Core is a weekly discipleship ministry that meets on Monday nights, created to intentionally nourish the whole person - body, soul, and spirit - so that every student knows they are seen, loved, and sent.
It's a space where young people from around the region and from various churches come together to build meaningful relationships with Christ and one another.
At Core, students are encouraged to pursue a deep, personal relationship with Jesus—one that fills and transforms them, so His love naturally overflows into every area of their lives. Through fellowship, prayer, worship, and digging into God's Word, youth are equipped and ignited to live out their faith boldly and authentically.
This night is not an end point but a launch pad. What begins at Core continues throughout the week as students gather with peers outside of Monday nights, carrying Christ into their schools, families, friend groups, and communities.
City Life is a ministry of Greater Erie Youth for Christ in partnership with Erie City Moms, a nonprofit organization that creates a space for mothers to be encouraged, supported, and spiritually nurtured. While the moms are being poured into, we have the incredible opportunity to come alongside their children, specifically youth ages 11 to 19.
Through games, sports, and meaningful conversations, we build relationships with these teens, many of whom have little to no prior knowledge of Jesus. Core students—those already being discipled in our Monday night ministry—actively serve during these gatherings, coming alongside the youth to listen, play, and share the love of Christ.
As the mothers are being filled spiritually, their children are too. Together, families are being impacted by the Gospel—encountering Jesus in tangible ways. Whether it's through answering questions, diving into Scripture, or simply showing up with joy and compassion, we are planting seeds of faith that we trust God will grow.
City Life is about more than a moment—it's about building bridges between generations, churches, and communities, all for the sake of Christ.
Contact Alina at (907)406-0560