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What do our 2011
seniors say about
Youth Ministries at
FUMC-Ann Arbor?
"The youth program here means a lot to me. It has been a place I look forward to coming to, a place where I have met friends, a place where I grew in my faith, and of course, a place that offered me opportunities to travel and serve others." Cara
"I can't remember the exact day on the retreat when I suddenly believed, but I know that when I left, I did. This youth group helped me find that, and that has helped define me in the past six years of my life." Joey
"This youth group has honestly been one of the best things I could have done. I had no intention of coming and my grandma suggested it to me...but I ended up coming on that first day and I kinda kept coming and I realized everything I would get out of this youth group." Michael
"The mission trips are definitely my favorite part of youth group, not just because of the traveling, but because my eyes have been opened at a young age and that has helped me to grow as a person and also open my heart and my mind." Kristi
"This youth group has done extraordinary things, and I'm so happy I got the chance to be a part of it. The amazing friends I've made and fantastic memories I have are what brings me back every week." A.J.
"This youth group has caused me to think about things that would never have crossed my mind otherwise. I owe so much to this group and hope it continues to push kids in the right direction." Katie
"I have a million plus six memories from youth group. Because of this experience [Costa Rica mission trip] I knew that social work was for me. All I wanted was to help and work with kids." Stephen
"When you approach community service with an open mind and excitement for the people you are serving, the door is open for gains far beyond what a physical or monetary donation could make. The relationships created through reaching out have been invaluable to me and continue to give me breadth and depth in my daily life." Garrett
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UMYF: United Methodist Youth Fellowship
Sunday evenings, 6-8 pm
Students typically meet for dinner at 6 pm in the Social Hall (downtown) and then separate into two different programs geared toward the needs and interests of each age group: Jr Highs (grades 7 & 8) and Sr Highs (grades 9-12).
February 5
No meeting (have fun watching the SuperBowl)
February 12
Hunger Awareness program (regular schedule)
February 19 & 26
Regular schedule
The Sol Café: Light for Teen Souls
Sunday mornings, 9:20-10:30 am
Join us in Calkins Hall (downtown top floor, southeast corner) around 9:15 am for refreshments and mingling with friends. Classes begin at 9:30 and end at 10:30 am.
We encourage family worship on the first Sunday of the month; youth may sit with their families or other youth.
Retreats and Mission Trips
We typically offer a SoulFull Retreat in March and a Fall Retreat in October. Active youth are eligible to apply for summer mission trips. Our 7th & 8th graders traditionally lead a Vacation Bible school on the Zeba Indian Reservation in Michigan's upper peninsula. 9th through 12th graders experience trips to a different destination each summer such as North Dakota, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, and Costa Rica.
Visit our missions blog for to learn more about our 2011 summer mission team adventures.
Related forms:
- SoulFull Retreat 2012 Registration Form
- Belize 2012 High School Mission Trip Application
- Zeba 2012 7th & 8th Grade Mission Trip Application
- Adult Application 2012 Summer Mission Trips
- Group Norms & Expectations
- Emergency Medical Treatment Parental Consent Form
- Prescription Medication form
- Time & Talent Survey for Youth Parents
- Parent Program Survey Fall 2011
Check out photo slideshows and movies of past retreats and events!
- Fall Retreat, October 2011
- Fall Kickoff, September 2011
- Academy Awards Spring Banquet, April 2011
- SoulFull Retreat, March 2011
- Bethlehem High Youth Drama Fundraiser, December 2010
Check out our past mission trips!
- 2010 Summer Mission Trip Overview on YouTube
- Zeba Jr. High Mission Trip photo slideshow, June 2010
- Costa Rica Sr. High Mission Trip photo slideshow, June 2010
Help support Youth Missions through our GLScrip fundraising program. Details
Confirmation
Confimation classes based on UMC curriculum will be offered for seventh through twelfth grade. This program typically begins in January and emphasizes mentoring young Christians in the faith and concludes with Confirmation in June.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways for adults to serve the youth ministry program: counselor, teacher, trip leader, or parent council. Click here for more information.
Safety Policy
You may link to a PDF of our Safety Policy for the Protection of Youth and Children.
Want to see Youth events on the church calendar?
Click here, then click on "Unfiltered" (just above "Wed"), in the Event Type menu choose "Youth" and then click "Apply Filter."
Questions?
Email our youth director, Drew Angotti
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