Youth Ministry
UPCOMING EVENTS
Youth Connection Circle
Monday, September 21
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Pilgrimage
Friday, November 13-Sunday, November 15
7th-12th Grade
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Youth are invited to participate in our worship services in a number of ways.
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.
Liturgists serve by reading one of the scripture lessons during worship. Contact Deborah Horton if your youth is interested in reading.
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.
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.
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.
Fall 2026
September 13 - Meeting + Dinner
September 20 - Meeting
Saturday, September 26 - After Hours - 7:00-11:00 p.m.
October 4 - Meeting + Dinner
October 11 - NO MEETING
October 18 - Buddy Walk - 12:30-4:00 p.m.
October 25 - Meeting
November 1 - SLAC - 12:00-1:30 p.m.
November 8 - Fall Festival - 12:45-2:30 p.m.
Friday, November 13-Sunday, November 15 - NC Pilgrimage
November 22 - Advent Workshop + Outreach - 4:00-5:30 p.m.
November 29 - NO MEETING
December 6 - TBD
Friday, December 11 - Christmas Party - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
High School Youth Group
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Fall 2026
September 13 - Meeting + Dinner
September 20 - Meeting
September 27 - Meeting
October 4 - Meeting + Dinner
October 11 - NO MEETING
October 18 - Buddy Walk - 12:30-4:00 p.m.
October 25 - Meeting
Friday, October 30 - Youth Rave - 7:30-9:30 p.m.
November 8 - Fall Festival - 12:45-2:30 p.m.
Friday, November 13-Sunday, November 15 - NC Pilgrimage
November 22 - Advent Workshop - 3:45-5:30 p.m.
November 29 - NO MEETING
December 6 - Meeting
December 13 - Christmas Party
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.
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.