A group of eight people in winter ski gear standing on a snowy slope, some holding ski poles, with trees in the background. One person is holding a pizza slice costume.

Group of smiling children and adults outdoors, taking a selfie on a trail with green trees and grass in the background.

Three people looking at items in a cardboard box on a round table, with snacks and a plastic cup on the table. Two posters and a clock are on the wall behind them.

Three young girls wearing hairnets and gloves are preparing sandwiches with bread and lunch meat at a table.

Group of people, including children and adults, gathered around a U-shaped table in a room decorated for Christmas, with some wearing Santa hats, celebrating together.

Five children lying on the floor next to each other, with their arms behind their heads, forming the word 'LOVE'.

Four people wearing helmets and harnesses sitting on a large swingset, with a group of onlookers nearby.

Group of young people attending a church or community meeting; some raising their hands, seated in black chairs in a room with a stage, microphones, and a TV monitor.

Group of five young people praying together outdoors at a concert or festival, with a stage and pink screen in the background.

Six children forming a human pyramid outdoors on a grassy lawn with trees and buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Children and teenagers gathered in a church auditorium, participating in a religious service or youth event. Some are holding hands in a circle, others have their arms around each other, and they are facing a stage where speakers are presenting. The

Four kids sitting in the snow, two with snowboards, one wearing a burger costume, wearing helmets and winter clothes.

Teenagers playing air hockey at an arcade, with additional arcade machines and visitors in the background.

Man taking a selfie in a busy restaurant with young people sitting at tables, some using phones, and staff behind the counter

Group of people gathered inside a wooden lodge, with a mounted moose head on the wall decorated with a Santa hat. The group is smiling and posing for the camera.

Three kids are standing under a white canopy tent outdoors, with a grassy field and trees in the background. They are smiling at the camera while cooking on a grill that has bread or flatbread on trays. The youngest boy, wearing a blue helmet and bri

A group of young people sitting outdoors at night holding lit candles during a vigil or gathering, with many other people also visible in the background.

Two people inside large inflatable bubbles, one red and one transparent blue, on an indoor gymnasium floor.

Group of young people and an elderly man in a wheelchair, all smiling indoors, some wearing T-shirts with 'Ask Me to Pray for You,' with a table set for a meal nearby.

Two children lie in hammocks hanging between trees in a campground, with several tents and greenery in the background.

Three smiling boys wearing orange helmets and harnesses outdoors, giving thumbs-up signs.

The Union Network

6-12th graders are welcome to join the Union Network, a Youth Ministry program that meets weekly on Mondays at 6:30 PM during the school year. Check out the monthly newsletter under the Events drop-down for more information or look below for the upcoming summer schedule! Our year will kick off on September 14th!

Parents' Night

Parents and Students:
We’re (mostly) back, and it’s Parents Night on August 24th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Community Center! All teens and parents of teens are welcome to join us on our first night back! Parents, we will discuss the happenings of the year. Teens, this will be the Union Network you know and love. Can’t wait to be together!
One Night

It’s ONE NIGHT on August 31st from 6:30-8:30pm at the Community Center!
We’re welcoming in a group from Claim Your Campus (claimyourcampus.com) to lead us in worship and prayer. Join us as we invite Jesus to take over this school year.
Union Kick Off!

We’re ALL THE WAY back starting September 14th at 6:30pm in the Community Center! Our regularly scheduled program starts this night. Join us every Monday after!
Breakaway Middle School Retreat (6th-8th grade)

Mark your calendars for September 25-27! Breakaway Retreat is an opportunity to join several hundred middle school students, leaders, youth pastors and volunteers as they gather to have fun, enjoy free time, play crazy games and hear more about the God who loves them. This is the best weekend retreat in the history of the world! Zip Lines! Indoor Climbing Wall! Alpine Swing! Ropes Course! Canoeing! Gaga! Basketball! Great Food! Great Worship! Great Speaker! Come and bring a friend! Payment plans, partial and full scholarships are available if cost is prohibitive. Contact Pastor Julian or Tara Scavetti with questions and for sign-up information.

Meet the Youth Pastors

Julian Scavetti

Julian is the Minister of Young Adults and Families at Central and has 20 years of youth ministry experience and a Master’s of Divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary. He’s married with two awesome boys.

Jonny Radcliff

Jonny is the architect of the Union and is a missionary through National Network of Youth Ministries. He has a Master’s of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary and is married with kiddos.

Testimonials

“The Union Network is great! I enjoy the lessons and different people. The Union feels like a community and a family and I love that”

- Audrey
"The Union is the best night of my week."

- Leader
"The Union Network is the best thing that happened at our church. It's the best youth group in the area."

- Student
"Union is amazing! I've met some new friends and a new amazing leader. It's a really good chance to meet new friends and would highly recommend attending. "

- Liam