citystudents parent guide

🔥 Our Purpose

We exist to walk with students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Everything we do is about helping middle and high schoolers know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference in Yuba-Sutter, the West, and the World.

🙌 What Students Experience

  • Knowing God – A place to meet God weekly.

  • Finding Freedom – Growing deeper through teaching and discipleship.

  • Discover Purpose – Equipping teens to know who they are in Christ.

  • Make a Difference – Serving in the church and community.

  • Small Groups – Weekly time to connect and apply the message.

  • D-Groups – For students who want to dig deeper in their faith.

🤝 Parent Partnership

We believe parents are the primary disciple-makers. We’re here to partner with you.

From us to you:

  • Safe, welcoming environment

  • We pray for you and your students

From you to us:

  • Make gatherings a priority

  • Communicate prayer needs

  • Let us know how we can support you

📲 Stay Connected

We use GroupMe parent chat for updates, reminders, and last-minute changes. Please make sure you’re signed in!

🗓️ Key Dates

  • MDWK Gathering – Wednesdays at 6:30pm

  • See You at the Pole – 9/24

  • Costume Party – 10/29

  • No MDWK – 11/26

  • Students Christmas Party – 12/10

  • No MDWK – 12/17 through 12/31

  • 2026 D-Now Weekend – 2/6 to 2/7

    • Registrations due 12/7

    • Deposit due 1/11 ($50)

  • 2026 Summer Camp (Middle & High School) – 6/29 to 7/4

  • Game Nights – TBD

📖 Discipleship & Teaching

Our discipleship track blends strong biblical teaching with practical life application. Each series is designed to help students know God personally, walk faithfully, and live courageously in today’s world.

  • Cause Circle – Equipping students to pray for, care for, and share Jesus with their friends.

  • First and Foremost (Colossians) – Christ’s supremacy, freedom in Him, and how His work reshapes relationships.

  • Not Forgotten (Job) – Trusting God in suffering, leaning on biblical wisdom, and drawing near when life hurts.

  • Communicating with Our Creator – Building a personal quiet time through Scripture, prayer, and sharing with others.

  • Evidence – Strengthening faith with apologetics, seeing God’s design, and answering tough questions.

  • Landslide (Minor Prophets) – Lessons on drifting, rebellion, and God’s call back to Himself.

  • In Concert (Holy Spirit) – Understanding the Spirit’s role: empowering, interceding, sustaining.

  • I AM (Jesus’ Words) – Exploring Jesus’ own identity as the Bread of Life, Light of the World, Good Shepherd, and True Vine.

  • Home Inspection – Challenging students to build a foundation of integrity and lasting faith.

🎤 Featured Voices

Students will hear from a variety of trusted leaders who bring biblical wisdom and encouragement:

  • Pastor Chris

  • Noah Stoudt

  • Glenn Robinson

  • Julie Ely

  • Brandon Sanders

  • …and more guest speakers throughout the year

❤️ Ways Parents Can Help

  • Pray for our team

  • Volunteer (driving, snacks, serving at events)

  • Donate supplies (Amazon wish list)

  • Support big events and fundraisers

✅ Safety Policies

  • All leaders background-checked and fingerprinted

  • CPR-trained team

🛠️ Parent Tools

We want to equip you with trusted resources that speak into the challenges and joys of parenting teens.

Websites

Books

Podcasts