Metro Edge Speech and Debate Club
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:6
Metro Edge is a Christian speech and debate club for homeschooled students ages 12-18 in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
We exist to challenge and equip ambassadors for Christ to communicate truth with integrity and grace.
Communication Skills Are Life Skills
When: Mondays - Starting September 14, 2026 (see Calendar)
Where: Nowthen, MN
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm Debate
12:00pm - 12:30pm Lunch (bring your own)
12:00pm - 12:30pm Parent Meeting
12:30pm - 2:00pm Speech
Students can choose debate, speech or both.
Everyone should plan to stay for lunch.
Club Meetings
Contact us to visit any of our Monday club meetings!
Highlighted Events:
We would love to meet you and answer any questions. Check out our remaining spring events...
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MACHE Convention - May 29-30, 2026, at North Height's Lutheran Church, Arden Hills. Look for the NCFCA booth and ask about Metro Edge Club!
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NCFCA National Championship at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul,
on June 7-12, 2026.
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Open House Social & Informational Meeting - July 27, 2026, at 1:00pm. Nowthen, MN. RSVP for address (RSVP via Slack for returning families, or through our website contact form for new families). Register for the upcoming 2026-2027 season; remember to bring your checkbook. Parents and students attend for a fun social time!
Students in club prepare to compete with the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association (NCFCA). Metro Edge students are encouraged to compete, but it is not required for club membership.
Come Join Us
Upcoming Local Tournament:
NCFCA
National Championship
University of Northwestern, St. Paul
June 7-12, 2026
Check out the National Championship Schedule
Sign up to volunteer to judge speeches or a debate. We need your help! No experience needed. Click "Judge Tournament" on the schedule linked above to sign up! You will be prompted to create an account. Your kids are welcome to come watch with you while you volunteer!
