Youth Involvement

Our activities are many – come join us in our common ground:

UMYF

Common Ground is our youth fellowship and the heart of our youth ministry. It is an opportunity for Middle and High School youth to connect with each other in a loving, safe environment. Led by Susan Youmans, caring adults, and members of our elected Youth Board, we explore what it means to live life as a Christian and how to better serve God in our day-to-day lives through discussion, drama, music, games, prayer, and worship. Though not necessarily on Sunday evenings, concerts, movies, outings, and retreats also fall under this heading. All serve as ways for us to grow closer to each other and to God.

Youth making sandwiches at CassYouth Missions

In addition to mission opportunities during the year though UMYF, we have 2 week long mission opportunities for Middle & High School youth during the summer.

MSSW : Middle School Service Week is a week usually in the end of July for youth finishing 6th-8th grades to participate in service projects in our community and beyond. Youth can sign up for specific days ASP volunteerthey want to be involved or for the whole week and do fundraisers through the year to prepare for their week.

ASP : The Appalachia Service Project is a home repair ministry for high school youth in which we travel to the Appalachian region and work for a week to make people’s homes warmer, safer, and drier. Our trip usually falls at the end of June, though youth meet regularly through the year to prepare for their trip.

Bible Study

Throughout the year, we have opportunities for youth to further explore the Bible and what lessons are held within. In the fall we will be continuing in a study of Revelations as well as a broader study of the bible as a whole in the Amazing Bible Race. Keep an eye on the youth board for exact dates and times for these classes.

Sunday School

Sunday School is an opportunity for youth to better understand the Bible, Christian faith and how they impact their busy lives. Youth start worship with their families and then dismiss to Sunday School from the sanctuary.

High School: Meets Sunday mornings* during worship in the Youth Room.
Middle School: Meets Sunday mornings* during worship in Park Place.
* Except on Communion Sundays and when youth choir or liturgical dancers are part of worship.

Confirmation

Confirmation is an opportunity for students in eighth grade or above to take a step in their faith that not only confirms their Baptism vows, but also brings them into the membership of the church. We examine the United Methodist tradition & faith through study, field trips, retreats, and worship. This class goes from fall through spring and meets on Tuesday evenings at 5 pm.

Youth ChoirNew Generation Choir

For musically minded youth interested in singing, this group meets on Sundays from 11:15 a.m. – noon in the Choir Room. Under the direction of Mel Rookus, they share their talents during worship, Youth Sunday, the Lenten Dinner, and their annual spring musical which they often take on tour to other churches.

Nardin Park Liturgical Dance Ensemble

This youth dance ensemble meets on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Directed by Susan Miller, these 6-12th grade youth participate in Sunday morning worship services and other worship events throughout the year.

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