A CWS Youth Mission Week | Memphis, Tennessee
Build More than Roofs this Summer
Serve with Purpose. Grow in Faith.
This summer, your high school students can replace roofs in Memphis all while building relationships, strenghtening their faith and turning compassion into action.
Partner with CWS and SOS to serve homeowners in need and experience a week that changes lives — on the roof, in the neighborhood and within your group.
Youth Mission Trip At A Glance
When & Where
- Memphis, TN
- June 28–July 3, 2026
Who Can Attend
- High School Only (Rising 9th–Graduated Seniors)
- Group registrations only
- Maximum 50 participants per group
Cost & What’s Included
- $650 per participant — all inclusive
Includes housing, meals and project supplies
Registration
- $50 non-refundable deposit per participant due May 1, 2026
- Final payment due June 1, 2026
- Early Commitment Rate: $575 per participant
Register and paid in full by May 1, 2026
What happens during the week?
This week is hosted in partnership with Service Over Self (SOS), a Memphis-based ministry that connects youth groups with local home repair projects.
Students will spend their days engaged in meaningful, hands-on work and intentional reflection.
Throughout the week, your group will:
- Work alongside Memphis youth and community leaders on critical home repair projects
- Replace roofs and address urgent housing needs
- Participate in a CWS Kits build as a tangible expression of service
- Reflect together on faith, justice and community
- Connect local service to global ministry through conversations with CWS leaders
A Typical Day Includes:
- Morning devotion and job site preparation
- A full workday on the roof
- Evening reflection and worship
- Time to build relationships and grow as a team
Each day combines hard work, thoughtful conversation and shared experiences that strengthen both faith and community.
Why Memphis?
The summer changed the way I view service by showing me that I was not the only one pouring into others, but the people I was serving had something to pour into my life as well.”Amber, SOS Summer Staff Member
Memphis is a city rich in culture and resilience — and home to communities facing real challenges around housing, food security and access to basic services.
Service Over Self (SOS) is a Memphis-based youth mission program that has partnered with local homeowners and neighborhoods for decades.
Through SOS, youth serve in neighborhoods where dignity, relationship and long-term commitment matter. This is not service from a distance. It is learning alongside local leaders and residents who are strengthening their own communities every day.
Who Leads this Week?
Church World Service (CWS) is a global faith-based organization that partners with churches to serve communities facing hardship around the world.
For this mission week, CWS partners with Service Over Self (SOS), an experienced youth mission program that has hosted high school mission teams for decades.
Together, CWS and SOS provide:
- Trained site supervisors on every project
- Clear safety protocols and structured workdays
- Background-checked staff and volunteers
- Dedicated program staff guiding reflection and worship
- Ongoing support for group leaders throughout the week
Your students are never on their own. Every project is carefully planned and supervised so youth can serve confidently and grow together.
Who Should Attend?
This experience is designed for:
- Church youth groups
- Multi-church teams
- Youth leaders seeking meaningful summer service
- Congregations ready to invest in the next generation
Whether your group is small or large, this week offers space to serve, grow and build lasting relationships.
Join Us in Memphis
June 28–July 3, 2026
This summer, your youth group can be part of a week that builds homes — and puts love of neighbor into action.
As we launch our first CWS Youth Mission Week, we are intentionally walking alongside each group throughout the planning process. We invite you to begin the registration process and connect with our team to explore whether this experience is the right fit for your students.