NextGen Ministries

The NextGen Ministries of South Edmonton Alliance Church is a gospel-proclamation ministry dedicated to nurturing the Christian faith of children and youth through discipleship programs. 

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We require a parent/guardian to sign their child in and out of each children’s program. We also require each child to have a signed Information and Consent Form completed to participate.

Download the form and submit it in person or through email at nextgen@seachurch.ca

For your 2026/2027 Calendar:

Planning ahead? Here are the weekends when our regular Children & Youth programs will not meet during the 2026 - 2027 ministry year:

  • October 16-18 - Fall Retreat Weekend (Youth Sunday School will not meet Sunday)

  • November 13 - Remembrance Day Weekend (Friday programs)

  • December 25 & January 1 - Christmas Break (Friday programs)

  • December 20 & 27 - Christmas Break (Youth Sunday School)

  • January 29 - PD Day (Friday programs)

  • February 14 - Family Day Weekend (Youth Sunday School)

  • February 26 - Teachers’ Convention (Friday programs)

  • March 12 - PD Day (Friday programs)

  • March 26 - Good Friday Service at 7:00-8:30pm (Friday programs)

  • March 28 - Easter Sunday (Youth Sunday School)

  • April 2 - Spring Break (Friday programs)

  • May 21 - PD Day (FaithLabs)

  • Youth Sunday School concludes for the year on May 30.

  • FaithLabs and Youth Fellowship concludes for the year on June 25.

Discipleship Programs for Children:

Discipleship Programs for Youth:

PreKidsU (3 to 5 yrs old)

Sundays, 11:45-12:30pm in the NextGen Basement

A good start can make all the difference in the world for your little ones. As they begin their experience with God, kids need the opportunity to develop their sense of wonder. Children will grow in the early stages of faith through a Bible lesson each week.

FaithLabs (6 yrs old to Gr. 6)

Fridays, 7:00-8:30pm in the NextGen Basement

In this program, kids will participate in Big God Story lessons, games, music, and small groups to go deeper into and begin the transition into owning their faith. This program is a fun filled way to explore meaningful ways to serve God and others through their prayers, time and talents.

KidsU 9 & 11 (6 yrs old to Gr. 6)

Sundays, KidsU9 at 9:30-11:00am and KidsU11 at 11:00-12:30pm in the NextGen Basement

On Sundays, we have two children ministry programs that coincide with our Worship Services. Stay for one session or both!

Kids keep growing and so does their desire to discover. Children will learn through hands-on activities and creative worship moments with a constant group of friends.

Youth Fellowship (Gr. 7-12)

Fridays, 7:00-8:30pm in the Upper Sanctuary

Identity, belonging, and meaningful friendships is what we know youth are longing for, and we desire to build a space for them to receive just that. Through Bible teaching, we’ll discover and respond to God’s Word. Through relationship, we’ll imitate and reflect the love of Jesus that we have received first. And through life application, we’ll discover God’s call upon our lives as we navigate the different challenges and joys that will come our way.

“Ask Away” Youth Sunday School (Gr. 7-12)

Sundays, 9:30-10:45am in Room 111

Understanding, explaining, and even defending your faith is vitally important - both to yourself and to others.

Our aim at “Ask Away” Sunday School is Christian Education. Come with your questions, and we’ll explore what the Bible says about a whole host of topics!