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Welcome to The EDGE Urban Church—where you matter. This ministry was launched in 2009 to create an urban family environment that helps youth in the hip hop culture. If you are youthful, love Jesus and connect with hip hop, this is for you. Here, we’re all about Evangelism, Discipleship, Growth, and Empowerment. Whether you're helping people get connected or stepping out on your own purpose, living on The EDGE is a way of life that makes a difference, one person at a time.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

SCHOOL OF HOPE: AFTER SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM

January 6 - May 15, 2025

(Closed when public schools close)

MONDAY - THURSDAY | 3:30-5:30pm

This afterschool program focuses on literacy strategies, independent reading and coaching, writing and research. Students are referred by their teachers and then tested by SOH staff. A certified teacher, assistant teacher, and volunteers provide comprehensive support to 2nd and 3rd graders who are at least one grade behind in their reading. Participants are expected to attend every day of Schools of Hope for the duration of the program and enrollment is closed once our classroom limit is reached.

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SUMMER STEAM

June 16 - August 6, 2025

The STEAM program provides elementary students with hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. This 8 week summer program combines creativity with critical thinking, preparing students for future academic and career success. For 3 days a week, 4 hours per day, participants will explore topics like coding, science experiments, teambuilding activities, character development, visual arts, and dance, culminating in a showcase event where students present their projects to families and community members.

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URBAN ARTS PROGRAM

January 6 - May 30, 2025

(Closed when public schools close)

This year-round Urban Arts program engages middle and high school students in hip hop lyrical writing, stage presence, performance, hip hop dance, digital marketing, elements of videography, beat making, sound engineering, and live production. Not only does this develop creative and technical skills but it also promotes positive youth development through leadership and self-expression. Students will write songs, create beats and performance tracks, learn choreography, make music videos, learn effective promotion, perform live on stage and behind the tech booth, and collaborate with people in other artistic disciplines. The program includes weekly equipping sessions, regular rehearsals and multiple hip hop performances as well as cohorts in select local schools.

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CYPHER: SMALL GROUPS

The forum where we flesh out in a smaller group settings what it means to know Jesus, be changed by Jesus & be committed to the mission of Jesus. This is a great place to grow deeper in your faith and develop solid friendships with a diverse group of people.

This is where C.A.R.E happens:

Connect: Connection with the Word & with each other
Assist: Serve as a group at church & in community
Recreation: Have fun together
Eat: Everybody has something to give and something to receive

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WEEKEND SERVICE

SATURDAYS | 6:30 PM

We are a hip hop church that gathers together on the weekend to celebrate what God has been doing among us and through us during the week. This time together is our opportunity to re-up for mission in the week ahead as we serve others and encourage each other to hold on to faith. We want everyone to discover that they matter: are loved, belong and have purpose. You can expect to experience hip hop infused into what we do- energetic in worshipping Jesus, creative expression, lots of story telling, and interactive teaching. If you are looking for a community to worship with, in a language that you understand…You ~ The EDGE ~ Saturdays ~ 6:30pm. Come kick it with us.

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