Youth
Our Youth Ministry Team, lead by Pastor Hana and staffed by incredible volunteers, works together to plan activities and is dedicated to building positive relationships with youth, while helping them grow in their knowledge and faith. At this age, many young people are asking hard questions. Rather than provide them with easy answers, we seek to provide a strong foundation of faith, where every youth knows that God loves them without fail. We encourage them to find answers for themselves through Bible study, prayer, and by being in community with other Christians. If you have more questions about youth programs, you may contact our Family Ministries Coordinator, Laura Hatler, or Pastor Hana.
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Youth Sunday School
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Sunday School classes for youth are scheduled from 9:30am-10:30am. Teachers will gather youth in the Fellowship Hall, then go downstairs to the Youth lounge. Through Bible study, discussion, fun activities, and service projects, we seek to encourage our youth to learn and question what God is calling them to do in their lives.
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Youth Group
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Currently on hiatus for the summer. Following the 11:00am worship service, we share lunch together, rehearse with Grace Notes Choir (12:45-1:30) and finish up with a time of learning together (1:30-2:30)!
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Lighthouse
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Currently on hiatus for the summer. On Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm, we meet in the Youth Lounge and have unstructured (but supervised) time together. Youth may work on homework, play games, or just hang out!
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G.E.T. Out
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Several times a year the Youth Ministry Team schedules G.E.T. Out (Group Expedition Time) activities for the youth that coincide with Parent’s Night Out. These do not happen every month. These events include fun community building activities, outings, and mission activities.
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Youth Trips
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The youth group also takes several short day and weekend trips throughout the year. These vary, but usually include a winter day trip to go tubing/sledding, a summer day trip, and a summer weekend camping trip.
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Camps and Retreats
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Several times a year, FCC youth are invited to gather with other youth in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Northern New Mexico, and Southeastern Idaho). Camp is not just a fun time with friends, but can also be a life-changing experience that helps youth build a foundation of faith that lasts the rest of their lives. FCC is committed to helping children and youth attend camps and retreats, and will pay half the cost for every child who wants to attend. You can read more about camps on our Region's Website.
Summer Camp Chi Rho Camp (completed grades 6-8) This is a week-long camp opportunity for middle school-aged youth. CYF Conference (completed grades 9-12) This is a week-long camp opportunity for high school-aged youth. Mid-Winter Retreat (Grades 6-12) This retreat is held over President's Day Weekend and is a wonderful camp for youth from the region to learn about God and get to know each other. Fall Retreat (Grades 9-12) Fall Retreat is held at a different church in the region every year. High Schoolers gather for a weekend focused on mission activities and learning about how God calls us to serve our neighbors. |
