Welcome to Youth Ministries
Middle school and high school can be some of the most exciting—and most challenging—years of life. Students are faced with new experiences, deep questions, and a longing for belonging. We believe the best place to navigate these years is within the family of Jesus and the life of His church.
We aim to create lifelong disciples of Jesus who live with purpose and joy by:
- Introducing teens and preteens to Jesus and His way of life.
- Helping teens develop rhythms and values that form them and deepen their relationship with Jesus.
- Stewarding a community and creating spaces where teenagers genuinely want to be.
- Helping teenagers discover/use their gifts and pursue their passions within the Church.
Our prayer is that every student who engages regularly with our community will graduate with great memories, a resilient faith, life-long friendships, and the confidence to step into the future knowing they belong to Christ and to His church.
If you have any questions about Youth Ministries, please contact Josh Arcata, Director of Youth & Young Adult ministries, at youth@firstchurch.org or at (860) 529-1575 x120.
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Middle School Class (Grades 6-8)
During the 10:30 AM Contemporary Service, the Middle School Class meets in room M105 for engaging, age-appropriate lessons about scripture.
On the first Sunday of the month, during our Combined Service, our middle schoolers are invited to worship with their families in the Meetinghouse.
Youth Group (Grades 6-12)
Youth Group meets each Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Youth Room. Each week we will enjoy games, snacks, worship, and a group discussion about life and faith.
30 Hour Famine
High school students and young adults are encouraged to join us on November 20–21 for 30 Hour Famine, an overnight event featuring fasting, worship, prayer, teaching, an offsite service project, and more.
For more information please visit the registration page.
Josh Arcata
Director of Youth Ministries