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!

There will be no youth activities on the following Sundays for 2023-24:  November 26, December 24, December 31, March 10, May 12, June 16, and June 23.

Join the Fun!

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, email our Director or Family Ministries at .

Youth Group



All 6th-12th grade students are invited to join us in the Youth Lounge for dinner, discussion, and fun!  This semester, our theme will be "Believe" as we look at what Ted Lasso can teach us about faith, teamwork, and community.

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, email our Director of Family Ministries at  .


Coming Soon

Family Ministries Book Club



Family Ministries Book Club is on pause until after the holidays.  We will resume in February and you can get a head start on the books listed below for this winter.  For more information, email our Director of Family Ministries at   .

Youth Thanksgiving



All 6th - 12th grade students are invited to the annual Youth Thanksgiving Party on Sunday, November 12 at 6 pm in Hager Hall.

We will play games, eat delicious food, and enjoy hanging out together. For more information contact .

Christmas Pageant



Our annual Christmas Pageant is an amazing opportunity for kids and youth to learn and tell the Christmas story in a fun and unique way. Rehearsals will begin in November. If your child is interested in participating or if you want more information, contact our Director of Family Ministries at  .  




Save the Date

Confirmation



If you have a 6th -12th grade student who would like to explore their faith and claim their own faith, sign them up for Confirmation! We will spend a few months discussing the basics of God, Faith, Community, and Church. 

Confirmation will kick off on Saturday, December 9. For more information or questions, you can email our Director of Family Ministries at . 

Youth Christmas Party



All 6th-12th grade students are invited to come celebrate the end of a wonderful semester in youth and the Christmas season in Hager Hall.  We will play games, eat delicious food, and enjoy hanging out together.  We will also have a white elephant gift exchange!

For more information, email our Director of Family Ministries, Heather Jackson, at .

Intergenerational Gathering



On 5th Sundays, we gather for an intergenerational gathering inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. All ages are invited to join us in Hager Hall at 10 a.m.

Our next gathering is Sunday, December 31. We'll enjoy food, fun, and friendship as we learn and grow together. For more information, email our Director of Family Ministries, Heather Jackson, at .

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!

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