"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity." -1 Timothy 4:12

Youth Activities

Sunday School - Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
Our Junior and Senior High youth gather for Sunday School in the Cove. The class uses discussion-based small group studies that change monthly. We have a rotation of teachers who are enthusiastic about leading these classes, as well as serving as excellent role models of Christian men and women for our young people. 
UMYF - Sundays from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Our UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship) gatherings begin as we share a meal together. The meal is followed by a time of Bible study and/or discussion. Our studies usually last 6-8 weeks at a time; sometimes we focus on a book of the Bible, other times we focus on discussing issues our students are facing in their everyday lives. Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where youth feel comfortable opening up, sharing their struggles and successes, and helping one another grow closer to Christ. Our program emphasizes discipleship, fellowship, and accountability... and also fun! After our study/discussion time, we always have time for games. These include board games, trivia nights, and (of course) running around the church like crazy people playing Sardines, Underground Church, and more. It's a blast! 
GROW (Getting Refreshed on Wednesdays) - Wednesdays from 5:45-7:30 p.m.
We have three sessions of GROW each year. The Fall and Winter sessions last for 10 weeks, and the Summer session lasts for 6 weeks. During these GROW sessions, the whole church family gathers at 5:45 p.m. to have dinner, which is catered by various local restaurants. Started at 6:30 p.m., a variety of classes is offered for people of all ages.

The youth class uses a variety of discussion-based studies during these GROW sessions. We try to make these gatherings as casual and un-classroom-like as possible, especially since the youth have been in school all day! We've done series that focus on everything from school-related issues of everyday life to characters in the Bible to just sharing our life experiences and how we've seen God at work during our week. For more information on GROW, including the dates of our upcoming session and other classes being offered, click here.
Special Trips and Activities
  • Mission Trip - Each summer the youth group participates in a week-long mission trip somewhere away from home. We've gone everywhere from Alabama to Virginia to Tennessee to Pennsylvania. Our service usually entails home repairs (painting, building ramps, replacing floors, and more). Check out the pictures from our 2015 mission trip below. To find  out about this year's mission trip, contact Savanna Becker.
  • Pilgrimage - The North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church organizes an amazing weekend for youth each November called Pilgrimage. The weekend is filled with great music, inspiring speakers, and a ton of fellowship time together. To learn more about Pilgrimage, click here.
  • 30 Hour Famine - Our group has participated in the 30 Hour Famine several times. We spend a few months raising money by asking people to sponsor us for the Famine; then, we join together to fast (go without food) for 30 hours. 30. Whole. Hours. The funds we raise are used by World Vision to create sustainable programs around the world to help those who are hungry. To learn more about the Famine, click here.
  • Our group also attends Christian concerts, movies, and other fun outings throughout the year. To stay updated on all of our upcoming activities, check out the church calendar or our newsletter.