Next Gen Move Ups 2026
One of the most significant milestones in our Next Gen Ministry is just around the corner. From first steps into Kindergarten to high school graduation, we are here to celebrate every student’s next step. Use this guide to find key dates, service times, and transition details for Victory Kids, ECHO, and SOZO.
Victory Kids
New Upcoming K–4th Graders
➡️ Parents of New Upcoming 5th Graders: To see the transition and move-up schedule for your student in the ECHO Middle School section.
Sun, Aug 23
Preview Day
Cranberry Campus:
The following students will preview their new classroom during the service:
• Preschool → Kindergarten
• Kindergarten → 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade → 3rd Grade
(1st & 2nd Grade share a classroom, and 3rd & 4th Grade share a classroom, so only students moving into a different classroom will participate.)
New Castle & Meadville Campuses:
Kindergarten students moving into 1st Grade will preview their new classroom during the service.
Pickup Reminder: Parents should pick up their child from the classroom where they were originally checked in, as usual.
Sun, Aug 30
Official Move-Up Weekend
New Upcoming K–4th Graders:
First official weekend in their brand new classrooms for the upcoming ministry year.
ECHO Middle School
New Upcoming 5th–8th Graders
Sun, Aug 23
Preview Day — Incoming 5th Graders
New Upcoming 5th Graders:
Join ECHO for full worship, high-energy games, teaching, and meeting leaders to see what middle school ministry is all about.
🚨 Pickup Note: Check-in is at the 4th Grade room, but pickup is in the ECHO Room.
Sun, Aug 30
Official Move-Up Weekend
New Upcoming 5th–8th Graders:
First official weekend layout as full-fledged ECHO Middle School students in their new weekend rooms.
SOZO High School
New Upcoming 9th–12th Graders
Wed, Aug 26
Official Move-Up Night
New Upcoming 9th Graders:
Our upcoming 9th graders officially kick off high school ministry. Having connected via summer Double Dose, this marks their first formal Wednesday night group.
SOZO Service: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Sun, Aug 30
Weekend Launch
New Upcoming 9th–12th Graders:
Students transition completely into attending main sanctuary services on modern weekend tracks while continuing SOZO on Wednesday nights.
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