CORE
CORE is our student ministry program for middle school and high school students. Our vision for ministry is to be an encouraging community of disciples sent to build the kingdom of God. We exist to have a fun, encouraging, and discipleship-oriented environment for all students.
What to Expect
Sundays
Both middle and high school meet on Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Core Cafe, where we have snacks, games, teaching, community, table discussions, and, of course, candy. We have awesome teachers and table leaders who will help our students think deeper about their faith and how to practically apply it to their lives and their spheres of influence. Our purpose for Sundays is to be a learning environment that equips and challenges students with the essentials to be a committed disciple maker beyond high school.
December 22 | No CORE
December 29 | No CORE
Wednesdays
Middle and high school students meet from 6:45 to 8:45 PM on Wednesdays, but in different locations within Hershey Free Church. We have an awesome cafe (check out our chocolate chip cookies), games, chill spaces, dynamic speakers and small group leaders, and a whole lot of fun. The first Wednesday of each month, each small group meets in a local home during our normal meeting time. Our groups get to play games, engage in discipleship in deeper ways, and go through an inductive Bible study that has relevant application to their lives. We call these meetings our Home Groups. Our purpose for Wednesdays is to be a fun environment that develops deep relationships, engages students on their faith journey, and seeks to pursue God's way of living.
Grocery Cards
Grocery Cards for Giant and Karns
Earn money for student trips by purchasing grocery gift cards for Giant or Karns! For each gift card purchased, 5% of the total will be added to a student account for future CORE trips (including Winterblast and summer mission trips). Cards are available in $50 or $100 denominations and can be purchased by cash or check. Grocery cards can be picked up from Deb Webster in the receptionist office during business hours.
Upcoming Activities
CORE Christmas Party | December 18 | 6:45 to 8:45
Come out and join us for our CORE Christmas Party! There will be a free hot cocoa and cookie bar, Christmas games, a Nick and Bridget Look-A-like Contest, prizes, a Christmas message, small groups, and our white elephant gift exchange. We ask every student to bring a new or gently used, wrapped gift that costs $5 or less for the gift exchange. We are also bringing back our Christmas T-shirt decorating contest with opportunities to win advantages for your small group! Invite your friends for an awesome time celebrating together!
CORE Scavenger Hunt | January 8Â | 6:45 to 8:45 PM
Join us for our annual CORE Scavenger Hunt on January 8 from 6:45-8:45 PM. We will have free snacks for everyone, and small groups will compete in a church-wide digital scavenger hunt to win a big prize for their small group! Invite your friends and join us as we kick-off the start of 2025!
Winterblast | January 17-19, 2025 | Camp Orchard Hill | SOLD OUT
Email Nick Mance at nmance@hersheyfree.com to be placed on a waiting list.
CORE Summer Trips 2025
We are putting together the final touches on our summer trips for 2025. We are planning to have two amazing trips and are excited to share all the information with you when we come back in January. Be on the lookout for an informational email and an informational meeting in January with all the details!