StudentLife is a community of 6th through 12th grade students who gather weekly at McDowell for this purpose…to know the love of Jesus and experience the relevance of faith in daily life.
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StudentLife is a community of 6th through 12th grade students who gather weekly at McDowell for this purpose…to know the love of Jesus and experience the relevance of faith in daily life.
Learn what to expect when students come together.
Sunday mornings are designed to help students dig deeper into the Bible, as well as give them a place to learn from each other and form authentic relationships. On Sunday mornings 6–8th graders gather at 9:15 a.m., while 9–12th graders meet at 10:45 a.m.
Every week we create a high energy atmosphere and develop students with relevant teachings crafted to guide them through the challenges of their everyday lives. Through interactive games, worship, and peer & mentor connections, we believe students will have fun, encounter God, and feel welcomed.
We know ALL students need a supportive community where they can be themselves and feel accepted. Our Life Groups are communities of Middle and High school students that gather on Sunday nights from 5:30-7:30PM for 7-10 weeks to do life together. We live by this mantra— “We are a family, learning the way of Jesus, getting real about life.” That means each night we have food and fun, work through a study that challenges and strengthens our spiritual journey, and break up into small groups to open up about the real things going on in everyone’s life. In a world of empty promises and disappointments, students crave meaning, fulfillment, and authenticity. Life Groups are the next step to go deeper in faith and friendship. Registrations open in the fall and winter.
We place value in developing lasting and transparent relationships. This can only happen if we take time to invest in one another by getting together and living life together. Every month, StudentLife offers Low Key events that are designed to gather a small group of students for time to simply be together. These events range from morning coffee, movie nights, pickup sports, etc. Low Key events create the opportunity to build stronger relationships with students and coaches in a casual environment. No registration. No forms to fill out. Just show up and have some fun.
Low Key events are shared in our StudentLife weekly newsletter, our social media and during our announcement time at our gatherings.
Students may choose to take their faith a step further by serving on our Student Leadership Team: M68. The name comes from Micah 6:8 which states, “Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with Your God.” These principles have become the Student Leadership Team’s mission and purpose. Our M68 team is the voice of StudentLife. M68 steers StudentLife events, serves in our ministry and dreams up unique and relevant ways for students to encounter Christ.
Applications to join M68 take place each year in July. Students on the team meet on the first Sunday of each month from August-May to fulfill the school year commitment.
Exciting new things are happening here in StudentLife
FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 8-12 Join us for an adventure camp to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. There will be white water rafting, zip lines, campfires and fun times with friends. HESPERUS CAMP 22265 Hwy 140 Hesperus, Colorado 81326 970-385-4389 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Early Registration | Now - April 29 Trip Cost - $440 $240 deposit due to register | non-refundable & non-transferrable Trip balance due by July 1 Click HERE to register! Regular Registration | April 30 –…
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Meet up at Desert Mountain High School for a morning of pick-up sports.…
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$14 for 1 hour or $23 for 2 hours Middle Schoolers – Since there is no school on January 15, join us for a couple hours of jumping around at AZ Air Time. Every student must have a parent waiver on file at AZ Air Time (Download Here)…
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Friends play free! January 7 – COLOR WARS Wear all white and come ready for some fun competition. Bring a towel to sit on in the car or a change of clothes at the end of the night. January 14 – NERF WARS Get ready for a night full of fun obstacles and challenges! BYONB (Bring your own nerf blaster.) Extra darts will be provided. Suggested blasters: Nerf Elite Blasters N-Strike Blasters Extra Darts will be provided January 21 –…
Find out more »Friends. Food. Football. Join us at the Otto Family Home. …
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Bring your favorite board game and a friend for an afternoon of board games!…
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Attention all students! Help us clean up McDowell Church’s desert. Meet at the church and bring a set of work gloves.…
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High Schoolers – Come get a protein shake with us at HB Wellness. Bring around $10.…
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Middle School Nerf Battle BYONB (Bring Your Own Nerf Blaster) Nerf Blaster Ammo Provided $5 for pizza and drinks. Pay through the link below. https://mmccaz.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/515/responses/new…
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We are so excited to offer a ski trip to our High School students in early spring of 2018. We will be heading to Brian Head Utah for 2 full days of skiing/snowboarding, and enjoying the evenings in a cozy mountain cabin. We are limited to 25 students for this trip. However, please note the exclusive *24hr registration dates offered, before it is open to all High School students October 18, 2017: Seniors — 10/15…
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All students – come hang out after school with us and enjoy an ice cream treat. Bring a friend!…
