CORE
CORE is our student ministry program for middle 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 be 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 auditorium, 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.
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.
Home Groups
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.
For Parents
CORE Parent Connect | Sundays | 10:30 AM | T-Wing: Room 403
Each Sunday at 10:30 AM, parents of children who attend CORE have the opportunity to connect for Bible study and fellowship. We share so many of the same joys, as well as challenges, as we seek to lead our students to know and love Jesus better.
Grocery Cards for Giant
Earn money for student trips by purchasing grocery gift cards for Giant! 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 debit or credit card. Grocery cards can be picked up from Deb Webster in the receptionist office during business hours or from Bridget during CORE.
For Students
Sundays | 10:30 AM | Auditorium
- May 17 | Senior Commissioning - No CORE
We are so excited for our Senior Commissioning on Sunday, May 17. This is a special opportunity to love, support, celebrate, and commission our graduates as they prepare for the next step in their faith journey. We want to intentionally recognize our graduates and all they have achieved as we launch them to continue being disciple-makers.
Wednesdays | 6:45 to 8:45 PM
- May 20 | CORE Celebration!
We are so excited for an end-of-the-year celebration like no other! This year, we are inviting our friends Chris Barnes, from Chris Barnes Music, and Tucker Rodkey, from Painting Freedom, to host a concert and message for us. If you were at Winterblast, Chris was our worship leader, and Tucker was our speaker for that weekend. This is a completely free event with free snacks, so make sure to invite all your friends as we celebrate the end of the school year together in a big way!
CORE Summer Nights
- July 8 | 6:30 - 8:30 | Adventure Sports
Come join us for two hours of fun as we play mini-golf, ride go-karts, and drive around in the bumper boats. You get unlimited rides and rounds for just $20. Please RSVP here so we can make sure we have enough spots reserved. Should you need assistance with the cost of the event, please fill out our scholarship form and we will be happy to help offset that cost.
- August 5 | 6:45 - 8:45 | Back Parking Lot
CORE Summer Nights are always a blast! The second Summer Night will be in the back parking lot in August. This is the perfect time to connect with each other over the summer but, more importantly, to invite non-Christian friends to a non-threatening environment where they can engage with the church (possibly for the first time)!