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ECHO Student Ministries
ECHO is the name of our ministry for all 6th through 12th graders.
If you look up ECHO in the dictionary, you will find that it means:
1: the repetition of a sound caused by reflection of sound waves
2: a repetition or imitation of another
3: one who closely imitates or repeats another’s words, ideas, or acts
Those last two definitions are what we focus on. We believe that 2,000 years ago an unexpected revolutionary voice rang out and changed the world. That voice echoes through the halls of history every time someone dares to live in the way of Jesus.
Our programs include interactive high energy worship gatherings, retreats, discipleship events, missions and service trips, plus fun stuff like theme park trips, parties, and laser tag. Check out the events section of the website for up-to-date details on our activities.
ECHO 6-8 (6th-8th Grade)
Middle School is one of the most exciting and challenging seasons of life. Because of this – we have designed a ministry completely around the challenges our students face.
Every Sunday 10:30 AM
Our Middle School Service is could be described as an interactive multimedia storytelling worship experience mixed with crazy games and stunts, complete with a live worship band.
Because we think that we learn best through relationships, every Middle School service will start with a small group time where we interact with and get to know each other in a smaller context.
ECHO 9-12 (9th-12th Grade)
Our High School Ministry is growing FAST. For our services on odd Sunday nights, we meet at our church office, at 4115 Pleasant Valley Drive, Suite 100 in Chantilly. Come check out the exciting things that are going down in “The Cellar.” For the even Sundays, we offer small groups.
1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday Nights 7:00 PM
“Live @ the Cellar” This is our high school worship service. This is a great place to come with friends who are curious about “church.” Expect fun, worship with a live band, and a compelling message from someone really, really good looking (okay, so maybe not that good looking, but the message will still be compelling).
2nd and 4th Sunday Nights 7:00 PM
We also offer “Small Groups” for our high schoolers that are led by our youth leaders. We use this time to hang out and talk about what it means to “live the ECHO.” These are normally held in the home of the small group leader. Talk to Justin to find a Small Group that is right for you.
Fun Stuff!
Occasionally, we just want to get together to have some fun. Watch the website for announcements about times and places where we will get together for laser tag, bowling, a party, mini-golf, paintball, camping, or whatever.
Retreats, Missions Trips, Service Projects, and More!
These are the big events that we offer spread throughout the year.
Our Retreats are INCREDIBLE weekends packed full of fun experiences and encounters with God. Both our Spring Fling and Fall Retreat are the two most important events of the year for ECHO.
We also participate in Missions Trips and Service Projects, which are great ways to stretch beyond yourself and serve your world. You can ask for details on all this stuff, and you will definitely hear about our big events if you are around.