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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.

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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


2025 Senior Scholarships

2025 Senior Scholarships

Applications due online by Mar 30, 11:55pm

The generosity of our congregation allows FUMCR to award scholarships to our graduating high school seniors. All applications will be filled out and submitted online. Scholarships will be awarded May 4.

Spring Break Life Group

Spring Break Life Group

Wed, Mar 12, 6:30-8pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Youth group invites ALL youth to celebrate Spring Break with games and fun! Bring your own dinner.

UMYF Open Mic Night

UMYF Open Mic Night

Sun, Mar 16, 5:30-7:30, Youth Worship Space

Students are invited to attend and show off their talents at UMYF Open Mic Night! Fun, silly, serious, and seriously talented acts are all welcome.

Spin! Fundraiser Life Group

Spin! Fundraiser Life Group

Wed, Mar 19, 4-9pm, SPIN! Pizza, 348 W Campbell Rd

Join FUMCRYouth for an ALL Youth Life Group to celebrate Spring Break! All youth are invited to dinner, and it's also a Spirit Night fundraiser anyone can participate in.

Summer Sneak Peek

Summer Sneak Peek

Sun, Mar 30, FUMCR Campus

Come by the Concourse or the Children's or Youth Ministry spaces for calendars, information, and donuts. Register for camps and trips by noon this day to be entered in a drawing for a huge discount!

FUMCRYouth Pickleball Fundraiser

FUMCRYouth Pickleball Fundraiser

Apr 11, 5:30pm & Apr 12, 6pm, Bartula Family Life Center

FUMCRYouth is hosting a Pickleball Tournament to raise money for their summer mission trips!

Youth-Led Worship

Youth-Led Worship

Sun, May 4, 9:45am, 11am and Online

Our junior high and high school students will lead during 9:45, 11am, and online services. You'll see them reading liturgy and scripture, singing, praying, greeting, serving communion, and more!

2025 Senior Luncheon

2025 Senior Luncheon

Sun, May 4, 12-2pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Graduating high school seniors and their families are invited to a celebratory luncheon and presentation of the 2025 Scholarship Awards. No cost, but registration is required for planning purposes.

FUMCRYouth Banquet

FUMCRYouth Banquet

Sun, May 18, 5:30-7:30, Coleman Family Hall
All youth and parents are invited to the first-ever FUMCRYouth Banquet! Dress in your best as we celebrate the year we've had, recognize graduating seniors, and give out the coveted youth group awards!

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

High School Mission Trip

High School Mission Trip

June 22-28

This summer, we are taking all of our students who completed grades 9-12 to Santa Fe, NM for a week of serving others, great friendship, and lots of fun.

Junior High Mission Trip

Junior High Mission Trip

July 6-11

Teenagers, join us for a week-long trip in Norman, OK, where we will unplug from our phones and get to live out the church's mission by worshipping, having fun, and serving others together!

 

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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Remind Text Messages

Youth Ministry Staff

Julia Castleman
Rev. Julia Castleman
Pastor, Youth Ministry
972.996.0144
jcastleman@fumcr.com
Kim Curtis
Kim Curtis
Jr. High Associate
972.996.0109
kcurtis@fumcr.com
Rob Sommerfelt
Rob Sommerfelt
Youth Ministry Associate
972.996.0112
rsummerfelt@fumcr.com
Cheryl Winnenberg
Cheryl Winnenberg
Assistant, Children's, Youth & Sports Ministries
972.996.0112
cwinnenberg@fumcr.com

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