Wednesday nights are for you.
Games, food, worship, real friends, and an honest look at who Jesus actually is. No pressure, no dress code, no church experience required.
Kickoff · Wednesday, Sept 9 · 6–8 PM
Seen. Known. Loved.
We're not here to make teenagers behave better, and we're definitely not here to guilt anyone into anything.
We're here so that every student who walks through the door knows they are seen, known, and loved — first by the people in the room, and ultimately by Jesus, who is God with us, and who came looking for them long before they ever went looking for him.
So we make space for 5th–12th graders to belong before they believe, ask their real questions, and build a faith that can withstand real life — at their own pace, surrounded by people who genuinely like them.
What a night actually looks like
Walking into a room you've never been in is the hardest part. Here's the whole two hours, start to finish.
Doors open
Music going, snack bar open, games already started. Come early — nobody sits alone.
Big group game
The loud one. Usually involves a countdown and at least one questionable decision.
Worship + a talk
Songs, then a short honest talk about Jesus that assumes nothing about your background.
Small groups
Split by grade and gender. Where the real conversations happen. Out the door at 8:00.
Every week, plus the big stuff
Wednesdays are the anchor, with a Sunday morning group for junior high. Retreats, camps and parties are the moments students still talk about years later.
All students, grades 5–12 · MVF Church — Heber Campus · 271 N 600 W, Heber City, UT 84032 · Get directions →
Grades 6–8 · during the 11:30 service at the Heber Campus. An extra place for junior highers to land midweek and on the weekend — come to one or both.
Kickoff
SEP 9The first Wednesday of the school year and the best one to bring a friend to. Big games, big food, zero awkwardness. Weekly Wednesday nights run from here on.
Kickball Tournament
OCT 21We take over a field in Park City for a night of bracket-style kickball. Come to play or come to heckle, both are legitimate.
Halloween Party
OCT 28Costumes strongly encouraged — effort more than budget. There’s a costume contest. Regular Wednesday night, turned up.
Bowling with Mountain Life
DEC 30A joint night with Mountain Life at Holiday Lanes over Christmas break.
What you'd want to know before dropping them off
Safety isn't a footnote
- Every leader passes a background check before they serve
- Every leader completes leader training before their first Wednesday
- Safety training is required for all leaders — not optional, not once-and-done
Questions about any of it? Ask Ashley directly — we would rather tell you than have you wonder.
Stay in the loop
Everything runs through Planning Center — event details, permission forms, schedule changes. No spam, no daily blasts, just what you need to know when you need it.
Talk to a real person
Questions about your student, our teaching, allergies, a hard season at home — Ashley would genuinely rather hear from you than have you wonder.
Ashley Sheleretis
Student Ministry Director
Here's exactly what to expect
Walking into a room you've never been in is the hardest part. So here's everything, no surprises.
How long is it?
6:00–8:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30. Pickup is at 8:00 sharp — parents, we promise not to hold your evening hostage.
My student is in 5th grade — is that too young?
Not at all. Wednesday nights are for 5th through 12th grade, and we split into small groups by age, so your 5th grader ends up with students their own age rather than lost in a room of seniors. Junior high also has a Sunday morning group for grades 6–8 once they get there.
What should I wear?
Whatever you're already wearing. Hoodies, cleats from practice, whatever. Some games get active, so shoes you can run in are never a bad idea.
Do I need to bring anything?
Nothing. Not a Bible, not money, not church knowledge. If you want to bring something, bring a friend — everything's more fun with one.
Is it free?
Wednesday nights are free to attend. Snacks are a dollar or two, depending on what they get, so send your student with a little cash if they want something. Special events like retreats and camps have a cost. We never want money to be the reason a student stays home, so if cost is ever an issue, talk to us — quietly and no big deal.
What if I've never been to church / I'm not sure what I believe?
Then you're exactly who this was built for. Nobody will put you on the spot, make you pray out loud, or quiz you. Come as a skeptic — you'll be in good company. Questions are welcome here; they're how faith gets real.
Two minutes now, zero paperwork at the door
Registration runs through Planning Center — one signup covers the whole year of Wednesday nights.
Students
Join the MVF Students group: your info, an emergency contact, and you're done. This is also where event registrations will show up all year.
Join the student groupParents
Join the parent group to get event details, permission forms, and schedule updates — everything comes to you, nothing to chase down.
Join the parent groupTrouble signing up? Email ashley@mvfchurch.com and we'll sort it out.
Help build this thing
Serve on the team
The ministry grows one trusted adult at a time. If you can show up on Wednesdays and learn students' names, we can train you for everything else. Every leader is background-checked and equipped before they start.
Apply to serveNot ready to apply? Ask Ashley a question first.
Give toward students
Gifts help cover camp scholarships, food, and events — so no student ever stays home because of a price tag. Giving runs through MVF Church.
Give to MVF StudentsChoose Youth Scholarships from the fund list so your gift reaches students directly.