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 to Jesus of Nazareth and his way of life
- Helping teens develop rhythms and values that deepen their faith and relationship with Jesus
- Fostering a community where teenagers genuinely want to be
- Serving teenagers well while teaching them the value of serving others
- Helping teens find their place in the larger family of Jesus
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.
True Beauty 2025!
Mark your calendar for True Beauty 2025, a one-day event here at First Church for girls in grades 6–12 on Sunday, November 23, from 2:30–8:00 PM. The afternoon will include dinner, creative projects, exciting games, and thoughtful, faith-based conversations about the important topics teenage girls want to hear about.
We are also looking for mature female adult leaders to help out with this event. Whether you're gifted with the ability to have mature spiritual conversations with teenage girls or just want to help us clean up after the event, we can use your help!
Registration is $25 to cover food and material costs. If you have any questions, or want to help out, please contact Josh Arcata, Director of Youth and Young Adults Ministries, at youth@firstchurch.org.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a chance for students to explore, own, declare, and live out their faith more intentionally. From October–June, high schoolers (grades 9–12) meet one Sunday each month for dinner and guided conversation using the Alpha Youth curriculum to cover the essentials of Christianity. When the course ends, students may choose to be confirmed during a special Sunday service and are also encouraged to be baptized.
Want to learn more? Visit the registration link below for more details!
Middle School Class
During the 10:30 AM Contemporary Service, Grades 6-8 meet in room M103 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)
Grades 6-12 are invited to meet 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.
Due to special events Youth Group will not meet on the following dates:
- Sunday, October 12th
- Sunday, November 23rd
- Sunday, December 7th
Josh Arcata
Director of Youth Ministries