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, 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

Family Ministries Book Club



Our next book club will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm in the Prayer Room. We will be discussing Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America, by Beth Macy.  

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

Christmas Pageant Auditions



Calling all elementary aged–12th grade students!  Auditions for this year's performance of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson are scheduled for Sunday, November 1 from 10 am-Noon in Hager Hall.  Please let us know you are interested by filling out our contact form (click here) and list any conflicts you have, including audition day.  Those not in kindergarten yet (3-5 years old) do not need to audition, but please still fill out the form. For more information, contact our Director of Family Ministries.

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com)

Intergenerational Gathering



On 5th Sundays, all ages are invited to Hager Hall at 10 am for an intergenerational gathering.  Our next gathering will take place on Sunday, November 29.


Save the Date

Youth Thanksgiving Party



All 6th - 12th grade students are invited to the annual Youth Thanksgiving Party in the Youth Lounge and Middle School Room on Sunday, November 15 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, contact our Director of Family Ministries.

Youth Christmas Party



All youth (6-12th grade) are invited to join a night of fun, food, and games at the annual Youth Christmas Party and white elephant gift exchange on Sunday, December 6 at 6 pm in Hager Hall. Please keep white elephant gifts under $10.

Christmas Pageant



There will be two performances of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson on Sunday, December 20 at 9 am and 11 am in the Asbury Sanctuary. The performances are free to all, and we hope you can come and enjoy this unique telling of the Christmas story!

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com)

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!