Youth Ministries and Activities
At First Church our young people are our richest resource and are the church, not only of the future, but right now. The fellowship groups of the Youth Program provide opportunities for growth and challenge as our young people search for a sense of identity and understanding in a Christian setting. At every age the program is focused on: Fun, Fellowship, Outreach and Service Worship Education.
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Senior High
Senior High activities are organized around a few primary components. Junior deacons, church school teaching assistants, and the annual mission trip. This group is led by Associate Minister and a youth planning team.
Middle School
The Middle School Fellowship is an activity, service and fellowship group for our middle-schoolers, those young people in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The group meets first Friday each month from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. in Nelson Hall for fellowship, games and activities. Because these same young people also have Church School classes on Sunday morning there is less of an emphasis on discussion. Each summer a special trip or retreat is taken. This group is led by Priscilla Ford and a group of lay advisors.
Confirmation Class
The Confirmation year is a special one for young people in the ninth grade and above. It is a year of growth in faith, often a time of searching and a chance to make an personal commitment to First Church. The classes involve study, fellowship, fun and worship on a weekly basis. Each member of the class is asked to pick an adult mentor to work with them throughout the year and to help them craft their own statement of faith. The Confirmation Program is team-taught.