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 - September 8, 2025 through March 2026 (see Calendar)
Where:
St Joseph the Worker Church
7180 Hemlock Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm Team Policy Debate
12:00pm - 12:30pm Lunch (bring your own) & 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!
PLANS FOR 2026-2027
When:
September through November: Every Monday
December: Practice Tournament
January through spring: Every other Monday
Where: Nowthen, MN
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm Debate
12:00pm - 12:30pm Lunch (bring your own) & Parent Meeting
12:30pm - 2:00pm Speech
Highlighted Events:
We would love to meet you and answer any questions. Check out our spring events...
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Club Showcase & Senior Recognition - Canceled
-
End-of-Year Celebration - April 13, 2026,
at 12pm. Bring your own lunch.
Nowthen, MN. RSVP on Slack.
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The North Church Homeschool Booksale -
April 23, 2026, from 10am - 2pm.
-
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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WEST Open House - June 2, 2026, from 6:30-8:30pm at the WEST building.
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NCFCA National Championship at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul,
on June 7-12, 2026.
2026 Local Tournaments:
NCFCA
Minneapolis Qualifier
Free Lutheran Bible College
March 11-13, 2026
NCFCA
National Championship
University of Northwestern, St. Paul
June 7-12, 2026
Check out the National Championship Schedule
You can also 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!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
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.
