Northern Kentucky Youth

The Northern Kentucky Youth Group is a place for youth from partnering churches around Northern Kentucky to belong. Join our bi-monthly meeting as we engage in fellowship, fun, and learning. Check this place frequently for upcoming events. You can contact the coordinator, John Hodges-Batzka, at [email protected].

MLK Weekend Youth Service Project

Monday, January 20
1-3PM
Saint Vincent de Paul, Erlanger

Illumination, the Northern Kentucky Youth Group, has another special day of service planned to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Join us on Monday, January 20, from 1-3 at the Saint Vincent de Paul thrift store and food pantry in Erlanger. Register here to let us know you’re in!

Ice Skating Outing

Sunday, January 26
1-3PM
Northern Kentucky Ice Center

Illumination, the Northern Kentucky Youth Group is hitting the road for an ice-skating outing to the Northern Kentucky Ice Center, Sunday, January 26, from 1-3. RSVP at this form and meet us at the rink for an amazing evening. Suggested donation for the evening of winter fun is just $13. We can’t wait to have you there!

Youth Gathering

Sunday, February 2
5:30-7:30
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House

We’re starting off February with a regular (but always awesome) meeting of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group. We’ll gather on Sunday, February 2 from 5:30-7:30 for dinner, games, a special lesson, and fellowship at the Lakeside Presbyterian Carriage House. We can’t wait to have you join us! RSVP at this link.

Presbytery Winter Retreat

Friday, February 7, 7PM – Saturday February 8, 3PM
Knox Presbyterian Church

Registration is now open! Join us and youth from around the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area for a special weekend retreat at Knox Presbyterian Church. We’ll have games, great food, worship, and discuss ways we can foster safety in our communicates by being faithful advocates for gun safety. RSVP at this link.

President’s Day Weekend: No Meeting

Sunday, February 16

Illumination will not meet due to the President’s Day Weekend. Enjoy a well-deserved rest!

Game Night

Sunday, February 23
5:30-7:30 PM
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House

It’s time for a little fun! Join us Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 with an evening of food, games, and more. Bring a board game to share! RSVP at this link to join us for Game Night!

Youth Gathering

Sunday, March 2
5:30-7:30 PM
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House

We’re starting off March with a regular (but always awesome) meeting of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group. We’ll gather on Sunday, March 2 from 5:30-7:30 for dinner, games, a special lesson, and fellowship at the Lakeside Presbyterian Carriage House. We can’t wait to have you join us! RSVP at this link.

Meeting Calendar

Checkout and subscribe to the full Northern Kentucky Youth Calendar at this link.

Provide a Meal for a Youth Gathering

Looking for a way to get involved with the youth of Illumination? You can help out by providing a meal for one of our youth gatherings! Signups now available for the Spring ’25 Semester.

Join Our Mailing List

Stay up-to-date with everything going on with the Northern Kentucky Youth Group by filling out the contact form at this link. We’ll make sure you get all of the information you need!

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