Women's Breakfast
Gather together with other ladies on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a delicious breakfast, great conversation, worship, and a short devotional thought. Open to any women, so feel free to invite your friends and family along. $5/person, no need to register.
Youth Lunar Lock-In
Who's down for a Lunar Lock-In???
Access Youth is hosting an all-nighter Lock-In on Friday, May 31st from 10pm- to 6am on Saturday, June, 1st!! This event is for all teens in 6th-12th Grade!! This is a great opportunity for current 5th graders to check out youth group for the first time!
We will have all night to hang out, play games, dodge ball, volleyball, 9 Square, and night Games... In order to keep your blood pumping we will have plenty of high-octane youth-rated fuel: Mountain Dew, Pizza, and other Snacks!!
Things to Bring:
Sleeping bags, Pillow, Closed toe shoes, and Deodorant (not Axe Body Spray) !!
Important:
All Students must Register online before coming to the event. This is necessary for the release waiver to be completed before drop off at Access Church!
Drop off will be at 10pm at Access Church on May 31st. Pick-up will be at 6am sharp, on Saturday, June 1st. That way our hard-working volunteers can go home also and get some rest.
We can't wait to see you here!! It's going to be Legendary!! don't miss out!!
If you have any questions or concerns, email Alex Melin:
alex@accesschurchonline.org
Men's Breakfast
Come out on the 1st Saturday of the month for a great breakfast and even better conversation with other guys. Topics vary, but we always talk about how to grow in our relationship with God and be the men God has called us to be. $5/person for food, and open to anyone, so feel free to invite. No need to register.
Ruby's Pantry
Ruby's Pantry is a local, non-profit organization that seeks to activate people in being alert to the needs of others and to be proactive in encouraging faith, showing friendship and meeting tangible needs of neighbors, friends and strangers regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. We see the incredible value in this organization, and have come alongside them to help with the distribution process. Come out and help make a difference in our community!
water, wine and worship
We’ve got a special opportunity to worship together as a church and celebrate people’s faith as they publicly declare their trust in Jesus through baptism. Lunch will be provided immediately after second service and everyone is welcome to stay.
90's Throwback Night
Come and experience a simpler time before Wi-Fi and Mobile Phones changed everything!! The party will begin at 6pm with Pizza, Pizza rolls, lunchables, and other fabulous food from the 90's era!! Students will have a blast chilling out with friends, listening to 90's music, 90's backdrop, and Photo booth + props, playing retro party games, and discovering some former fun from yesteryear that your parents remember all too well!! Arrive at 6pm in your best 90's attire ready for "Da Bomb" of a night! The Throwback Party will conclude by 10pm. See you on March 22nd!!
men’s book retreat: march
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
Playdate
NEW this fall! Don’t go stir crazy as the weather turns cold- join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for some fun! We will play in our preschool room which is baby-proofed and safe for kids ages 0-5.
Nerf party
Calling all kids in K-5th grade - we've got an awesome Nerf Party just for you! We'll be transforming our entire church into a battleground. Bring your Nerf blasters and protective eyewear - we'll have snacks for everyone and 20,000 square feet to run and play. We'll be sectioning kids into groups based on age to ensure that everyone has a safe and fun time.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. Pre-register by 2/17/24 in order to save your spot for the discounted price of $10. Any registrations after that will be $15 at the door and space cannot be guaranteed.
**Please note: For the safety of all children, no adults are allowed to remain inside the facility during this event unless previously background checked by Access Church.
men’s book retreat: February
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
Youth Group Polar Splash bash
Time to hit the pool Access Youth! The Badlands will have to wait. Instead, we will be heading over to Cambridge for an epic dip in the CIHS Pool!! This event is for all students in 6th-12th grade. Enter through the Main Entry (Door 1). The cost for this event will be $15 per person.
We'll be swimming from 6:30-8:30pm and will have snacks in the FACS room from 8:30-9:30pm. Parents should be at the CIHS by 9:30pm for pickup. (Details are subject to change)
men’s book retreat: January
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
men’s book retreat: November
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
Costumes & Candy
The title says it all! Kids are encouraged to wear their (non-scary) Halloween costumes to church. Every kid (Preschool-5th grade) will receive a bag of candy to jump-start their Halloween fun. Prizes will be given at each service for the best costume. This is a free event for anyone in the community. *Parents must stay onsite during service- this is not a drop-off event.
Youth Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Come to the Access Youth Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Bring your friends on Friday, Oct 27th for a night of clues and eerie thrills!!
This is a free youth event for grades 6-12. The event will span the North Branch Area and will involve clues that each team must decode and decipher in order to lead them to the secret location of the "After Party". First team to arrive at the After Party will receive a prize and bragging rights!
The After Party, will consist of a bon fire, delicious snacks and the exchange of legendary stories from this epic night of frights!!
Join us at Access Church at 6:30pm sharp for rules, team assignments and your first clue. Scavenger Hunt will begin promptly at 7pm. Once teams depart, Alex will give parents the address of the After Party for pick up at 10pm. Evenings in late October can be quite chilly, so be sure to dress accordingly.
Full Disclosure: (This event will include outdoor locations at night with the possibility of "jump scares". If you or your child are uncomfortable with this type of experience, please consider skipping the Scavenger Hunt portion of the event and join us for the After Party).
Questions email Alex Melin: alex@accesschurchonline.org
men’s book retreat: October
Why are American believers failing to experience the true freedom of Christianity? Why are pastors burning out at an alarming rate? Exploring the biblical narrative alongside stories of faithful men and women throughout history, Jethani demonstrates how we can stop living our life for God and start living in communion with him.
