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Youth Ministry

All are welcome here!

Looking for a place where 7th-12th graders can feel comfortable to be themselves and open to what God has in store for them? This is where youth can walk alongside peers and trusted adults to discover, develop, and own their faith; experience God's grace; and engage the world to share God's love.

Sunday Mornings     Sunday Evenings     Midweek     Trips     Coming Soon     Resources     Contacts

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Sunday Mornings

Sunday School

9:45am, starting in the Youth Worship Space

Sunday school plays a vital role in helping to build a solid foundation for the faith journey of our 7th-12th graders. We gather first as a large group in our worship space then divide into high school and junior high classes.

Confirmation

Seventh graders learn the fundamentals of the Christian faith and United Methodist history with the goal of growing more like Christ, loving God, and loving our neighbors in all that we do. Mission opportunities and church visits allow the group to have fun and serve together. The year culminates with a special Service of Confirmation.

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Sunday Evenings

UMYF

United Methodist Youth Fellowship, aka "Youth"
5:30-7:30 pm, most Sundays, Youth Worship Space

UMYF is a great time to come together as a group to play, sing, learn, and pray together. Snack Supper is served at each UMYF gathering.

Youth gather at FUMCR for fellowship, worship, and to participate in open and honest discussions about teenage life, pressures, and culture. Our youth group is a place where youth can come, just as they are, and discover together how awesome our God is!

The Journey Youth Choir
4-5:15pm, Sundays, Aug-May
BOB (Bells of Bronze) Youth Handbell Choir
3-4pm, Sundays, Sept-Apr
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Midweek

Life Groups

Life Groups give students another touch point during the week with each other and with caring adults.

High School Group (9th-12th)

Weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30, at a local restaurant

Girls Group (7th-12th)

1st Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm

Resuming Sept 23: Guys Group (7th-12th)

Oct-May: 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm

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Trips & Retreats

Mission Trips

Junior high and high school youth travel each summer for a week in service to others, faith development, and group building.

Really Living

A back-to-school weekend retreat in August is planned by the new senior class for all youth, 7th- 12th graders.

Chi Alpha

This in-town retreat in late winter features fun, serving in the community, and worship.

Parent chaperones are key to the success of all our trips. Contact Julia to learn more!

More for Youth & Families


All Youth Christmas Party

All Youth Christmas Party

Sun, Dec 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Join us for our annual FUMCRYouth and JYC Christmas party! This fun night includes a Christmas sweater contest, holiday games, a sing-along, yummy food, prizes, and a gift exchange.

Midwinter at Bridgeport Camp

Midwinter at Bridgeport Camp

Fri, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 26, Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center

MidWinter is an energetic weekend camp for junior high and high school students, planned by our conference youth leadership team!

FUMCRYouth Serve Team

FUMCRYouth Serve Team

Rolling Applications Open

Want a higher level of involvement with FUMCRYouth? Serve Team gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the youth ministry and allows them to grow in their leadership skills.

FUMCR Youth Summer Dates

FUMCR Youth Summer Dates

Save the dates for SUMMER 2025 with FUMCRyouth!
June 1-7: Youth Choir Tour
June 22-28: High School Mission Trip
June 30-July 4: Bridgeport Mixed Age Camp
July 6-11: Junior High Mission Trip
July 27-31: Youth Week
Aug 8-10: Really Living

SPOTLIGHT Theater Camp

SPOTLIGHT Theater Camp

July 28 - Aug 1, 9am-12pm

SPOTLIGHT is a special one-week summer musical theater day camp designed to provide a Christian musical experience for all children who have completed grades 1 - 6.

 

Resources for Parents

Stay in Touch with FUMCR Youth Ministry

  •  Call the Youth Ministry office at 972.996.0112
  •  To subscribe to the monthly youth email newsletter visit fumcr.com/subscribe
  •  To subscribe to our weekly "News You Can Use," e-mail jcrawford@fumcr.com
  •  Join a Remind Email List:
         Text your class:
             @FRYOUTH25
             @FRYOUTH26
             @FRYOUTH27
             @FRYOUTH28
             @FRYOUTH29
             @FRYOUTH30
         To: 81010
  •  Follow FUMCRyouth on Facebook & Instagram

Web Resources

Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
Pastoral Counseling Center

Forms

Emergency Medical Authorization Form - Minor - PDF  
Emergency Medical Authorization Form - Adult - PDF

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Youth Ministry Staff

Julia Castleman
Rev. Julia Castleman
Pastor, Youth Ministry
972.996.0144
jcastleman@fumcr.com
Josh Crawford
Josh Crawford
Asst Director, Youth Ministry
972.996.0159
jcrawford@fumcr.com
Kim Curtis
Kim Curtis
Jr. High Associate
972.996.0109
kcurtis@fumcr.com
Cheryl Winnenberg
Cheryl Winnenberg
Assistant, Children's, Youth & Sports Ministries
972.996.0112
cwinnenberg@fumcr.com

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