Student Ministries
The teenage years can feel like navigating a storm. With school, sports, family life, and the pressures of growing up, students often find themselves overwhelmed. The Harbor exists to be a place of refuge and rest, where students can meet Jesus, who provides peace and calm in life’s storms (Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 8:22-25). Here, we help students develop a Christ Centered faith, find belonging in a Joy Filled Community, and live out their faith through Love Compelled Service.
At The Harbor, students are equipped to build a foundational faith that lasts. We encourage them to discover their identity in Christ and navigate the journey ahead, supported by a strong community of peers and mentors. Our goal is to cultivate hearts that love God, love others, and love themselves, grounded in the teachings of Jesus.
What to Expect
Middle Hour
Sundays
10:10-10:50 AM
We gather every Sunday between services to build community and engage with spiritual practices.
Midweek Program
Wednesdays
7-8:30 PM
Come join us for fun games, intentional teaching, and small group discussions with students and leaders who are excited to meet you!
Middle School
We love our Middle School students and would love the chance to meet yours! At The Harbor, we create a space where students can explore faith, build friendships, and have fun in a welcoming and engaging environment. Through games, shared experiences, and intentional teaching, we encourage students to ask big questions, think critically about faith and life, and grow together in meaningful ways.
Our goal is to help students discover what it means to follow Jesus in their daily lives. We aren’t afraid to tackle tough topics—learning about God, the Bible, and our own doubts and questions—because we believe that faith grows through honest exploration. We also provide opportunities to serve within the church and in the community, helping students experience the joy of living out their faith in tangible ways.
Come join us—we can’t wait to welcome you!
Morning Light Winter/Spring 2025 Study
CARE-a-Van Packing Day
Mt. Hermon Women's Retreat
Project Peace Day of Service - Featuring the CARE-a-Van
Open Gym Basketball
Cottage Sunday Volunteer Opportunity
Foundations: Sabbath and Sabbaticals
Middle School Shamrock Showdown
High School Shamrock Showdown
Spruce Up Day
Foundations: Baptism
Pathways: Baptism
MomCo 2nd Semester (Jan-May)
Boundaries Online Class
Intersections: Politics, Culture, Church and Jesus
NAOMI Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
Foundations: Justification and Sanctification
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Intersections: Work and Faith
Men's Breakfast
Middle School Messy Night 2025
High School End Of Year Party
Backyard BBQ Neighborhood Party
CARE-a-Van Packing Day
Project Peace Day of Service - Featuring the CARE-a-Van
NAOMI Mission Trip
High School Mount Hermon Summer Camp 2025
Middle School Mount Hermon Summer Camp 2025
NAOMI Mission Trip Informational Meetings
MIddle Hour
Sundays
10:10-10:50 AM
We gather every Sunday between services to build community and engage with spiritual practices.
Midweek Program
Thursdays
7-9 PM
Come join us for fun games, intentional teaching, and small group discussions with students and leaders who are excited to meet you!
High School
Our High School Ministry aims to build lifelong disciples who develop authentic friendships and are equipped to face the challenges of high school. This includes tackling questions of personal identity, cultural pressures, doubts, and calling. We strive to make The Harbor a place where students can explore these questions in a safe, supportive environment while having a ton of fun along the way. Through Bible study, prayer, and Christ-Centered Worship, we help students navigate their faith journey.
We also encourage high school students to actively participate in Love-Compelled Service, both within the church and the local community. Through these opportunities, students learn to live out their faith in tangible ways.
Morning Light Winter/Spring 2025 Study
CARE-a-Van Packing Day
Mt. Hermon Women's Retreat
Project Peace Day of Service - Featuring the CARE-a-Van
Open Gym Basketball
Cottage Sunday Volunteer Opportunity
Foundations: Sabbath and Sabbaticals
Middle School Shamrock Showdown
High School Shamrock Showdown
Spruce Up Day
Foundations: Baptism
Pathways: Baptism
MomCo 2nd Semester (Jan-May)
Boundaries Online Class
Intersections: Politics, Culture, Church and Jesus
NAOMI Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
Foundations: Justification and Sanctification
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Intersections: Work and Faith
Men's Breakfast
Middle School Messy Night 2025
High School End Of Year Party
Backyard BBQ Neighborhood Party
CARE-a-Van Packing Day
Project Peace Day of Service - Featuring the CARE-a-Van
NAOMI Mission Trip
High School Mount Hermon Summer Camp 2025
Middle School Mount Hermon Summer Camp 2025
NAOMI Mission Trip Informational Meetings
FAQ
Not at all! While we regularly talk about Jesus and are Christians ourselves, we welcome students from all backgrounds and belief systems. We value honesty and encourage students to share their thoughts and questions as they explore faith in their own way.
Students will need a current Student Participation Form in order to join us for our events and programs. We won’t turn anyone away at the door, but this form helps us provide the best care.
We stay connected with parents and students through a Parent Newsletter, our Instagram page, and our “Remind” text message threads. To get added to these communications, email Matt or Rachel.
Absolutely! We love meeting new students and encourage them to bring friends to any of our events or programs. Our door is always open to students from all walks of life.
Our name “The Harbor” was born through collaboration with our students. We wanted a name that reflected the heart of our ministry—a safe place of refuge in life’s storms, and a space where students are equipped for the journey ahead. We became “The Harbor” in the summer of 2019, and we hope to welcome your student into our community soon!
Visit Us
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Have Another Question?
Choosing a student group can feel overwhelming. If you have any questions about how to get connected or if you would like us to set up introductions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Matt Doherty
Co-Director of Student Ministries
“I love what I get to do! It’s amazing what we can learn when we take the time to listen and get to know our students. Where else could you go from talking about Minecraft to discussing Justice in the Bible?”
[email protected] | (925) 935-1574, x0124
Rachel Ingram
Co-Director of Student Ministries
“I am so lucky to be a part of The Harbor. My favorite part is engaging with students on how we live out our mission statement of loving God, loving others and ourselves. Everyday is different in student ministry—and I absolutely love it!”