YOUTH MINISTRY
Supporting all youth in grades 6 through12
The Aldersgate Youth Ministry welcomes and embraces the youth of the Aldersgate UMC family and its community. All youth are welcome -- you don't have to be a Methodist or a member of Aldersgate to participate in your Youth Ministries.
Youth Ministry at Aldersgate UMC includes Aldersgate Youth Group (grades 7-12) and the Confirmation Program (grades 6+). Both programs provide an opportunity for our youth to have fun, build new relationships, perform service in the community and beyond, and grow in their faith in a supportive and encouraging environment.
For more information, please contact us at youth@aldersgate.net.
Youth Group
The Aldersgate Youth Group is a space for our young people to come together and kick off the week on a positive note. We focus on exploring our relationships with God, having fun, and occasionally engaging in service projects within the community and beyond. We invite you to grow in your faith in a supportive and encouraging environment. All youth are welcome—there’s no need to be a Methodist or a member of Aldersgate to join us!
Who: Students in grades 7-12
Where: Youth Room (Room 102)
When: Sundays from 5pm-6:30pm
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Adult Volunteers - Get Involved!
Come be a part of the faith formation and growth of our amazing teenagers! We are looking for adult volunteers who can help out with our Youth Ministry program.
Opportunities to help include:
• Provide food or come as a parent volunteer for Sunday Evening Youth Group •
• Sign up for our church events and outings •
If at any point you want to donate food or snacks, please contact Bailey at baileyverleejohnson@gmail.com or youth@aldersgate.net.
Confirmation Program
The Confirmation Program at Aldersgate UMC is an opportunity for students to respond to the workings of God's grace in their lives. The goal of the Confirmation Program is for students to begin to understand for themselves what it means to be a Christian and a member of God's Church. Upon completion of the class, students will be given the opportunity to profess their faith and become church members.
Throughout the course of the class, students will discover what it takes to follow Christ and to model Christ's love and mercy to the world by participating in interactive class sessions, service projects, worship, and fall retreat. Students will also be paired with a mentor from the Aldersgate church family who will help our confirmands learn and grow in their faith.
Who: Open to all rising 6th graders and older
When & Where: Class meets every Sunday morning at 11:00am in Guback Center
Confirmation Teacher: Andreas Barrett (abarrett@aldersgate.net)
Duration: August 18th - December 15th, culminating in confirmation of the students on January 12th, 2025
Cost: $100 per student to cover the cost of supplies, events, and our retreat (scholarships available)
Registration is closed for the Fall 2024 Confirmation Class.
Important Documents to Download & Review
For more information, please contact Andreas Barrett, Director of Youth Ministry (abarrett@aldersgate.net).