Slash is for the Whole Family

Slash does a great deal of reaching out to our community.  We also know how to come together for a good time.  

Children & Youth Ministries

Children and youth are important at Slash.  
Opportunities are provided for them to grow in their faith while their gifts and talents are nurtured.
​S.E.E.D.S.
We're excited to invite all elementary-aged students to a fun and meaningful afternoon filled with:
  • Nature-Themed Bible Lessons
  • Music & Worship
  • Hands-On Activities & Crafts
  • Faith, Fellowship & Fun

Slash kids, neighbors, all are welcome.
SCHEDULE: Sunday 4-6 pm
March 30; April 6, 27; May 4, 18

Please contact Emma Moyer if you would like to volunteer and help with our new Children K-5 ministry.

Ministry to Our Children

  • Children Worship & Wonder for children 4 yrs. old through 4th grade.   Children hear Bible stories and learn about God during Sunday worship services at 10:00 am.  Optional care is provided in our Nursery all morning for infants and children 2 years old or younger
  • Children’s Choir Sunday morning during the school year, 11:00 am practice in the sanctuary.  All K-5th grade children are invited to play bells and sing in our worship.
  • Church School Sunday morning, 9:00 am.   The Young Disciples meet on the first floor in the Education building.  Nursery for Birth to age 2; 3-5 year olds; and Kindergarten to 2nd grade. The older children, 3rd-5th graders, meet on the second floor of the Loving Building adjacent to the sanctuary.    
  • Summer Camp for Disciples of Christ members in Virginia is at Craig Springs Camp & Conference Center.  A variety of camps are available for children.  Remember to register through the church and receive half price scholarships for everyone who participates at Slash​.​
  • Vacation Bible School each summer
You can get more information about any of these programs from participants or our administrator can put you in contact with leadership.
Some photos from our ministry to Children.
Christmas Pageant
Picture
2024 Mission Trip.

Middle & High School Youth

6th to 12th graders participate in our programs.
We strive to be a positive Christian presence in the lives of our youth, encouraging their participation in worship, meetings, outreach, events, and camps.  
  • Parent/Youth Meeting; We let parents know about our focus and plans for the semester.
  • Youth Meetings usually every other Sunday during the school year.  Youth participate in recreational field trips, mission outreach events, Bible Study, games, and small group discussions.  
  • Church School classes for middle school and high school students meet from 9:00-10:00 am Sunday mornings in rooms on the second floor of the Education building.
  • Summer Camp for Disciples of Christ members in Virginia is at Craig Springs Camp & Conference Center. The Virginia Camping Ministry also offers events and retreats in other locations. A variety of camps are available.  Remember to register through the church and receive half price scholarships for everyone who participates at Slash.
  • Mission Trip for Middle & High School students each summer.  ​
  • You can get more information about any of these programs from our youth or you can email for Youth Information.

Youth Sunday October 2024

Youth Sunday Takeover
What did you do last summer?
John 2:1-12
 
What did you do last summer. Our youth tell the stories of their summer in worship this week. Stories about how they saw God in the Vacation Bible School at Slash, the different Disciple camps they attended, and during their Mission Trip to South Carolina.