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Arizona teachers are participating in a statewide walkout this Thursday, April 26. Because this could adversely affect single parents and families where both parents must work, we will be providing a "camp" for kids of single parents and/or families where both parents MUST work. Hours are 8:00am—3:15pm Elementary school kids ONLY. Middle School & High School kids affected by the walkout are encouraged to sign up to volunteer. Families MUST pre-register. Drop-offs will be turned away. Number of spots available…
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StudentLife is holding a Dress & Shoe Drive for Hope and a Future, an organization that serves abused and neglected children in the Arizona foster care system. Girls, consider donating those homecoming and prom dresses now taking up space in your closets for girls age 12—15 Guys, consider donating a new pair of shoes (ie. Nike, Adidas, Converse, etc) for guys age 12—15 For more information, contact Matt Zielich at mattz@mcdowell.church or at 480-314-2400…
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Calling all 5th graders! You're invited for an exclusive retreat in Pine, AZ. Come get to know the McDowell Church StudentLife ministry leaders and volunteers. We'll enjoy all that Pine, AZ has to offer; beautiful scenery, high-energy games, campfires, s'mores and even a late night movie with an ice cream and candy bar. You won't want to miss it! The registration deadline is April 22. The cost includes lodging, meals and transportation. We'll depart from McDowell on Friday, May 4…
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On Sunday, May 20, we'll take time in both our services (9:15am & 10:45am) to celebrate our high school, college and graduate student graduates on this milestone event in their lives. We're asking for 3 high-resoulution photos of you or your graduate (childhood, elementary/middle school and most recent). Email photos to Matt Zielich at mattz@mcdowell.church…
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OPEN TO STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 5—7 Kick-start your summer and join us for an awesome 5 days at United Christian Youth Camp for Middle School camp! Each day our group spends in Prescott will be full of amazing scenery, high energy games, powerful worship + teaching, and meaningful community. Don’t miss it! REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Trip Cost - $475 $275 deposit due to register | non-refundable & non-transferrable Trip balance due by May 20 Click HERE to register! PAY…
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Come join us for our Summer House Parties! All you need is a bathing suit and a Bible. We will be swimming, playing games, having dinner together, and gathering for a short bible study. It’s a casual environment—that’s what summer is for, right? Feel free to bring your friends. Hope to see you there! Middle School: Tuesdays | 6—8pm High School: Wednesdays | 6—8pm Middle School: July 17— Nelson’s 11998 N. 133rd Way Scottsdale AZ 85259 High School: July 18—Bloxom’s…
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For students currently in grades 8-12 Enjoy an amazing week in Hesperus, CO with StudentLife at our High School mountain camp. Our group will be heading to Hesperus Camp where we will enjoy all that the area has to offer, including white water rafting, paintball, and the beautiful Colorado mountains. The week will be a time to connect with God, dive into Scripture, and grow closer as a StudentLife community. Early Registration | Now - June 3 -Trip Cost -…
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Join StudentLife every Sunday night in August for crazy-fun games and competition. Open to both High School and Middle School students. Gather at the church from 5:45pm—8:00pm to compete against your friends. REGISTER HERE Invite your friends and let them play for FREE. Pre-register those friends and earn double points. Email sarah@mcdowell.church to register a free friend. …
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“We are a family, learning the way of Jesus, getting real about life” Join us on Sunday nights from 5:30-7:30pm for food, bible study and a time to talk about what's going on in your life. Groups will meet Sunday nights beginning September 9. Click HERE to register High School Questions? Email mattz@mcdowell.church Middle School Questions? Email sarah@mcdowell.church…
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Join us for lunch and an afternoon of volleyball. Invite your friends! Lunch = 11:30am at In & Out on Frank Lloyd Wright Volleyball = 1:00pm at Scottsdale Ranch Park For questions, contact Sarah Wedel at sarah@mcdowell.church…
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Meet us for breakfast on Wednesday, September 19. Did you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? That means you should probably spend it with us. Bring a friend and your appetite and join in the fun. Location is TBD For questions, contact Matt Zielich at mattz@mcdowell.church…
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Join us for this GIRLS ONLY Low Key event. Plan on eating lunch with us (location TBD) and ice skating at the Ice Den later in the afternoon. Invite a friend and come ready to have some fun.…
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The Rush is an event that you don't want to miss! Bring all your friends for an awesome night that includes an epic dodgeball tournament, a Mario Kart tournament, food, and inflatables! There will be a cash prize for the winning dodgeball team! To register you team, click HERE! Click HERE to download The Rush 2019 Dodgeball Rules…
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Location
10700 N 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday Services 9:15am +10:45am
Phone
480.314.2400
