Zion is our Junior High ministry at Anthem Chapel. Whether students have never been to church or have been going their whole life, we invite all 7th and 8th grade students to be a part of Zion.

Our name comes from the Bible, where Zion refers to both a physical place and a spiritual experience of God's presence. At Zion, our mission is to create a safe and fun space for any junior high student in our area to discover who God is and experience His incredible love for them.  
 
Our weekly events include a Wednesday night youth group and a Sunday morning church service. Both focus on hanging out together, having fun, learning about God, and growing in faith. We also organize a range of programs including seasonal camps and monthly events.

Our vision is to see a community of junior high students growing in their love for God and others surrounded by friends, mentors, and families. You can subscribe below to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with everything we have going on for 7th and 8th grade students.
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Wednesdays!

Sundays!

6:30PM - 8:30PM
at Anthem HQ

9:30AM - 10:50AM
At Goleta Valley Junior High

What to expect: hanging out with friends and leaders, fun games, worship music, biblical teaching, small group discussions 
What to expect: worshipping with the whole church, sharing highs and lows, reading scripture, talking about God, spending time in prayer

Monthly Events!

We have a bunch of fun things going on for junior high students this month! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get more information on these events.

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Monthly Events!

We have a bunch of fun things going on for junior high students this month! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get more information on these events.

SUBSCRIBE HERE

 

Camps!

Every summer we spend one week at Hume Lake in the Sequoia National Forest and every winter we spend a three day weekend at Hume SoCal near Lake Arrowhead. We love camp and prioritize getting out of town to spend time with each other and God. Camp is one of the most impactful experiences for our students and some of the most fun they will ever have! Winter Camp will be February 27 - March 1 and Summer Camp will be June 21 - 27.

C-Groups!

C-Groups at Anthem Chapel are designed for deeper connection, meaningful relationships, and a place to grow in your faith. These groups are centered around Community, Connection, and Christ. Reach out to monty@anthemchapel.com about the junior high groups we have running right now!

Lunch Clubs!

We help run Gospel-centered meetings at our local junior high schools. These clubs are student run and supported by local churches and ministries. We hang out, play a fun game, talk about Jesus, give out a raffle prize, and pass out snacks. You can find us at Goleta Valley Junior High every Monday in Room 309 and at La Colina every Tuesday in Room 502.

C-Groups!

C-Groups at Anthem Chapel are designed for deeper connection, meaningful relationships, and a place to grow in your faith. These groups center around Community, Connection, and Christ. Reach out to monty@anthemchapel.com about the junior high groups we have running right now!

Lunch Clubs!

We help run Gospel-centered meetings at our local junior high schools. These clubs are student run and supported by local churches and ministries. We hang out, play a fun game, eat lunch, and talk about Jesus. You can find us at Goleta Valley Junior High every Monday in Room 309 and at La Colina every Tuesday in Room 502. 

 

Zion Surf Club!

Zion Surf Club is a group for junior high students who love to surf. We host surf days and camping trips for kids who already have some experience surfing. Reach out to monty@anthemchapel.com for more information about our next adventure.

Meet with our Junior High Pastor!

Monty Minchin is our Junior High Pastor at Anthem Chapel. He loves to teach God's word and create opportunities for students to grow in their relationship with Jesus. He would love to meet up with you and discuss any questions you may have regarding our Zion youth program. You can reach him by email at monty@anthemchapel.com.

 

Zion Surf Club!

Zion Surf Club is a group for junior high students who love to surf. We host surf days and camping trips for kids who already have some experience surfing. Reach out to monty@anthemchapel.com for more information about our next adventure.

 

Volunteer with Zion!

We are always looking for young adults and college students who love Jesus and want to show up in the lives of junior high students. If you are interested in serving on our adult leadership team pleaseschedule a meeting with our Junior High Pastor.

 

Meet With Our Junior High Pastor!

Monty Minchin is our Junior High Pastor at Anthem Chapel. He loves to teach God's word and create opportunities for students to grow in their relationship with Jesus. He would love to meet up with you and discuss any questions you may have regarding our Zion youth program. You can reach him by email at monty@anthemchapel.com.

Volunteer with Zion!

We are always looking for young adults and college students who love Jesus and want to show up in the lives of junior high students. If you are interested in serving on our adult leadership team please schedule a meeting with our Junior High Pastor.
For in Scripture it says:
“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone,
and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”
1 Peter 2:6