The Youth Group is organized by a Youth Council of consisting of youth and adult church members; it is responsible for planning and coordinating all Youth Group activities. The Youth Council is a sub-committee of the Christian Education Committee. Carol Preston is Chair of Youth Council. The Youth Council meets regularly on the first Sunday of the month at 5 pm.

Our Youth Group Vision

• Provide an environment to develop friendships with other Christian youth
• Learn and deepen faith in God and Christ Jesus
• Grow as an individual towards adulthood
• Provide a format for service and growth within the church and community
• Grow as an individual towards adulthood
• Provide opportunities for recreational and service activities

The Youth Group regularly meets on the first and third Sundays of the month at 6 pm; dinner is provided. It is open to all member family youth in grades 6 through 12; and all graduating 5th graders in June. Youth are also encouraged to bring age appropriate friends to most activities.

Activities are planned by the Youth Council so that there is a balance between faith enrichment, fun and fellowship, and service to the church and community. Past activities include hiking at Natural Bridge, challenge course at Life Adventure Center, skiing/tubing at Perfect North, Christmas caroling, assisting with VBS. In 2007, our youth took a 3 day mission trip to Buckhorn's Childrens Home.

In accordance with the church's safety policy, information and permission forms are required for all youth participating in Youth Group activities.