Junior High

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CHAOS is a Wednesday night ministry with musical worship, teaching, and small groups for junior high students in 7th - 9th grade in the Cedar Valley and surrounding towns.

REGISTRATION: All 7th Graders & New Students must register below. If you are unsure if your current 8th or 9th grader has been registered in previous years (or if you have updated information) - go ahead & register them again!

Meeting Times: Wednesdays: 6:30PM - 7:45PM (During School Year)

Location: Orchard Hill Church, 3900 Orchard Hill Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa

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CHAOS is a Wednesday night ministry with musical worship, teaching, and small groups for junior high students in 6th - 8th grade in Grundy County.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30 PM (During School Year)

Location: Orchard Hill Church, 1800 G Ave, Grundy Center, Iowa

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Grundy County Campus Kids & Students

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CHAOS is a Wednesday night ministry with a meal, teaching, and small groups for junior high students in 6th - 8th grade in Waverly and surrounding towns.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30PM. Free Meal at 6:15PM. (During School Year)

Location: Orchard Hill Church, 195 20th St NW Suite D, Waverly, Iowa

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Waverly Campus Kids & Students

We are a welcoming community.

CHAOS is a welcoming community that helps create space for Jesus to transform the lives of Junior High students.

We are a welcoming community.

CHAOS is a welcoming community that helps create space for Jesus to transform the lives of Junior High students.

We are a welcoming community.

CHAOS is a welcoming community that helps create space for Jesus to transform the lives of Junior High students.

Partnership with Nazareth Lutheran

We are partners with Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls for student ministry.

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Events & Announcements

26 Aug

CHAOS 101 [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS

August 26, 2026 • 6:30 PM

All Parents, Students, & Volunteers are invited to join us for a glimpse of CHAOS and to learn about who we are and what we do!

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26 Aug

CHAOS [Waverly]

WAVERLY

August 26, 2026 • 6:30 PM

CHAOS is a Wednesday night ministry with a meal, teaching, and small groups for middle school students in 6th - 8th grade in Waverly and surrounding towns.

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2 Sep

CHAOS Kickoff [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS

September 2, 2026 • 6:30 PM

All 7th -9th graders are invited to join us for a fun night to kickoff the year! Invite your friends!

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2 Sep

CHAOS Kickoff [Waverly]

WAVERLY

September 2, 2026 • 6:30 PM

Join us as we kickoff a great year! All 6th - 8th graders welcome!

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9 Sep

Community Meal

CEDAR FALLS

September 9, 2026 • 5:30 PM

2nd Wednesday of the month! Bring your family and eat with us! Everyone is welcome. 🎉

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9 Sep

CHAOS: First Night [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS

September 9, 2026 • 6:30 PM

Join us at 6:30pm for our FIRST NIGHT back in the Community Center!

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Our Values

Come Sit With Us

Everyone is welcome!

High Fun & High Truth

Each night we learn about Jesus and have a ton of fun!

Authentic Relationships

We are created to belong in community.

One Next Step

What's one next step you can take in your faith?

Send Me

Where can you share the light of Jesus? In your home? At school?

Authentic Relationships

We are created to belong in community.

Gospel Focused

We learn Biblical truths and focus on how it applies to our day to day lives.

Community Based

No matter what church you to go or even if you've never been to church before, CHAOS is a place for every junior high student.

Safe Place

Come as you are. Leaders meet students right where they're at.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is everyone at CHAOS in a small group?

Yes! Staff utilizes the information received on the student registration in order to create small groups based on grade and gender.

How do I register my junior high student?

Parents and guardians can register their junior high students by clicking "Student Registration" below.

As a student or parent, what is the best way to receive updated information?

Text "STUDENT" or "PARENT" to 319-251-2050 to subscribe to the Cedar Falls CHAOS student or parent communication list. Also check out our Facebook and Instagram pages listed at the top of this page.

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How can I volunteer at CHAOS?

We have a variety of way you can volunteer at Cedar Falls CHAOS including being a small group leader, helping with audio/slides, helping student check in, participating in large events, and more.

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How do I register my middle school student?

Parents and guardians can register their middle school students by clicking "Student Registration" below.

Student Registration

As a student or parent, what is the best way to receive updated information?

Text "STUDENT" or "PARENT" to 641-200-6150‬ to subscribe to the Grundy County CHAOS student or parent communication list. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook Instagram

How can I volunteer at CHAOS?

We have a variety of way you can volunteer at Grundy County CHAOS including being a small group leader, helping with audio/slides, bringing treats, participating in large events, and more.

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How do I register my middle school student?

Parents and guardians can register their middle school students in grades 6-8 by clicking "Student Registration" below.

Student Registration

As a student or parent, what is the best way to receive updated information?

Text "STUDENT" or "PARENT" to ‭641 - 200 - 6220‬‬ to subscribe to the Waverly CHAOS student or parent communication list.

How can I volunteer at CHAOS?

We have a variety of way you can volunteer at Waverly CHAOS including being a small group leader, helping with audio/slides, providing a meal, participating in large events, and more. Contact Ken below for more information.

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What time is dinner on Wednesdays?

Dinner is at 6:15pm each Wednesday for junior high students.

Can I sign up to provide a meal?

Absolutely! Contact Ken.

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Junior High Ministry Staff Team

We would love connect with you!

Kyler Matthias

Director of Junior High Ministry

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Danielle Schmidt

Director of Student Ministry & Worship Team in Grundy County

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Ken DeCook

Next Gen Director in Waverly

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Emma Hennessy

Junior High & Worship Ministry

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Junior High

We are a welcoming community.

We are a welcoming community.

We are a welcoming community.

Partnership with Nazareth Lutheran

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Events & Announcements

CHAOS 101 [Cedar Falls]

CHAOS [Waverly]

CHAOS Kickoff [Cedar Falls]

CHAOS Kickoff [Waverly]

Community Meal

CHAOS: First Night [Cedar Falls]

Recent News & Information

The Way: Current Teaching Series

Our Values

Come Sit With Us

High Fun & High Truth

Authentic Relationships

One Next Step

Send Me

Authentic Relationships

Gospel Focused

Community Based

Safe Place

Frequently Asked Questions

Is everyone at CHAOS in a small group?

How do I register my junior high student?

As a student or parent, what is the best way to receive updated information?

How can I volunteer at CHAOS?

How do I register my middle school student?

As a student or parent, what is the best way to receive updated information?

How can I volunteer at CHAOS?

How do I register my middle school student?

As a student or parent, what is the best way to receive updated information?

How can I volunteer at CHAOS?

What time is dinner on Wednesdays?

Can I sign up to provide a meal?

Junior High Ministry Staff Team

Kyler Matthias

Kyler Matthias

Danielle Schmidt

Danielle Schmidt

Ken DeCook

Ken DeCook

Emma Hennessy

Emma Hennessy

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