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Greater Kansas City Disciples Youth

Regional Youth Group

Youth grades 8th-12th are invited to join the new Greater Kansas City Christian Church Disciples of Christ Regional Youth Group.

 

The group will meet once a month at rotating churches throughout the region. This youth group will include fun games as well as theological discussions. 

 

Community Christian Church’s Rev. Stephen Underwood will serve as the primary contact and will accompany the youth in all their meetings.

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Regional Youth Cabinet

The Regional Youth Cabinet is made up of junior and senior high school students in the KC Disciples Region. They meet monthly to plan CYF Mid-Winter and CYF summer camp. Serving on the Regional Youth Cabinet develops strong leadership and interpersonal skills. 

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The 2025-2026 Cabinet is made up of 13 youth and 4 adults: 

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  • Andrew Bennett, a senior from Country Club Christian Church
     

  • Evan Braithwaite, a junior from Shawnee Community Christian Church
     

  • Megan Delapiedra, a senior from First Christian Church of Smithville
     

  • Theo Dow, a junior from Community Christian Church 
     

  • Chloe Easton, a senior from First Christian Church of Smithville
     

  • Zoe Fritschie, a junior who identifies Tall Oaks as her home church 
     

  • Tristen Holt, a senior from North Oak Christian Church 
     

  • Lapis Johnson, a junior from Hillcrest Christian Church 
     

  • Sam Johnson, a senior from Shawnee Community Christian Church 
     

  • McKinley Massie, a senior from First Christian Church of Smithville
     

  • Josie Smotrilla, a junior from Saint Andrew Christian Church 
     

  • Maddie Sullins, a junior from Fairview Christian Church 
     

  • Ava Waller,  a senior from Saint Andrew Christian Church

    Adults:

  • Nora Engelken, from Overland Park Christian Church 

  • Tristan Jordan, from Peace Church 

  • Claire Lammers, an adult from Saint Andrew/Lee’s Summit Christian Church

  • Rev. Stephen Underwood, from Community Christian Church

YAC Herd 

The YAC Herd is a group of individuals who serve as Youth and Children leaders in their churches. We meet monthly to discuss work we can collaborate on, advice for programming, recruitment ideas, and more. 

 

We meet once a month in person. All are welcome to join! 

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Contact Kelly Schneikart with any questions.

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2026 Camps

Be sure to save the date for Summer Camp 2026! 

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For ALL of our camps please register your camper for the grade they completed in May of 2025.
ex: If they just finished third grade they will register for primary camp. 

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DAY CAMP

Dates: June 24 and July 18

Grades: K - 3rd

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PRIMARY

Dates: July 20 - 22

Grades: 2nd and 3rd 

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JUNIOR

Dates: July 7 - 10

Grades: 4th and 5th

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CHI RHO

MID-WINTER

Dates: February 13 - 15

Grades: 6th - 8th

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SUMMER CAMP

Dates: July 19 - 23

Grades: 6th and 7th

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EIGHTERS

Dates: July 6 - 12

Grades: 8th ONLY

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CYF

MID-WINTER

Dates: January 2 - 4

Grades: 9th - 12th

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SUMMER CAMP

Dates: June 22 - 27

Grades: 9th - 12th

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ADULT

May 28 - 31

Post high school 

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GRAND-PARENTS

June 19 - 21 and July 10 - 12

Grandparents and Grandchildren under 6th grade

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