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:
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.
Mark your calendar for Bro Day 2025—a one-day event designed just for guys in 6th–12th grade. We'll meet in the Youth Room on Sunday, October 12th from 2:30 to 8:00 PM. Get ready for a high-energy afternoon with Nerf battles, tug of war, teaching sessions around the theme "Built Different", and a delicious dinner meal. It’s the perfect event to invite a friend—whether they’ve been to church before or not. Don’t miss it!
The cost is $25 per participant. For questions, email Josh Arcata at youth@firstchurch.org or (860) 529-1575 x 120.
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.
Josh Arcata
Director of Youth Ministries