Awana
AWANA!
Sign up your kids (pre-k through 6th grade) during the school year. Our mission is to guide the kids in building their relationship with God, meeting new friends, and playing fun team-building activities. Awana provides different age/grade based groups to tailor content to each kid's level.
We meet on Wednesday nights, 10/4/2023 - 4/24/2024 from 6:00-7:30pm.
Truthfilled Women's Retreat
Our Access Church Women’s Retreat is held at Oak Forest Center in Frederic, Wisconsin. We will spend Friday, August 25th, and Saturday, August 26th together enjoying food, fun, fellowship, and experiencing growth within our faith journey as we draw closer to God through intentional reflection time, prayer, worship, & Biblical teaching.
This year we will be studying the devotional Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons. To enhance your experience, we encourage you to purchase the study book as an add-on to registration or via Amazon, Thriftbooks, or Christianbook.
Hydro Kraze Youth Event
Come to Access Church and bring your friends on July 30th for the "Hydro Kraze" Youth Event!! This is a youth event for students in grades 6-12. It is an event that is designed to be an Epic day of water park mania to build relationships with students and their friends.
We hope you can join us in the waves for the best Hydro Kraze of the summer!! $20 per person. We plan to depart Access Church immediately after the service and return by 4pm at the church.
Questions email Alex Melin: alex@accesschurchonline.org
Awana Grad Prix
We will be having our AWANA Grand Prix 2023 on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:00pm. This is a fun event for all of our AWANA SPARKS and TNT members. We will also be bringing back the Open Parent/Guardian class.
Online registration will be open through April 12th, to ensure everyone gets their car with a few weeks to work on them. Cost for the event is $10 for registration (which includes the cost for the car of your choice). Click here to register.
If you have any questions reach out to Raedean:
raedean@accesschurchonline.org
Easter Services
There is no better news than that of Jesus dying so that we can have a personal relationship with God. Easter is a time for us to celebrate this amazing gift we’ve been given, and we want to celebrate it with you! We’ll have live music, awesome services for your kids, and a short message that you’ll be able to understand and apply to your life!
Two identical services at 9:00am + 10:30am.
Good Friday
Join us as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus through song and scripture. You will leave with a new found appreciation for God's incredible love. Due to the graphic nature of this service, kids programming is available through 6th grade.
Night of Worship
Every month, we set aside time to come together as a church and simply experience God's presence through songs, communion, and prayer. No messages, no announcements - just worshipping God and enjoying our relationship with Him.
men’s book retreat: February
A boy doesn’t automatically become a man at the age of 18. What differentiates a boy from a man is the way he lives. Crossroads Senior Pastor Brian Tome’s new book The Five Marks of a Man encourages men to step into a new reality—one determined by strength, purpose, and a code of honor.
men’s book retreat: January
A boy doesn’t automatically become a man at the age of 18. What differentiates a boy from a man is the way he lives. Crossroads Senior Pastor Brian Tome’s new book The Five Marks of a Man encourages men to step into a new reality—one determined by strength, purpose, and a code of honor.
Christmas Eve
Christmas is a time for us to celebrate the birth of Our savior Jesus Christ, and we want to celebrate it with you! We’ll have live music, awesome services for your kids, and a short message that you’ll be able to understand and apply to your life! Come out and join us!
December 24th 9am & 10:30am (identical services)
men’s book retreat: November
A boy doesn’t automatically become a man at the age of 18. What differentiates a boy from a man is the way he lives. Crossroads Senior Pastor Brian Tome’s new book The Five Marks of a Man encourages men to step into a new reality—one determined by strength, purpose, and a code of honor.
Youth Group Hangouts
We are holding weekly hangouts on Sundays at 6:00pm at several homes in our community for all students in 6th - 12th grade.
be a man: men’s advance
We can be born as a male, but we choose whether or not we'll be a man. So for two days, we'll be focusing on how to Be a Man in the Biblical sense. Enjoy great food, learn from other men, and leave feeling charged.
Beautiful Encounter Women's Retreat
Our Access Church Women’s Retreat is held at Oak Forest Center in Frederic, Wisconsin. We will spend Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th together enjoying food, fun, fellowship, and experiencing growth within our faith journey as we draw closer to God through intentional reflection time, prayer, worship, & Biblical teaching.
Kids Camp
Summer is coming up fast! And that means that Kids Camp is coming with it! Access Kids will be heading to Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria from June 22nd-25th. If your child is currently in 2nd-5th grade, we would love for them to join us!
They will experience four days packed with indoor and outdoor activities, relationship building with friends and leaders, and most importantly, getting to meet with God in a life- changing way! This is not just another event.
Awana Grand Prix
We will be having our AWANA Grand Prix 2022 on Wednesday, May 4th at 6:00pm. This is a fun event for all of our AWANA SPARKS and TNT members. We will also have an open Parent/Guardian class.
Online registration will be open through April 13th, to ensure everyone gets their car with a few weeks to work on them. Cost for the event is $5 for registration. With an additional $5 for the cost of the car to design/race. If you have purchased a car that you have not yet raced yet, you may bring that to race.
Easter Services
There is no better news than that of Jesus dying so that we can have a personal relationship with God. Easter is a time for us to celebrate this amazing gift we’ve been given, and we want to celebrate it with you! We’ll have live music, awesome services for your kids, and a short message that you’ll be able to understand and apply to your life!
Easter Breakfast
Swing in before our Easter services for a great pancake breakfast with all the toppings you could ever want. And invite your friends to join you as well. Breakfast ends at 8:15am.