High School

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Our ministry to high school students is designed to not only meet teens where they are, but to also encourage them to take another step toward Jesus Christ. Read about our regular programming below; to download registration forms for special events, click here. For more brochures and registration forms, please visit our Parent Resources page.

Questions? Please contact Maddy Kramer, High School Coordinator, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 221 or at maddyk@fpcberkeley.org.

Anchor
Anchor is a weekly gathering place for the high school community at First Pres. It is our desire that this time will offer high school students the opportunity to build and nurture deep relationships among their peers and the adults in the church community.

Dates & Times: Sundays, 10-11:15 am
Location: High School Room, M202 McKinley Hall

InterMission (Midweek Small Groups)
High school students gather midweek for an "intermission" from their weekly pressures and stresses. The evening starts with dinner (7:00-7:30 pm), followed by music, a brief teaching time, and an extended small group time; students get the chance to grow and connect with each other.

Dates & Times: Thursdays, 7-9 pm
Location: High School Room, M202 McKinley Hall
Dinner Cost: Free

NextStep
NextStep is a community experience intended solely for freshmen. As they begin to take the next step in their academic lives, we also want to build in time for them to take the next step in their life of faith and friendship. We'll laugh, tell stories, and become deeper friends in the middle of learning and growing deeper. NextStep also serves as a confirmation of faith class; through our weekly meetings and mentoring program, students will have the opportunity to explore their faith and consider taking part in Confirmation Sunday in March 2012.

Dates & Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 7-9 pm 
More Information: Click here to download the NextStep FAQs

Area Morning Studies (AMs)
AMs are a way for students to start the day right with some fun, fellowship, and yummy breakfast! Students and youth staff meet in various locations for breakfast and conversation. Students purchase their own breakfasts and are responsible for their own transportation to school.

Dates & Times: Wednesdays, 7-7:45 am
Time: 7-7:45 am
Locations: First and third Wednesdays at The Egg Shop in Montclair
                Second Wednesday at Starbuck's in Orinda
                Fourth Wednesday at Jim's in Alameda

NetWork Choir
Click here for the Youth Choirs page.

Special Events
These events are great opportunities for your student to dig deeper into God's word, get connected, and have fun! For more information about any of these events, please contact Maddy Kramer, High School Coordinator, at (510) 848-6252 ext. 221 or at maddyk@fpcberkeley.org.