Youth

Welcome to Asbury Youth, where we strive to make church a place of discovery, inspiration, and affirmation through the exploration of the intersections of faith and culture.

We do this in both peer and multi-generational settings while encouraging youth to leverage, articulate, and claim their own faith.  We are thankful for the privilege of partnering with each youth and their adults in their faith journey.  We love providing a safe, loving, progressive, and inclusive environment for all youth and their adults.


What to Expect

You can expect every family and youth to be welcomed and affirmed for who they are!  Each family will be welcomed with a smile by our staff and volunteers who are all Safe Gatherings certified to ensure the safety of your child. 

We are committed to creating space and empowering youth to use their gifts and graces in service of the church and the world through our six core commitments:

  1. Prioritizing youth and young people
  2. Taking Jesus' message seriously
  3. Sharing power
  4. Empathizing with youth
  5. Fueling a warm community
  6. Being the best neighbors

When We Gather

We gather together on Sundays at 10 am for Coffee and Convos in the Youth Lounge.  Youth will enjoy treats and beverages while diving deeper into familiar Bible stories or concepts like faith, hope, and love.

We also gather for Youth Group on Sundays at 6 pm in the Youth Lounge.  We'll eat, talk, laugh, serve, and have fun during this time!

Programs & Events

Coffee and Convos



At 10 am on Sundays, all 6th-12th grade youth are invited to meet in the Youth Lounge (3rd floor west) for a time of connecting and diving deeper into their faith while they enjoy food and beverages.  For more information, please email our Director or Family Ministries.

Youth Group



On Sundays at 6 pm, all 6th-12th grade students are invited to join us in the Youth Lounge for dinner, discussion, and fun!  

Mission Morning



Mission Morning is a youth-led service opportunity that includes projects for all ages, so the whole family can participate. Past examples include serving at a community garden and orchard as well as making toys for and helping out with pets at a local pet rescue.

Coffee, juice, and treats are provided while you work!  For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries.


Coming Soon

Intergenerational Gathering



On 5th Sundays, all ages are invited to join together in Hager Hall at 10 am for an intergenerational gathering.

Our next gathering is Sunday, August 31.  For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries.

Fall Kickoff



Come have fun on Sunday, September 7 from 4:00-6:30 pm and celebrate all that happened over the summer, while looking forward to a new season of ministry, fun, and friendship!

We'll have bounce houses (until 6 pm), hot dogs & hamburgers (4:30-5:30 pm), ice cream, bingo, and prizes for all.  Family Ministries has partnered with United Women in Faith for this free, ALL AGES event!

Messy Games Night



Join us in the parking lot at 6 pm on Sunday, September 14 for some messy game fun!  We'll have a color fight and play some shaving cream whiffle ball.

Please eat before you arrive, and bring a can or two of shaving cream.  Be sure to wear clothes that can be ruined!  For more information, please contact our Director of Family Ministries.


Save the Date

Christmas Pageant



Our annual Christmas Pageant is an amazing opportunity for kids and youth (PreK-12th grade) to learn and tell the Christmas story in a fun and unique way.  Auditions for speaking parts are Saturday, November 1 from 10 am-noon in Hager Hall.  Rehearsals begin Sunday, November 2 at 10 am.

If your child is interested in participating or if you would like more information, please contact our Director of Family Ministries.

Thanksgiving Party



All 6th-12th grade students are invited to the annual Youth Thanksgiving Party in Hager Hall on Sunday, November 16 at 6 pm.  We will play games, eat delicious food, and enjoy hanging out together.

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  For more information, please contact our Director of Family Ministries.

Confirmation



Do you have a 6th-12th grade student who would like to explore their faith and claim their own faith?  Join us for Confirmation, where we will spend a few months discussing the basics of God, Faith, Community, and Church.

Confirmation will kick off on Saturday, December 13.  For more information, please email our Director of Family Ministries.

  

Ways to Serve

Liturgist
Reading Scripture and the Call to Worship during the 9 or 11 am Sunday services (high school youth).  Sign up to serve!
Ushers and Greeters
Greeters welcome people arriving in the Welcome Center before either the 9 or 11 am Sunday service, helping with directions, and help new guests feel at home. Ushers pass out worship bulletins and help seat people before the services begin.  Sign up to serve!
Nursery Attendant
Help our youngest enjoy their time at Asbury by engaging them in the nursery. Must be at least 16 years old, complete an interview with staff, and complete Safe Gatherings training.  Sign up to serve!
Help Plan a Mission Morning

Quarterly, we have a local service morning planned by youth and their families. They are mentored by our staff and/or volunteers as they seek out an organization, discover their needs, make arrangements for the group to volunteer, promote, and lead the mission morning.  Sign up to serve!

Tech Assistant
High school youth are welcome to assist with tech on Sundays. They will have to meet and be approved by our tech team.  Sign up to serve!
Offer Special Music
Does your youth sing or play an instrument and would like to play for the congregation? We love to have our youth participate in worship on Sunday mornings.  Sign up to serve!