Elevate is the student ministry at Countryside Christian Church, reaching 6th-12th grade students in the greater Salem-Keizer area. We are committed to helping students know and follow Jesus, striving to elevate our relationships towards Jesus as we learn more about Him through games, interactions, teaching, singing, and small groups.


Elevate primarily meets on

Sunday at 11:00 in the Student Center &

Wednesdays at 6:00pm in the Student Center.


What to expect on Sundays

6th - 12th grade students come together for a morning snack and to join together with the church body for worship.  Following worship, we head on down to the Student Center  for a video teaching, before digging deeper into the topic in a small group setting.


What to expect on Wednesdays

6th - 12th grade students gather together for our midweek program to play games, hear silly jokes, worship through music, hear a message from our leadership, and break out into small groups.



We will also have special events throughout the year including retreats, camps, and fun events.



Events

  • Elevate Friendsgiving feast

    Middle & High School Students


    Wednesday November 20

    6:00pm - 8:00pm


    On Countryside Campus

    Let's break bread together and give thanks to the Lord!

    This is a potluck-style event, so everyone will bring something to contribute to the feast! Once you've signed up, follow the link to choose an item to bring and share with the group.


    CLICK HERE to sign up

  • Elevate Christmas Party

    middle & High School Students


    Wednesday December 18

    6:00pm - 8:00pm


    On Countryside Campus

    Join us for a festive, cozy Christmas Pajama Party and White Elephant gift exchange ($10 or less). Slip into your favorite PJs, grab some hot cocoa, and get ready for a night of holiday cheer and fun!


    No sign-up required, bring your friends!

upcoming retreats

  • Focus Retreat

    For High School students


    Friday January 24 - Sunday January 26


    Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp

    Cloverdale, OR

    Hey there, high school students! Get ready for an incredible experience at our annual FOCUS Retreat. It's all about diving into scripture, building an awesome community, and having a blast! This year, our theme is "GRAVITATE" based on James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”


    The cost for the retreat is $125 and includes all food, lodging, activities, and a themed t-shirt. Partial scholarships are available by request on a first come, first serve basis.


    CLICK HERE to register

  • Mix Retreat

    For students grades 4 through 8


    Friday February 7 - Sunday February 9


    Grove Christian Camp

    Dorena, OR

    KidVenture and Elevate students are invited to join us for our annual "Mix Retreat" -- a weekend retreat for kids in 4th-8th grade. The Mix Retreat is a chance for preteen and middle school students to dig into the Bible together, build stronger relationships with other students and leaders, and have FUN! This year, our theme is "RENEW" based on Mark 12:30.


    The Mix Retreat will be taking place at Grove Christian Camp in Dorena, OR. We will leave from Countryside late afternoon on Friday and return to Countryside before second service ends on Sunday.

    The cost for the retreat is $100 and includes all food, lodging, transportation, and a themed t-shirt (with an option to upgrade to a sweatshirt). Partial and full scholarships are available by request on a first come, first serve basis.


    CLICK HERE to register

Upcoming Events

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