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Youth

ON THE ROAD TO ADULTHOOD!

TEACHING TEENS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SHINING LIGHTS TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM

Today’s youth have experienced life in a radically different way than previous generations, and yet our God never changes in offering everything they need to walk in faith with Jesus Christ.

At First Pres, we offer our teens meaningful, sometimes challenging  opportunities to live in faith. At the same time, we give them honest, Biblical information about what life in the church looks like so they can choose to believe (or not) from a place of informed wisdom.

First Pres youth

Our Sunday morning classes for children and youth take place after our 9:30 a.m. worship services. We divide into groups based on age and/or school grades.

K-4th Grade
5th – 8th Grade
9th – 12th Grade
High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month from 4-6 p.m.
Junior High Youth Group (grades 6-8) meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons of each month from 4-6 p.m.

Yes. While we do not recommend parents demand church attendance on Sunday mornings, we do suggest they encourage it. While we recognize many activities can seek to pull teenagers away on Sunday mornings, we believe setting the example of regular church attendance is vital if they are going to remain committed to their faith as adults.

Youth Group meets Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the church and usually involves fun games or activities, teaching time, and prayer time. We do our best to avoid scheduling meeting when they conflict with school or other activities.

  • High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month from 4-6 p.m.
  • Junior High Youth Group (grades 6-8) meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons of each month from 4-6 p.m.

All staff and volunteers are required to pass appropriate background checks.

Our regular events include:

  • Monthly Young Family Small Group
  • Winter Retreat
  • Youth Sunday Worship Service
  • Local service activities
  • Youth Group Outings
  • Summer Mission Trip
  • Vacation Bible School volunteer opportunities
  • All-Church End-of-Summer Picnic
  • Gingerbread House Decorating Party
  • Hand Bell Choir
  • Christmas Eve Family Worship Service

(Subject to change)

Absolutely! Youth group members can be involved on Sunday in a variety of ways:

  • Musical performance through vocals and/or instruments
  • Scripture reading
  • Audio-visual participation using our state-of-the-art sound and video equipment
  • Childcare with appropriate supervision
  • Holiday decorations
  • