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; Josh Williams, YIA co-chair; Janelle Gainess, 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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3:00 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

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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...

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1:00 p.m.

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3:00 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

2024 Graduates Recognition

Sunday, June 16

1:00 p.m.

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3:00 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

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2024 Graduates Recognition

Sunday, June 16

Join us as we recognize our 2024 High School Graduates. Keynote speaker: To be named later. Catered meal for all graduates and their familie...

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1:00 p.m.

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3:00 p.m.

Renaissance CoC Gymnasium

Every Third Sunday (Jan. 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

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Every Third Sunday (Jan. to Nov.)

Turtles 2 Doves - Girls/Females

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

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 (Jan. 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

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Every Third Sunday (Jan. to Oct.)

Guard Your Heart - Boys/Males

Mentoring and development program for boys ages 12-18.

1:00 p.m.

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2:30 p.m.

Renaissance CoC - Room 178 - Teen Lounge

Southeastern Regional Youth Conference

July 2024 - Monday through Friday

July 15

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July 19

Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

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Southeastern Regional Youth Conference

July 2024 - Monday through Friday

For Renaissance CoC youth in Grades 4-12.

Participate in a 5-day event with hundreds of youth from sister congregations around the southeast ...

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July 15

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July 19

Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

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HarvestFest

Graduates Recognition - June 16

For Our High School Grads

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

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For Our High School Grads

Graduates Recognition - June 16

For Our High School Grads

Scholarship Funding for Our Graduating Seniors

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Graduates Recognition - June 16

Register Now! - All 2024 High School Grads

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Youth in Action Kids

Graduates Recognition - June 16

Youth in Kindergarten through Grade 5

Sundae Fundays

Youth in Action Teens

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

Youth in Action Teens

Guard Your Heart

Our Boys Youth Development Program

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Turtles 2 Doves

Youth in Action Teens

Guard Your Heart

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

Monthly Youth Outings

Our Children's Activity Experience During Worship Service

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