Youth Ministry
At Free Grace we encourage our youth and young adults to be involved with Young Life North Okanagan. Emily Vankeimpema is the Young Life staff person and she would love to connect your teens with one of the various Young Life groups.
Young Life in Canada is a relational youth ministry that introduces teenagers to Jesus Christ and helps them grow in their faith through mentorship, friendship, and adventure. Focused on building genuine connections, Young Life leaders invest in the lives of young people by meeting them where they’re at—whether at school, sports, or coffee shops—and inviting them into a community where they’re known, loved, and encouraged. Through club nights, small groups, and life-changing camp experiences, Young Life shares the hope of the gospel in a way that’s fun, relevant, and rooted in grace.
CLUB
Club is the name of the regular meetings hosted by Young Life volunteer leaders and staff for their teen-aged friends. It is launched by the relationships they have built through contact work. These meetings are attended by teens from junior and senior high schools and includes music, humour and a talk about the Christian faith.
CAMPAIGNERS
Campaigners is the name given to weekly small-group meetings of our student leaders, who are also called campaigners. This meeting, often early before school, is an opportunity to gather with a smaller group of friends, grow in faith and discuss leadership of the local Young Life club.
camp
Camps are a highlight for teens and focus on what matters most to them – fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. A unique aspect of our camping program is that teens attend with their leader they’ve come to know throughout the school year. Teens in western Canada attend Young Life of Canada’s beautiful resort camp called RockRidge Canyon, located near Princeton, BC. Many teens leave YL camp saying it was “the best week of my life”!
Contact YOUNGLIFE
Emily Vankeimpema
North Okananagan Area Director
Phone
(778)212-6170