about us

about us

who are we?

Youthwave is the youth department of Emmanuel Community Church International. We exist to serve young people between the ages of 11-19. 

We run weekly a weekly Christian youth group on Friday nights from 7pm-9:30pm (check out the 'Fridays' page), and we are also involved in local schools in the borough.

what do we believe?

At Youthwave, we want to turn the borough upside down. We believe that Jesus came and died for our sins, creating a bridge between us and God, that we may have a life with Him. We are excited to see young people make decisions to follow Christ, and to serve others around them.

where are we based?

We are based in the heart of Walthamstow, in close proximity to Walthamstow Market, Walthamstow Central station, and Lloyds Park. Find directions on the 'contact us' page.

Youthwave stands for 'Youth With A Vision Of Eternity'!
We exist...
To honour God.
To build Godly foundations in this generation.
To offer teenagers more life.
To influence change in the world and each other.
To use our gifts and experiences to serve Christ.

our team

All members of our team are DBS checked, have received safeguarding training, and have been vetted to serve our young people. Don't worry - you're in safe hands!

Core team

The behind-the-scenes heroes
Our core team is made of leaders who are dedicated to making sure that Youthwave is headed in the right direction - we couldn't run without them!

Roshad and Vernita

Youth pastor
Roshad is the youth pastor at ECCI, and along with his wife Vernita, they enjoy leading the young people and team at Youthwave. 

Young leaders

The heartbeat of Youthwave
Our 20-strong team of committed young people are the heartbeat of Youthwave! Thank you for serving us every week - we love you guys!
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