Connect Youth 757

08/10/2026

Last night was one for the books. 👑✨

I had the absolute joy of capturing Royalty Rising with Connect Youth — a night where these incredible kids got to dress up, dance, laugh, and just have fun… but more importantly, they were reminded of who they are and whose they are. 🤍

There was a beautiful time of prayer, words spoken over them, and encouragement reminding them of their worth and the incredible purpose God has for their lives.

And then… the night ended with someone giving their heart to Jesus. 🙌🏼

It truly doesn’t get any better than that. ❤️

I’m so grateful I got to be there, serve, and capture these moments — the fun ones, the meaningful ones, and the moments that matter for eternity.

What a night. What a blessing. What a reminder that our kids are worth investing in. 👑✨

You can find these and more on my website

https://ericapedrazaphotography.pixieset.com/royaltyrising/

Purpose ChristianYouth FaithOverFear YouthPhotography EventPhotography

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Royalty Rising 2026

A night to celebrate who He says we are: chosen. royal. His.

📸 Credit to the amazing: Erica Pedraza Photography

08/08/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

We’re only a few short hours away from ROYALTY RISING 2026!

Tonight is going to be such a special night of celebrating, dancing, making memories, and most importantly, being reminded of who God says we are.

CHOSEN. ROYAL. HIS. 👑

We can’t wait to see you all TONIGHT at 6PM! Come ready for an incredible night!

📍 Connect Church
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
👑 Grades 6–12

Dress up if you’d like, but don’t let your outfit keep you from coming. We’d love to celebrate with you!

08/04/2026

ROYALTY RISING is almost here!

Students entering 6th–12th grade, you’re invited to one of our favorite nights of the year!

Join us this Saturday at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of food, music, photos, friends, and a special reminder that you are chosen, loved, and called by God.

👑 Dress up if you’d like, but don’t let your outfit keep you from coming. We’d love to celebrate with you!

Bring a friend and come ready for an amazing night. We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Connect Church 757
🗓️ Saturday, August 8
⏰ 6:00 PM

07/20/2026

Camp Collide, here we come! 🙌

Prayed up, packed up, and ready to see what God is going to do this week. We can’t wait to watch students encounter Jesus, build friendships, and make memories they’ll never forget.

See you at camp!

CAMP COLLIDE
Connect Church

07/10/2026

Night 1 of our Month of Fun is in the books, and what a great night it was!

A huge thank you to AMF Indian River Lanes for hosting Connect Youth. Our students had an absolute blast, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Special shoutout to Mr.Jay and Desiree for their incredible hospitality and service. They went above and beyond to take care of our group, and it truly made the night even more enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for helping create such a fun and welcoming environment for our students.

07/01/2026

Tomorrow night is our Welcome & Celebrate Night!

We’ll be welcoming our rising 6th graders, celebrating our graduating seniors, and giving parents a chance to see what a typical night at Connect Youth looks like.

Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. We can’t wait to see you there!

06/27/2026

July is officially our Month of Fun at Connect Youth!

We’ve packed this month with opportunities for students to build friendships, make memories, invite friends, and have an incredible summer together. From Welcome & Celebrate Night and Pool Day to Movie Night, Surge Jump Park, and more, there’s something for everyone.

Parents, be sure to check the July newsletter for all the details, dates, and registration information. We can’t wait to spend the month with your students!

Connect Church