Youth Ministries
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Youth Group Activities
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Rev. Christian K. Choi, Associate Pastor for Family Ministry, coordinates Youth Ministries.
As schools have pivoted to remote learning, our youth are isolated more than ever. We are excited to hear back from the survey that both youth and parents are inclined to have youth gather in person. Keeping safe social practices, we look forward to our gatherings to be centered in our faith and look at current topics from a Christian perspective based on PCUSA resource, “Faith Questions.” |
Youth Activities
Junior high youth serve as acolytes. Senior high youth serve as youth ushers, Nursery and Sunday school assistants, Bible and Cross Carriers (on Communion Sundays) and worship leaders during the worship service. Youth members serve in the governing bodies of our church as youth deacons and elders. Our Christmas Eve tradition is a candlelight service conducted by the high school seniors, and the Children's Service assisted by the juniors and the confirmation class. Youth Sunday is scheduled for March 21, 2021.
Junior high youth serve as acolytes. Senior high youth serve as youth ushers, Nursery and Sunday school assistants, Bible and Cross Carriers (on Communion Sundays) and worship leaders during the worship service. Youth members serve in the governing bodies of our church as youth deacons and elders. Our Christmas Eve tradition is a candlelight service conducted by the high school seniors, and the Children's Service assisted by the juniors and the confirmation class. Youth Sunday is scheduled for March 21, 2021.
Confirmation (Grades 6-8)
Sunday 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon twice monthly beginning on September 20
Confirmation is the process through which youth affirm the vows made at their Baptism and become active members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We are excited about our new confirmation class as we combine all the Junior High Youth to a three-year program to have a comprehensive review of our faith based on the Scripture. We will integrate our previous curriculums, “Big God, Big Questions” and “Echo The Story,” to connect our confessional faith statements and the Scripture. Teachers: Rev. Choi with Jim Kincaid and Anna Koeppel
Due to COVID-19, we thank you ahead of time for being fluid and flexible with changes that are to come. It is our hope that in the midst of uncertainty, God’s steadfastness will be explained, exemplified, and experience by being together in this class.
We will meet on Sundays twice a month, beginning September 20, at 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 in the West Terrace / Parish Hall.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon twice monthly beginning on September 20
Confirmation is the process through which youth affirm the vows made at their Baptism and become active members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We are excited about our new confirmation class as we combine all the Junior High Youth to a three-year program to have a comprehensive review of our faith based on the Scripture. We will integrate our previous curriculums, “Big God, Big Questions” and “Echo The Story,” to connect our confessional faith statements and the Scripture. Teachers: Rev. Choi with Jim Kincaid and Anna Koeppel
Due to COVID-19, we thank you ahead of time for being fluid and flexible with changes that are to come. It is our hope that in the midst of uncertainty, God’s steadfastness will be explained, exemplified, and experience by being together in this class.
We will meet on Sundays twice a month, beginning September 20, at 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 in the West Terrace / Parish Hall.
Senior High Youth Group 2020-2021
Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the West Terrace / Parish Hall twice monthly beginning on September 20
Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the West Terrace / Parish Hall twice monthly beginning on September 20
Our high school youth in grades 9-12 gather on Sunday nights for worship and fellowship/Bible study, where they navigate their faith journeys, share in Bible study, and grow in fellowship with one another.
Adult facilitators are Susan Day, Bill Deemer, and Mary Ray join Rev. Choi.
Adult facilitators are Susan Day, Bill Deemer, and Mary Ray join Rev. Choi.
2020-2021 Children of Abraham
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Youth in Grades 6-12 are invited to quarterly gatherings hosted by four faith communities: Grace United Methodist Church, The Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Springfield Board of Jewish Education, and
Westminster Presbyterian Church. Youth from all faith communities are invited as we build friendships, learn about one another, and share a vegetarian meal. We complete the year with a collaborative service project.
Children of Abraham will resume when it is safe to gather. The leadership team is hopeful that we can come together for a service project in May 2021.
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Youth in Grades 6-12 are invited to quarterly gatherings hosted by four faith communities: Grace United Methodist Church, The Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Springfield Board of Jewish Education, and
Westminster Presbyterian Church. Youth from all faith communities are invited as we build friendships, learn about one another, and share a vegetarian meal. We complete the year with a collaborative service project.
Children of Abraham will resume when it is safe to gather. The leadership team is hopeful that we can come together for a service project in May 2021.
Each year the Senior High take an Annual Mission Trip.
For information and photos, click here.
For information and photos, click here.