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.

* Coffee and Convos is currently on summer break.  We will resume meeting at 10 am on Sunday, August 23.

Youth Group



On Sundays at 6 pm, all 6th-12th grade students are invited to join us in the Youth Lounge for dinner, and then we'll split into Middle School and High School groups for discussion and fun!

Leadership Lab



In Leadership Lab, high school students engage in a web of relationships, resourcing, and experiences that culminate in eligibility for a triennial pilgrimage with other students, their mentors, and key conference leaders. Eligibility is determined by completing the Leadership Lab curriculum.

This discipleship and leadership program empowers young people to use their gifts both in the church and the world. To register or to discuss the program, please contact our Director of Family Ministries.


Coming Soon

Day at the K



Come enjoy some Royals Baseball at our Day at the K on Tuesday, August 4 v. Minnesota Twins (also Dollar Dog Night)!  The game starts at 6:40 pm.  We have a limited number of tickets available for $29, so if you would like to attend, please email our Director of Family Ministries.

Games are open to youth, children, their families and friends.

Youth Sunday: Love, Serve, Lead



Youth will be leading both the 9 am and 11 am services on Sunday, August 16 and sharing about their experiences on the service trips, in Leadership Lab, and at Institute.

There will be a potluck brunch held at 10 am during the Sunday School hour in Hager Hall.  All are welcome to join us!

Family Ministries Book Club



Our next book club will be held on Tuesday, August 25 at 7 pm in the Prayer Room. We will be discussing our summer read: Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times, by Otis Moss III.  Take time to read the book this summer and join us in August!

All parents and other adults are welcome to come and join the discussion. If you have questions, please contact our Director of Family Ministries.


Save the Date

GodSquad



GodSquad is our annual service week for those in 4th - 6th grade. We will serve at a variety of local nonprofits throughout the week of July 27-31. Participants will meet at the church at 9 am each day and head to the service sites, and will return to the church between 1 pm and 2 pm daily.  

Click here to register today!

Blessing of the Backpacks



We hope you will join us with your backpack for a special back-to-school blessing and gift for all kids and teachers on Sunday, August 9 at either the 9 am or 11 am service.

We know the start of the school year can be filled with many different emotions, and we want to help all our young people and teachers start the year off great!

Fall Kickoff



Everyone is invited to come have fun on Sunday, September 13 from 4 - 6 pm to celebrate all that happened over the summer while looking forward to a new season of ministry, fun, and friendship.

We'll have bounce houses, hot dogs & hamburgers, ice cream, and games. Join us for this free ALL AGES event!

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!