D-NOW 2026

The Details

D-Now is an in-town weekend retreat designed to help 6th-12th grade students connect with God and grow in their relationship with Him that will take place 4/24-4/26. The cost is $75 and scholarships are available! The price includes meals, a t-shirt, rec activities, student booklets, etc.  Students will sleep in host homes with their same gender and age group, they will be put in a small group led by trusted adults and college students, they will attend large group worship at the church and they will have fun rec opportunities throughout the weekend.

The Theme: The Way

The theme for our event is The Way: Walking in Truth. What does it mean to walk in The Way? For early followers of Jesus, “The Way” wasn’t just a title. It was a whole new lifestyle. It meant leaving behind the familiar, the easy, and the self-centered to follow Jesus step by step. It meant choosing love over hate, truth over lies, light over darkness, and wisdom over foolishness.
That same invitation is still open today.
At our upcoming event, your student and many others will be challenged to consider what it means to walk in the Way of Jesus, not just for a weekend, but as a way of life. Together, we’ll explore what it means to imitate God, live as a light in the dark, walk wisely with the Spirit, stay connected to Christian community, and so much more. Each session will invite students to reflect deeply, engage with Scripture, and take real steps of faith.

FAQs

What is a Host Home?
Host Homes are where students stay overnight during DNOW weekend. Our hosts are people within our church that love Jesus and love students! They are all background checked ahead of time and they are people that church leadership knows and trusts. As parent or guardian, you will get the address and phone numbers of the host home family where your child will be over the weekend.
Does my Child Have to Stay the Whole Weekend or Stay Overnight?
No, students are not required to attend the entire weekend in order to register. We understand that some families are uncomfortable with overnights or students have sports they must attend during the weekend, etc. However, we do REQUIRE that parents/guardians fill out a time away form for the times that their child will be away so that we can be aware of where students are and keep them safe! 
What are Small Group Leaders?
Small Group Leaders are usually either college students or regular adult leaders in the Student Ministry. They are all throughly background checked and have taken Ministry Safe Awareness Training. Small Group Leaders are the primary source of encouragement for students through the weekend. They lead students through 4 small group sessions of curriculum, they get them to and from the host home and rec, they keep at eye on their safety, etc. 
Who will be in my child's group during D-Now?
Students are placed in color groups before D-Now weekend. This group is made of students of their same age and gender. In some cases, this will be all students in their grade and gender, but in many cases this will part of that age group. We do try to keep students with friends they are comfortable with, but to ensure that we need you to put their top 3 friends to connect them with on their registration.  
Can my student have their phone?
Students will be allowed to have their phone during the day but we will be taking them up by midnight to charge in a separate room. This is to protect their eyes but we understand that some parents may be concerned about their child being able to contact them- the small group leaders will happily give them access if needed and parents will have access to both small group and host home phone numbers!