Welcome to Common Ground! We are so glad you're checking us out. Common Ground is the student ministry of Life Church of the Nazarene in upstate NY. We serve students in grades 7-12 and our goal is to help them experience God's love, grow in relationships with Christ & others, and serve the world. On this site, you will find info about our programs, our staff, and our upcoming events. What are you waiting for?! Click on the menu items above to get started...

Mark your calendar, tell your friends...we are resuming CG Sundays on September 12!  From 6-8pm, come join us in the Watertown youth room for music, games, fun, and a message that will meet you where you are.  All Common Ground activities, including CG Sundays, are open to students in grades 7-12.  Are you ready for the adventure??  See you there!

NYC is a once-in-a-lifetime discipleship event for students in grades 8-12 during the 2010-2011 school year.  Awesome worship, amazing speakers, and a chance to change your world...and be changed in the process!  NYC is happening July 5-12, 2011.  Find out more about NYC by checking out the official website and becoming a facebook fan!

All student applications must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2010.  All applicants must have completed grade 8 by the end of the 2010-2011 school year.

Check out the application procedure and download all the forms you need right here!  Click "read more" for everything you need to get started!! PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES TO THE PAYMENT PLAN!