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Tri-Cities Youth Rally
Black History Trip
Youth Conference 2026
Kids Xperience
Guard Your Heart
Turtles 2 Doves
Annual HarvestFest
Wesley Brown Scholarship
Grads Recognition
YIA eNewsletter
Sundae Fundays
Monthly Youth Outings
Contact Youth in Action
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  • Grads Recognition
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  • Tri-Cities Youth Rally
  • Black History Trip
  • Youth Conference 2026
  • Kids Xperience
  • Guard Your Heart
  • Turtles 2 Doves
  • Annual HarvestFest
  • Wesley Brown Scholarship
  • Grads Recognition
  • YIA eNewsletter
  • Sundae Fundays
  • Monthly Youth Outings
  • Contact Youth in Action

About YIA

Youth in Action (YIA) at the Renaissance Church of Christ in Atlanta, recognizes the importance of teaching our youth the value of building and having a real relationship with God. Through our programs and events, we are planting godly seeds to develop and harvest the leaders of tomorrow. We present God's word in a manner that is relation-based to ensure our youth are engaged and learning. 


YIA works along side your family to support and enhance the spiritual growth of maturity of the young people in your home.


Purpose: To expose students to God’s love, to encourage students to share God’s word, to offer themselves in service to Christ, and to care for one another.

Goal: To Spiritually Empower Our Youth!


Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Leadership: (L-R) David Bishop, elder; Warren Blakney, youth minister; Shelby Dunbar, YIA co-chair; P.J. Blakney, YIA co-chair; and Fred McKinney, YIA deacon; Shalonda Gipson, Kids Xperience coordinator.

Youth in Action Events

Every First Sunday of the Month

Sundae Funday

1:00 p.m.

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2:45 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

Event Details

Every First Sunday of the Month

Sundae Funday

A first Sunday of the month fellowship for all youth, families, and visitors and friends. Lots of activities, chill out time, lunch, and ice...

Event Details

1:00 p.m.

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2:45 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

2026 Graduates Recognition

Sunday, June 21

1:00 p.m.

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3:00 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

Event Details

2026 Graduates Recognition

Sunday, June 21

Join us as we recognize our 2026 High School Graduates. Keynote speaker: TBA. Catered meal for all graduates and their families. More

1:00 p.m.

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3:00 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

Every Third Sunday (Feb. to Nov.)

Turtles 2 Doves - Girls/Females

1:00 p.m.

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2:30 p.m.

Renaissance CoC - Room 183 or offsite depending on activity planned

Event Details

Every Third Sunday (Feb. to Nov.)

Turtles 2 Doves - Girls/Females

Mentoring and development program for girls in Grades 3-12. More...

1:00 p.m.

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2:30 p.m.

Renaissance CoC - Room 183 or offsite depending on activity planned

Every Third Sunday (Feb. to Oct.)

Guard Your Heart - Boys/Males

1:00 p.m.

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2:30 p.m.

Renaissance CoC - Room 178 - Teen Lounge

Event Details

Every Third Sunday (Feb. to Oct.)

Guard Your Heart - Boys/Males

Mentoring and development program for boys ages 12-18. More...

1:00 p.m.

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2:30 p.m.

Renaissance CoC - Room 178 - Teen Lounge

National Youth Conference

Indianapolis, IN - Saturday through Friday

July 11

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July 17

Ball State University, Indianapolis, IN

Event Details

National Youth Conference

Indianapolis, IN - Saturday through Friday

For Renaissance CoC youth in Grades 4-12. A 7-day event with hundreds of youth from sister congregations around the United States. Click/Tap...

Event Details

July 11

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July 17

Ball State University, Indianapolis, IN

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HarvestFest

Annual Event for Our Church Family, Visitors, and the Community

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For Our High School Grads

Scholarship Funding for Our Graduating Seniors

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Graduates Recognition - June 21

Register Now! - All 2026 High School Grads

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Youth in Action Kids

Youth in Kindergarten through Grade 5



Sundae Fundays

For All Youth - Every 1st our youth achievements in academics

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Youth in Action Teens

Youth in Grades 6 through 12

Guard Your Heart

Our Boys Youth Development Program

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Turtles 2 Doves

Our Girls Mentoring and Development Program

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Monthly Youth Outings

4th Sunday Day Trips to Sister Congregations - for grades 5-12 

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Kids Xperience

Our Children's Activity Experience During Worship Service

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  • Tri-Cities Youth Rally
  • Black History Trip
  • Youth Conference 2026
  • Kids Xperience
  • Guard Your Heart
  • Turtles 2 Doves
  • Annual HarvestFest
  • Wesley Brown Scholarship
  • Grads Recognition
  • Turtles2Doves Event Pics
  • YIA eNewsletter
  • Sundae Fundays
  • Monthly Youth Outings
  • Contact Youth in Action

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