ABLAZE Junior High Youth Ministry program for all students in 6th-8th grade.

ABLAZE is a community for middle school students and their families to personally know Jesus and to grow as missionary disciples.

ABLAZE Youth Ministry is designed with you in mind, offering a dynamic and welcoming environment for middle school students like yourself to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and make a positive impact on our community. Whether you’re looking to deepen your spiritual connection, engage in fun and meaningful activities, or simply connect with other like-minded teens, we have something special to offer you.

CONTACT: Teresa McCombs, Jr. High Ministry Coordinator | TMcCombs@StAmbrose.us

ABLAZE Core Team

Do you feel called to help middle school students grow in their love of Jesus? As an ABLAZE Core Team member, you will guide our students in discussions or activities (with plenty of directions to guide you), get to know these students and really pour into their hearts!

Interested in learning more about the ABLAZE Core Team? Email Teresa McCombs: TMcCombs@StAmbrose.us

ABLAZE Discipleship Team

The ABLAZE Discipleship Team is a group of middle school students (grades 6-8) who help to plan and promote our ABLAZE programming. We meet on the first Friday of each month. All are welcome!

Interested in joining the ABLAZE Discipleship Team? Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/G6k3qkD7Hi52RC638

Kitchen Krew

Parents, we need your help to help prepare and serve food at our ABLAZE Nights. All ingredients and supplies will be provided, along with guidance from Chef Ted (this will be super easy–mostly warming things and serving). If everyone signed up for just one ABLAZE Night, we would easily have every night covered. Thank you so much for supporting our ministry!

Sign-Up for Upcoming ABLAZE Events

Movie Night

Friday, November 22 – 7:00pm-9:00pm

Wear your coziest clothes and bring a pillow or a blanket–tons of snacks, drinks and CHIPOTLE!  

(We will be in Lehner Center John.)

Wicked: The Movie

Tuesday, November 26 – 7:00pm

Meet us at Hickory Ridge Cinemas for an awesome night of watching the brand-new movie version of Mrs. McCombs FAVORITE musical! You’ll be changed for good! Students should bring approximately $20 to purchase their own tickets and snacks.

WWP Babysitting

Tuesdays – 6:15pm-8:00pm

The Walking with Purpose ministry needs our help. They are looking for 1-2 students who are willing to help an adult leader with babysitting during the Walking with Purpose sessions. There will be planned activities and toys for the children to play with. Currently, there are about 5 children registered, ranging in ages from 2-4 years-old.

Matt Maher/Sarah Kroger Advent Concert

Sunday, December 8 – 6:00pm

We have been gifted a limited number of tickets to this special Advent concert from the Diocese of Cleveland! Don’t miss this amazing way to reflect on the gift of Jesus this Advent. VIRTUS-trained parent drivers are also needed and will also receive a complimentary ticket to the concert.

Advent Mini VBS

Saturday, December 7 – 9:00am-11:00am

Do you love helping at VBS? Then come help with our parish’s Advent VBS! You can help with crafts, games, snacks–many hands are needed!

Santa Breakfast

Sunday, December 8 – 8:00am-12:30pm

Our parish needs our help! Come help with crafts, clearing tables, or serving breakfast at the parish Breakfast with Santa event.