Awana
AWANA!
Sign up your kids (pre-k through 5th grade) during the school year.
At Awana, we strive to reach and show the children of our community God’s unwavering love for them. Teaching them how to navigate God’s word, the Bible. Showing them how to build a relationship with God through worship and prayer. Also, enjoying fun games, crafts and other team building activities.
We meet on Wednesday nights, 10/2/2024 - 4/30/2025 from 6:00-7:30pm.
Men's Breakfast
Come out on the 1st Saturday of the month for a great breakfast and even better conversation with other guys. Topics vary, but we always talk about how to grow in our relationship with God and be the men God has called us to be. $5/person for food, and open to anyone, so feel free to invite. No need to register.
Ruby's Pantry
Ruby's Pantry is a local, non-profit organization that seeks to activate people in being alert to the needs of others and to be proactive in encouraging faith, showing friendship and meeting tangible needs of neighbors, friends and strangers regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. We see the incredible value in this organization, and have come alongside them to help with the distribution process. Come out and help make a difference in our community!
Women's Breakfast
Gather together with other ladies on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a delicious breakfast, great conversation, worship, and a short devotional thought. Open to any women, so feel free to invite your friends and family along. $5/person, no need to register.
men’s book retreat: January
Jay Kim's Analog Church explored the ways the digital age and its values affect the life of the church. In Analog Christian, he asks the same question of Christian discipleship. As the digital age inclines us to discontentment, fragility, and foolishness, how are followers of Jesus to respond? What is the theological basis for living in creative resistance to the forces of our day? How can Christians cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but thrive as we navigate the specific challenges of our age?
men’s book retreat: February
Jay Kim's Analog Church explored the ways the digital age and its values affect the life of the church. In Analog Christian, he asks the same question of Christian discipleship. As the digital age inclines us to discontentment, fragility, and foolishness, how are followers of Jesus to respond? What is the theological basis for living in creative resistance to the forces of our day? How can Christians cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but thrive as we navigate the specific challenges of our age?
men’s book retreat: march
Jay Kim's Analog Church explored the ways the digital age and its values affect the life of the church. In Analog Christian, he asks the same question of Christian discipleship. As the digital age inclines us to discontentment, fragility, and foolishness, how are followers of Jesus to respond? What is the theological basis for living in creative resistance to the forces of our day? How can Christians cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but thrive as we navigate the specific challenges of our age?
men’s book retreat: November
Jay Kim's Analog Church explored the ways the digital age and its values affect the life of the church. In Analog Christian, he asks the same question of Christian discipleship. As the digital age inclines us to discontentment, fragility, and foolishness, how are followers of Jesus to respond? What is the theological basis for living in creative resistance to the forces of our day? How can Christians cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but thrive as we navigate the specific challenges of our age?
Glam Jam
Drop off your little princess dressed in her favorite princess attire to step inside an enchanted beauty salon that offers magical makeovers! She will get her hair done, nails painted, make-up, and then get a photo with a real life fairy-tale princess! Parents are welcome to come back for the fashion show. Open to girls in preschool through 5th grade.
Costumes & Candy
The title says it all! Kids are encouraged to wear their (non-scary) Halloween costumes to church. Every kid (Preschool-5th grade) will receive a bag of candy to jump-start their Halloween fun. Prizes will be given at each service for the best costume. This is a free event for anyone in the community. *Parents must stay onsite during service- this is not a drop-off event.
Youth Halloween Scavenger Hunt
This is a free youth event for grades 6-12. The event will span the North Branch Area and will involve clues that each team must decode and decipher in order to lead them to the secret location of the "After Party". First team to arrive at the After Party will receive a prize and bragging rights!
Night of Worship
Embrace the Presence: Join Us for a Night of Worship!
