YOUTH
FELLOWSHIP
First Presbyterian Church offers a great space for youth in Grades 6-12 who gather to escape the pressures of daily life, make new friends, and grow in faith. Students come from more than eight area schools, which provides a refreshing change from day-to-day social groups and a new circle of fellowship. All are welcome to join us! We offer a variety of recreational, service, and fellowship activities. Please see the youth calendar for upcoming fellowship events. Youth Sunday is led by the Youth Leadership Team, a group of 3-6 involved and committed youth leaders that plan the service throughout the year in conjunction with the entire youth group.
MISSION
Mission trips and youth conferences are the highlight of our ministry to teenagers during the summer. High schoolers often head to the Montreat Youth Conference or Triennium while Middle Schoolers participate in the Massanetta Middle School Conference. Past mission experiences have included Broad Street Ministries in Philadelphia, Heifer Shepherd's Springs, English Tutoring in the Czech Republic, and the Iona Youth Festival. Summer youth events are a great chance to enjoy time with old friends and make new ones while growing in relationship with God.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is the process of learning about the Christian faith, what it means to be Presbyterian, and how to grow in a relationship with God. During the experience, students participate in service opportunities, build a relationship with an adult mentor, and create a faith statement. Confirmands join the church on Confirmation Sunday, when they are received as full members. Confirmation meets during our Sunday morning education hour from 9:30-10:30am. This experience typically happens in 9th/10th grade, but is open to all high school students (grades 9-12) who have not yet been confirmed.