Youth Ministry
UPCOMING EVENTS
Youth Sunday
Sunday, February 8
All Worship Services
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Youth are invited to participate in our worship services in a number of ways.
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Acolytes serve by lighting the Christ candle and altar candles during the service signifying Christ's presence with us during worship and our mission to take Christ out into the world. Contact Ashley Yohman if your youth is interested in participating.
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Liturgists serve by reading one of the scripture lessons during worship. Contact Deborah Horton if your youth is interested in reading.
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Ushers and greeters serve as our welcoming committee on Sunday mornings by greeting, passing out bulletins, and assisting with any other related needs. Contact Deborah Horton if your youth is interested in ushering.
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We also have music needs at each service, both vocal and instrumental. Contact Chris Dodson if you would like to get involved in our music program or perform a special offering of music in the worship service.
HS Dinner Theater
Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14
6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
YOUTH GROUPS
Our Middle School (MSYG) and High School (HSYG) youth groups are led by a team of wonderful volunteers striving to provide spiritual formation, deep friendships, service opportunities, and fun for our youth. Youth groups typically meet on Sunday evenings throughout the school year from 4:30-6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Ashley Yohman.
Middle School Youth Group
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Spring 2026
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January 10-11 - 6:00 p.m.-9:30 a.m. - Winter Lock-In
January 25 - Meeting in Hyder House
February 1 - Meeting in Hyder House
February 8 - 12:00-1:00 p.m. - SLAC
February 22 - Meeting
March 1 - Meeting
March 8 - Meeting
March 13 - 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Dinner Theater
March 22 - Meeting
April 12 - Meeting
April 19 - Meeting
April 26 - Meeting
May 3 - Meeting
May 16 - Meeting
May 31 - End-of-Year Party
June 6 - Trip to Carowinds
High School Youth Group
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Spring 2026
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January 4 - 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Re:Fresh at NRUMC
January 11 - 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Meeting
January 25 - 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Meeting
February 1 - 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Youth Sunday Rehearsal
February 22 - 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Meeting
March 1 - 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Meeting
March 22 - Meeting
April 12 - Meeting
April 18 - Spring Retreat
April 26 - Meeting
May 2 - Habitat for Humanity
May 16 - Meeting
May 31 - End-of-Year Party
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Youth Sunday School is offered from 9:40-10:40 a.m. in Room 106E.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Beginning in February, Confirmation is a 10-week small group time spent discussing the details of the Christian faith and allowing youth to critically engage in the material. Confirmation class is recommended to grades 5th grade and up, and meets in the Spring on Sunday afternoons.
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SERVICE TRIPS
At Pleasant Grove, service trips are yet another opportunity to be the Body of Christ. Our high school mission trips usually include rising freshmen through graduating seniors. Our next trip is June 14-19, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. Our group will have opportunities to learn and serve in immigrant communities, areas of food insecurity, and environmental stewardship.
E-mail Ashley Yohman for more details.
DINNER THEATER
Dinner Theater has been a tradition at Pleasant Grove for nearly 30 years and is our HSYG's biggest fundraiser. Each year, our youth transform the Fellowship Hall into a candlelit dining room and serve a 3-course meal to the congregation followed by an interactive show.
SAFE SANCTUARY
We believe that God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual and ritual abuse. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong. Through this belief PGUMC has established a Safe Sanctuary policy. You can review our most recent update to Safe Santuary here.
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