First Church is working to build a comprehensive youth ministry program. We strive to form a close-knit community that serves to support, encourage, and grow those in our group. Our focus is to build and grow future leaders in our church and community. There are many activities available, with many other opportunities possible for youth in our church. If you would like to participate in activities as a youth or sponsor, or would like to be on our mailing list contact Tami Clark, tami@fumclawrence.org.
Jr. High UMYF(United Methodist Youth Fellowship)
Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Youth Place (downtown) or West Campus (see schedule). UMYF is held on Sunday evenings and is focused on fun, faith and fellowship. The evening begins with a meal and is followed with a service project, program, activity and/or games. The group is made up 7th and 8th graders, but will share a meal with the High School UMYF. It is a place where youth can strengthen their faith and discuss tough topics that affect their lives. The schedule includes retreats, lock-ins, service projects and conference events.
High School UMYF (United Methodist Youth Fellowship)
Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.UMYF is held on Sunday evenings and is focused on fun, faith and fellowship. It is a place where youth can strengthen their faith and discuss tough topics that affect their lives. The evening begins with a meal and is followed with a service project, program, activity and/or games. The group is made up of teenagers from 9th- 12th grade. The schedule includes retreats, lock-ins, mission trips, service projects and conference events.
Youth Sunday School
Youth Place & West Campus Front Office—Sundays, 10:40-11:30 a.m.
Youth Sunday School, "Headlines" is for 7th through 12th grade students, and is held at both Downtown and West Campus locations. Join us each week for an adventure in faith.
M.I.L.K.
MILK (Missions in Lawrence Kansas) is a week-long missions experience in Lawrence held each July, for Junior High students (entering 7th-9th grades.)
Confirmation Class
Our Confirmation Class for 7th and 8th graders meets from late January—mid-April for one hour a week. Topics include: Methodist beliefs, history, sacraments, Old and New Testaments. Church mentors meet with confirmands, monthly. It is a great way to get to know about the church, Methodism and other youth making the commitment to join the Methodist church. A Confirmation Dinner and Service are held late in April on a Saturday evening.
Youth Council
Youth Council meets quarterly and is made up of 9-12 youth and 2-3 adults from First Church who contribute to the UMYF program and activities schedules and organize special events such as lock-ins, retreats, fundraisers, mission opportunities and much more.
DCYM and CCYM
The District Council on Youth Ministries (DCYM) and the Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) are made up of youth and youth workers who are
interested in organizing district and conference events. They each meet quarterly and work as a team to provide amazing opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship for the hundreds of youth who attend events throughout the year. Youth who are active in UMYF are eligible to be on Youth Council, DCYM and CCYM.
