Youth Ministry
6th – 12th Grade
Our hope is for all young people to connect with God, one another, and our world in a way that helps them to use the gifts that God has given them to serve others. Beth Thaxton serves as Director of Youth Ministries & Christian Education. Contact her for more information about Christian formation opportunities for youth (middle and high school) and adults.
The following classes are available during the Church School hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.):
Grades 6 – 7: (Stock Building, Rm. E205)
Sixth and Seventh graders study the Old and New Testaments (in rotating years) to give them a bird’s eye view of scripture before entering into the Confirmation program in 8th grade.
Grades 9 – 12: (Stock Building, Rm. E206)
Our High School youth participate in a topic-based study that is centered on living out our faith, current events, and more!
8th Grade Confirmation Class: (Stock Building, Rm. D205)
This class is an activity-based program exploring the student’s journey of faith and growth in Christ. Its purpose is to prepare our young people for their confirmation as full members of the church. Â Confirmation class is for 8th graders and up and runs from November through Palm Sunday.
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Sunday Evening
Youth (grades 6-8 and 9-12) gather on Sunday nights for a blend of connection, choir, meals, mission projects, and more! Sunday nights begin with Chapel Choir, we then share a meal together served by parent volunteers, and then explore something different each week, like mission projects, fellowship events, movie nights, and more.
Events & Trips
Youth also go on many trips throughout the year including a fall mountain or beach trip, Presbytery retreats at Camp Don Lee or Camp Willow Run, Ski Trip, 8th grade trip to Atlanta, All Church Retreat in Montreat, and our 4 big summer trips – HS Mission Trip, Montreat Youth Conference (HS), Massanetta Middle School Conference, and Middle School Mission Trip