuses. We’ve rejected the excuses. 😂

See you Thursday. No excuses. 5:30pm

09/10/2026

ONE MONTH AWAY.

The Youth Rally is almost here, and we’re counting down!

One night. Youth from all over our area. Worship. The Word. Fellowship. And an opportunity to encounter Jesus together.

October 10
Fellowship starts at 4:30 PM
Service starts at 6:00 PM

Bring your youth group. Bring your friends. Come expecting God to move.

ONE MONTH. FREE EVENT. DON’T MISS IT.

Registration is OPEN : register now!

09/09/2026

We’ve got the connection you need. Come to youth.
Thursdays | 5:30PM | 6th to 12th grade

09/06/2026

Connect Youth is ready to find out who makes the BEST chili in the church.

Join us Sunday, September 20th, following service for our Connect Youth Chili Cook-Off!

Think your chili has what it takes? Enter the competition! Sign-up will be available in the church lobby.

Not cooking? Come hungry and be a judge! Tickets are just $5 per person, and everyone who attends gets to vote for their favorite chili.

All proceeds support Connect Youth, so bring your best recipe, or just your appetite, and come hang out with us!

08/28/2026

SEE THEM.

It’s easy to walk past people every single day without really seeing them.

The person sitting alone.
The friend who’s been quieter than usual.
The new kid.
The person everyone else overlooks.

But look at the way Jesus saw people:

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.’”
Matthew 9:36–37 NIV

Jesus didn’t just SEE them. What He saw moved Him to compassion.

This week, we challenged you to start paying attention.

So here’s your weekend challenge:

Ask God to show you ONE person around you who needs to be seen, loved, encouraged, or reminded that they matter.

And then do something about it.

The harvest is great. You’ve been SENT.



Connect Church

08/27/2026

VENDORS WANTED!

Our INDOOR vendor spaces for the Connect Youth Christmas Craft Fair are officially SOLD OUT!

But we still have OUTDOOR vendor spaces available, and we’re looking for more local makers, crafters, small businesses, and vendors to join us!

Link to apply: https://forms.gle/6JGBqB8Lmn9VTjH47

Saturday, December 5th
10 AM–4 PM
Connect Church
980 Broad Meadows Blvd., Virginia Beach

We already have an amazing day coming together with Christmas shopping, FREE photos with Santa, and some incredible food trucks joining us!

FOOD TRUCK LINEUP:
Antojos Puerto Rico
Coastal Beach BBQ
That Soda Pop Shop

Make sure you come hungry and show them some love!

Outdoor vendor spaces are 10x10 and $50.

With our indoor spaces already completely sold out, don’t wait to claim an outdoor spot! If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, apply now!

And PLEASE SHARE! Tag your favorite local businesses, makers, and vendors who need to be at this event!

08/25/2026

REGISTER HERE: https://connect-church-757-540932.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3844183?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

YOUTH RALLY FALL 2026

We’re bringing together youth ministries from across the Redemption Ministries Conference for a night of fellowship, food, games, worship, and the Word, and we’re opening the doors to youth groups from across the area to join us!

Our heart for this night is to bring this generation together, build connections across our youth ministries, and continue to fan the flame of what God is doing in the lives of our young people.

We’re excited to welcome Zach Rowe from Fountain of Life Church as our guest speaker!

October 10, 2026
Connect Church
980 Broad Meadows Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA

Fellowship, food & games @ 4:30 PM
Service @ 6:00 PM

This event is completely FREE. Redemption Ministries youth groups and ALL area youth groups are invited!

Bring your youth group. Bring your friends. Come ready to worship, hear the Word, and encounter God together.

Redemption Ministries IPHC CAMP COLLIDE Connect Church

Get ready for a night of connection, worship, and encounter!The Youth Rally is a completely FREE event bringing together youth groups from across the area for an incredible evening of fellowship, food, games, worship, and the Word.Our heart is simple: to bring this generation together and continue t...

08/10/2026

Last night was one for the books. 👑✨

I had the absolute joy of capturing Royalty Rising with Connect Youth — a night where these incredible kids got to dress up, dance, laugh, and just have fun… but more importantly, they were reminded of who they are and whose they are. 🤍

There was a beautiful time of prayer, words spoken over them, and encouragement reminding them of their worth and the incredible purpose God has for their lives.

And then… the night ended with someone giving their heart to Jesus. 🙌🏼

It truly doesn’t get any better than that. ❤️

I’m so grateful I got to be there, serve, and capture these moments — the fun ones, the meaningful ones, and the moments that matter for eternity.

What a night. What a blessing. What a reminder that our kids are worth investing in. 👑✨

You can find these and more on my website

https://ericapedrazaphotography.pixieset.com/royaltyrising/

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08/09/2026