Mark your calendars: on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 6:30pm, Access Church will be hosting a Night of Worship! This special event is designed to create an atmosphere where you can deeply engage with God and experience His presence in a meaningful way.
men’s book retreat: October
Jay Kim's Analog Church explored the ways the digital age and its values affect the life of the church. In Analog Christian, he asks the same question of Christian discipleship. As the digital age inclines us to discontentment, fragility, and foolishness, how are followers of Jesus to respond? What is the theological basis for living in creative resistance to the forces of our day? How can Christians cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but thrive as we navigate the specific challenges of our age?
Youth Group: NEW TIME
Our youth group is moving to a new day for all 6th-12th graders. Join us on Sunday evenings starting in October.
men’s book retreat: September
Jay Kim's Analog Church explored the ways the digital age and its values affect the life of the church. In Analog Christian, he asks the same question of Christian discipleship. As the digital age inclines us to discontentment, fragility, and foolishness, how are followers of Jesus to respond? What is the theological basis for living in creative resistance to the forces of our day? How can Christians cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but thrive as we navigate the specific challenges of our age?
Hydro blaze Youth Event
Anybody else ready to escape the blazing heat and splash into a torrent of huge waves and waterslides!! Come Join us at Bunker Beach on Aug 11th for Access Youth's Hydro Blaze!!
This event is for students in grades 6th-12th. We will depart from Access Church immediately after service on Sunday around 10:30am and will eat lunch on the way to Bunker Beach. We will return to Access Church by 5:30pm for pick up. Lunch provided.
We hope you can join us in the waves for the best Hydro Blaze of the summer!! $25 per person. Due to the nature of an event like this, we will need chaperones to drive, so we will have a Registration Cut off for Aug 4th. SIGN UP NOW, don't miss out!!
Questions email Alex Melin: alex@accesschurchonline.org
Youth Lunar Lock-In
Who's down for a Lunar Lock-In???
Access Youth is hosting an all-nighter Lock-In on Friday, May 31st from 10pm- to 6am on Saturday, June, 1st!! This event is for all teens in 6th-12th Grade!! This is a great opportunity for current 5th graders to check out youth group for the first time!
We will have all night to hang out, play games, dodge ball, volleyball, 9 Square, and night Games... In order to keep your blood pumping we will have plenty of high-octane youth-rated fuel: Mountain Dew, Pizza, and other Snacks!!
Things to Bring:
Sleeping bags, Pillow, Closed toe shoes, and Deodorant (not Axe Body Spray) !!
Important:
All Students must Register online before coming to the event. This is necessary for the release waiver to be completed before drop off at Access Church!
Drop off will be at 10pm at Access Church on May 31st. Pick-up will be at 6am sharp, on Saturday, June 1st. That way our hard-working volunteers can go home also and get some rest.
We can't wait to see you here!! It's going to be Legendary!! don't miss out!!
If you have any questions or concerns, email Alex Melin:
alex@accesschurchonline.org
water, wine and worship
We’ve got a special opportunity to worship together as a church and celebrate people’s faith as they publicly declare their trust in Jesus through baptism. Lunch will be provided immediately after second service and everyone is welcome to stay.
90's Throwback Night
Come and experience a simpler time before Wi-Fi and Mobile Phones changed everything!! The party will begin at 6pm with Pizza, Pizza rolls, lunchables, and other fabulous food from the 90's era!! Students will have a blast chilling out with friends, listening to 90's music, 90's backdrop, and Photo booth + props, playing retro party games, and discovering some former fun from yesteryear that your parents remember all too well!! Arrive at 6pm in your best 90's attire ready for "Da Bomb" of a night! The Throwback Party will conclude by 10pm. See you on March 22nd!!
men’s book retreat: march
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
Playdate
NEW this fall! Don’t go stir crazy as the weather turns cold- join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for some fun! We will play in our preschool room which is baby-proofed and safe for kids ages 0-5.
Nerf party
Calling all kids in K-5th grade - we've got an awesome Nerf Party just for you! We'll be transforming our entire church into a battleground. Bring your Nerf blasters and protective eyewear - we'll have snacks for everyone and 20,000 square feet to run and play. We'll be sectioning kids into groups based on age to ensure that everyone has a safe and fun time.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. Pre-register by 2/17/24 in order to save your spot for the discounted price of $10. Any registrations after that will be $15 at the door and space cannot be guaranteed.
