Youth Group
Posted on June 2, 2010 - Filed Under Uncategorized |
FCC Youth Group
The youth program at FCC is led by Jill Busby, our Director of Youth Ministries. We offer youth group activities for both Jr. & Sr. High youth. The Jr. High youth(grades 6-8) is called United Pathfinders (or UP group) and our Sr. High youth (grades 9-12) is called the Christian Belief System (or C.B.S. group). We offer a variety of activities that allow our youth the opportunity to grow in their faith, serve their community, learn leadership and team building skills, and fellowship together in a fun, loving, and welcoming Christian environment.
Visit us on Facebook and check out our photo gallery at FCC-UCC of Kalamazoo Youth Group.
Check out videos of our recent events!
FCC Youth Ministry Vision Statement:
We believe that teenagers are deeply spiritual beings
We believe that the negative influences of the world can inhibit their spiritual potential, therefore
We believe that teenagers are at a critical time in their journey of faith
We believe that knowing God in Christ makes all the difference.
It’s all about… PROVIDING SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Such as:
- Faith: Knowing God and growing in faith is the core purpose of our Youth Ministry. Everything we do from fun social time to Bible study to service projects flows in and out of our desire to know and serve God. As a United Church of Christ congregation, we strive to offer a safe, inclusive, nurturing environment where youth are accepted as they are and have the freedom to question and explore their faith.
- Spiritual friendship and discipleship: Developing Christian, God centered relationships with youth is the heart of this ministry. Effective relationship building happens outside of “program time” more often than within it. Leaders humbly endeavor to “be Jesus” for youth so that youth will be inspired to share that same Spirit with others. Likewise, youth are actively involved in the leadership and guidance of the ministry.
- Service: Because Jesus taught that servant-hood and humility are the best ways to know God and cultivate a God-centered life this ministry holds and practices service in the name of Jesus as a high priority.
Favorite Past Activities:
The youth program at FCC is a very vital part of our church’s ministry. We provide a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of youth. Some of these activities are:
- Collected food for the local food pantry
- Served the homeless with a hot meal at Martha’s Table
- Held lock-ins and retreats
- Led worship service for Martha’s Table and for our congregation
- Went to a Christian rock concert
- Had various game nights, movie night, and holiday parties
- Had a sledding party
- Fellowship with other Bronson Park youth groups
- Had a video scavenger hunt
- Played games with people staying at the HRI family shelter
- Visited other faiths — to learn more about our own
- Participated in various fund-raisers — raising money for our mission trips and for special relief (like Haiti)
- Went to Climb Kalamazoo
- Had a Random Acts of Kindness Day- showed God’s love in the community
- Participated in the local CROP Walk
- Had a service project trip to Chicago
- Went on mission trips to Copperhill, Tennessee and Bay City, Michigan
- Participated in the Global Village poverty simulation experience at the Howell Nature Center in Howell, MI
Upcoming Youth Events:
We have many fun things happening and planned for youth group this year. Some activites for Septemebr and October include: a kickoff party, canoeing, service projects, movie night and youth olympics. If these activities sound fun…check out the more detailed information in the link below… and come join us. We would love to have you as part of our youth group!
Click on this link to get a copy of the most recent youth newsletter- The Youth Pulse September & October 2010 Youth Pulse
Click on this link to get a copy of our permission slip- we do need this for youth to participate in our programs. FCC-UCC Activities Participation Agreement
If you have other questions or would like more information about our youth programs please feel free to contact me anytime. I am always available and love to help in anyway needed.
Blessings in Christ, Jill Busby Director of Youth Ministry Phone# 343-1549 Ext.107 Email- jill@kazoofcc.org