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].
Service Night at Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church
March 22, 5:30-7:30
Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church
We’re giving back once again with a special night of service planned during our youth gathering on Sunday, March 22! We’re partnering with our friends at Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church for a night of service benefiting our neighbors. We’ll gather at Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church at 5:30. RSVP at this link.
Dinner With Disciples
Sunday, March 29, 5:30-7:30
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
As we near the season of Easter, youth are invited to join the congregation of Lakeside Presbyterian Church for a special interactive Lenten experience, Dinner With Disciples. RSVP at this link to let us know you can join us for this special evening of food, prayer, and more.
No Youth Gathering on Easter
Easter Sunday, April 5
There will be no gathering on Easter Sunday. Enjoy the day celebrating the Resurrection of Christ!
Mini Golf
Sunday, April 12, 5:30-7:30
Putt-Putt Fun Center, Erlanger
We’re hitting the links for our April 12 youth gathering! Join us from 5:30-7:30 at the Putt-Putt Fun Center, a few blocks from Lakeside Presbyterian Church, for an evening of mini golf fun and fellowship. Register at this link for two games. Dinner will not be provided for this event. We hope to see you there!
Youth Gathering
Sunday, April 19, 5:30-7:30
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House
Join us for a regular, but still awesome, meeting of Illumination, the Northern Kentucky Youth Group this Sunday. We’ll gather on Sunday, April 19 from 5:30-7:30 for a meal, games, a special lesson, and fellowship at the Lakeside Presbyterian Carriage House. We can’t wait to have you join us! Register at this link!
Creation Night
Sunday, April 26, 5:30-7:30
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House
We have a special Spring evening of programming at Illumination, Northern Kentucky Youth. Join us for Creation Night at the Lakeside Presbyterian Carriage House, Sunday, April 26 as we chat about how we can celebrate and care for God’s creation with the Lakeside Creation Care Team. We’ll have a special dinner, discussions, and more! RSVP here to join us.
Closing Park Outing
Sunday, May 3, 5:30-7:30
Highland Hills Park, Ft. Thomas, Shelter 2
We’re celebrating the end of another great year at Illumination with a special outing on Sunday, May 3. Join us at Highland Hills Park, Ft. Thomas, Shelter 2. We’ll share an evening of games, fellowship, and more. We’re also inviting the 5th graders of our partner churches to join us to see what the youth ministry is all about. Bring a picnic dinner. RSVP at this link to let us know you’re coming!
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 for the Spring 2026 Semester are now available at this link.
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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Forms
For everyone’s safety, Illumination youth are required to have a Youth Participant Form on file.
All Volunteers are required to have a Volunteer Packet on file.
A copy of our child protection procedures are available here.
Partnering Churches
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Thomas
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Lakeside Park
Community of Faith Presbyterian
Crescent Springs
Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church
Crescent Springs
St. John UCC
Bellevue