**Please note: For the safety of all children, no adults are allowed to remain inside the facility during this event unless previously background checked by Access Church.
men’s book retreat: February
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
Youth Group Polar Splash bash
Time to hit the pool Access Youth! The Badlands will have to wait. Instead, we will be heading over to Cambridge for an epic dip in the CIHS Pool!! This event is for all students in 6th-12th grade. Enter through the Main Entry (Door 1). The cost for this event will be $15 per person.
We'll be swimming from 6:30-8:30pm and will have snacks in the FACS room from 8:30-9:30pm. Parents should be at the CIHS by 9:30pm for pickup. (Details are subject to change)
men’s book retreat: January
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
men’s book retreat: November
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
men’s book retreat: October
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
Truthfilled Women's Retreat
Our Access Church Women’s Retreat is held at Oak Forest Center in Frederic, Wisconsin. We will spend Friday, August 25th, and Saturday, August 26th together enjoying food, fun, fellowship, and experiencing growth within our faith journey as we draw closer to God through intentional reflection time, prayer, worship, & Biblical teaching.
This year we will be studying the devotional Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons. To enhance your experience, we encourage you to purchase the study book as an add-on to registration or via Amazon, Thriftbooks, or Christianbook.
Awana Grad Prix
We will be having our AWANA Grand Prix 2023 on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:00pm. This is a fun event for all of our AWANA SPARKS and TNT members. We will also be bringing back the Open Parent/Guardian class.
Online registration will be open through April 12th, to ensure everyone gets their car with a few weeks to work on them. Cost for the event is $10 for registration (which includes the cost for the car of your choice). Click here to register.
If you have any questions reach out to Raedean:
raedean@accesschurchonline.org
Easter Services
There is no better news than that of Jesus dying so that we can have a personal relationship with God. Easter is a time for us to celebrate this amazing gift we’ve been given, and we want to celebrate it with you! We’ll have live music, awesome services for your kids, and a short message that you’ll be able to understand and apply to your life!
Two identical services at 9:00am + 10:30am.
Good Friday
Join us as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus through song and scripture. You will leave with a new found appreciation for God's incredible love. Due to the graphic nature of this service, kids programming is available through 6th grade.
men’s book retreat: January
A boy doesn’t automatically become a man at the age of 18. What differentiates a boy from a man is the way he lives. Crossroads Senior Pastor Brian Tome’s new book The Five Marks of a Man encourages men to step into a new reality—one determined by strength, purpose, and a code of honor.
Christmas Eve
Christmas is a time for us to celebrate the birth of Our savior Jesus Christ, and we want to celebrate it with you! We’ll have live music, awesome services for your kids, and a short message that you’ll be able to understand and apply to your life! Come out and join us!
December 24th 9am & 10:30am (identical services)
men’s book retreat: November
A boy doesn’t automatically become a man at the age of 18. What differentiates a boy from a man is the way he lives. Crossroads Senior Pastor Brian Tome’s new book The Five Marks of a Man encourages men to step into a new reality—one determined by strength, purpose, and a code of honor.
Youth Group Hangouts
We are holding weekly hangouts on Sundays at 6:00pm at several homes in our community for all students in 6th - 12th grade.
be a man: men’s advance
We can be born as a male, but we choose whether or not we'll be a man. So for two days, we'll be focusing on how to Be a Man in the Biblical sense. Enjoy great food, learn from other men, and leave feeling charged.
Beautiful Encounter Women's Retreat
Our Access Church Women’s Retreat is held at Oak Forest Center in Frederic, Wisconsin. We will spend Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th together enjoying food, fun, fellowship, and experiencing growth within our faith journey as we draw closer to God through intentional reflection time, prayer, worship, & Biblical teaching.