An emerging adult is a post-high school 20-something who’s in the early stages of the journey of adulthood. As Ronald Rolheiser says, maturing is about the movement from struggling to get our lives together toward struggling to give our lives away. We never stop struggling, but we become proficient at some of the basics of “adulting” over time and increasingly are able to shift our vision toward the generative life of love found in God. We need spaces of community and formation to help us get there, and that’s why emerging adult ministry matters. We want to be an intergenerational church that’s incorporating young people into the life of the church and the mission of God. For more info or to get connected to what we’re doing email luke@cherryhillsfamily.org.
A time for anyone 18-29 to gather with others and discuss teaching relevant to the stage of life and issues facing 20-somethings. All are welcome to eat, hang, ask questions, and learn together. 7-9pm at the student building, first Thursday of each month. If you’d like to be in the loop or have questions email luke@cherryhillsfamily.org.
Ryan and Emily Pate are hosting a group for emerging adults on Thursday nights from 6-8pm. The Pate’s love to create sacred space around fellowship with food, exploring life and faith together, and uplifting one another in prayer. If you'd like to be part of building a vibrant community in their home reach out to Ryan (217-503-8231) for details.
If you are college-age, you are always welcome at the emerging adult group! However, if you'd like to do life with others the same age, we invite you to check out one of the following:
CSF (Christian Student Fellowship). You do not have to be a college student to join this group. You can reach out to them at this email (info@uiscsf.org) and find out more about them on their website (http://www.uiscsf.org/).
Intervarsity. Contact Luke Erickson or go to their webpage to find out more!
We are pursuing life together with Jesus in community, in formation, and on mission.
