Youth

We long for FPC youth to experience a loving community, a place where they belong. We want them to know they are God's beloved and to become life-long disciples of Jesus. We pray for students to have a deeply rooted relationship with Jesus that bears Gospel fruitfulness all their lives.

IGNITE (6th - 8th Grade)

IGNITE (6th - 8th Grade)

  • 1ST SUNDAYS: Cafe Bonfire from 9:45-10:40am in the Rooted Room. Come for community-building time to catch up, drink coffee, play ping-pong, and eat lots of donuts. We love welcoming new students at this time. 
  • FOLLOWING SUNDAYS: Ignite Sunday mornings are from 9:45-10:40am in the Ignite Room.

We encourage students to attend the Modern Service and sit with their families or with us in the front pews on the left side every Sunday morning.

ACTIVITIES:
  • Swim Studies (Bible Study + Pool Fun) are a summer tradition for Ignite students.
  • We invite students to serve with our Kids' week-long City Bible Adventure in July.  
  • Wednesday Night Youth Group will resume in the fall.

All our events are staffed with a group of background checked volunteers who want to share the love of God with each and every student and to partner with you in nurturing your student's spiritual development. 

Rooted (9th - 12th Grade)

Rooted (9th - 12th Grade)

  • 1ST SUNDAYS: Cafe Bonfire from 9:45-10:40am in the Rooted Room. Come for community-building time to catch up, drink coffee, play ping-pong, and eat lots of donuts. We love welcoming new students at this time.
  • FOLLOWING SUNDAYS: Rooted Sunday Mornings are 9:45am-10:40am located in the Rooted room.

We encourage students to attend the Modern Service and sit with their families or with us in the front pews on the right side behind the children every Sunday morning.

ACTIVITIES: 
  • Discipleship Groups are groups of 5-7 students who meet regularly with a volunteer Youth Leader to cultivate a space that invites belonging, sharing, prayer, accountability and deeper relationship with God.
  • Swim Studies (Bible Study + Pool Fun) are a summer tradition for Rooted students, too. 
  • We invite students to serve with our Kids' week-long City Bible Adventure in July.
  • Sunday night Youth Group will resume in the fall. 

All our events are staffed with a group of background checked volunteers who want to share the love of God with each and every student and to partner with you in nurturing your student's spiritual development. 

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Resources

Click the link below to complete our annual permission slip form. This form is required for students to participate in all CE (Children & Youth) events during the year. We need one per student. It automatically submits to our office. 

Click the link below to apply for a Scholarship to assist in attending one of our Christian Education activities. First Presbyterian Church is committed to the spiritual growth and support of those who desire to participate. Please use this form to request financial assistance for your student(s) to participate in activities that incur costs such as camps or retreats. It automatically submits to our office. 

*Camp Sibling Discounts: We offer a multi-sibling discount to families with multiple students who plan to attend FPC sponsored camps. 

The discount goes as follows: 

2 Students ($50 per family off the total cost)  Each additional Student ($50 off the total cost)  Example: A family has a 4th grade student and a 7th grade student both going to summer camp the family will receive $50 off the total cost. 

Use this form to begin the process of becoming a volunteer ministry leader for Junior High or High School. The overall goal of our student ministry program is to create an atmosphere in which every student may be touched in a very real and relevant way with the message of Jesus Christ. Our program will strive to create fresh, exciting, and personal presentations of the Gospel, and work to disciple every student. We believe this happens by partnering with a team of volunteers who minister to Jr. High and High School students alongside the Ministry Director and parents. 

Volunteering in the Christian Education Department of FPC? This form will walk you through the required steps. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

This form automatically submits to our office. Volunteer drivers for all FPC events must sign that they have read and understood this policy and have completed a Background & DMV Check.

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