College & Young Adult

College & Young Adult



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BASIC is a college and young adult ministry serving the Cedar Falls area including students from UNI, Hawkeye, Wartburg and beyond. (You don't have to be in college to join us!! All young adults are welcome.)

We meet for worship on Thursday nights and offer Life Groups (in Cedar Falls & Waverly) that meet weekly to study the Bible and grow in relationship with others. 


Summer Life Groups & Events: Scroll down & see below!

**NEW this summer: Orchard Hill Young Adults (OHYA..get it? 🤣) This is a separate Life Group for young adults 22+! Learn More here.   

Meeting Times: Thursdays 7:00 PM (Weekly Worship Service During School Year)
Location: Orchard Hill Church, 3900 Orchard Hill Dr, Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Welcome to your college and young adult worship community.

BASIC is a worship community that exists to unite people in the name of Jesus and invite them to join in the work He is doing to bless a broken world. All are welcome.

Events & Announcements

Join a Life Group!

CEDAR FALLS

Life Groups are the backbone of this community—a small group of people that shares meals, reads the Bible, learns from each other, and just has fun.

29 May

Men's Breakfast: Cedar Falls

CEDAR FALLS
May 29, 2026 • 6:30 AM

Our monthly Men’s Breakfast is the perfect opportunity to connect with other guys and have an awesome breakfast.

31 May

College + Young Adult (22+) Life Groups

CEDAR FALLS
May 31, 2026 • 5:00 PM

We’re diving into the book of Daniel with two separate groups meeting simultaneously — one for college students and one for young adults (22+). Once a month, there will be worship and a meal!

12 Jun

Backyard BASIC

CEDAR FALLS
June 12, 2026 • 6:00 PM

A grill out and a giant slip-and-slide in the grass by parking lot? Say less. ☀️🌭

20 Jun

Habitat for Humanity

CEDAR FALLS GRUNDY COUNTY WAVERLY
June 20, 2026 • 8:30 AM

Orchard Hill Church is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build houses, build community, build hope.

24 Jun

Pickleball Tournament

CEDAR FALLS
June 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM

We can't wait for an epic pickleball tournament! 🏓🔥

10 Jul

Golf & Pool Party

CEDAR FALLS
July 10, 2026 • 5:00 PM

Join us for a golf outing & pool party! ⛳️🏊‍♂️

24 Jul

Scavenger Hunt & Bonfire

CEDAR FALLS
July 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM

Join us for a fun scavenger hunt followed by a bonfire!

5 Aug

Backyard BASIC

CEDAR FALLS
August 5, 2026 • 5:30 PM

Join us for a fun grill out!

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Our Values

Authentic Relationships
Relationships are the backbone of our ministry—not just with others, but with God, yourself, and the rest of creation. Jesus led by being friends with people, and we believe He’s called us to do the same.
Unity
We believe diversity and unity go hand-in-hand. God created us all in his image—to be different, and to also be one. We believe His Church is much bigger than BASIC alone, and we welcome joining hands in all areas of life.
Leadership Development
God created us all with unique gifts and asks us to use them for His Kingdom! We prioritize offering opportunities for people to lead using their gifts—practicing the servant leadership Jesus called us into.
Compelling Worship
Whether through music, serving others, or using our gifts, we worship God because of all he’s done and will do for us. We seek to worship God through all parts of our lives in a way that is powerfully irresistible.

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Life Groups, Serving at BASIC, Serving at Student Ministries, Serving on a Sunday, and more!
Jamaica
A unique short-term mission trip.

Since 2013, BASIC has partnered with the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) in Jamaica in serving alongside those engaged in full time ministry in the country.

Each Spring Break, we travel to Jamaica to work on projects with our friends in Jamaica, learn from them, and build relationships with the students and staff at the schools.


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Ben Fienup

Ben Fienup

Director of College & Young Adult Ministry

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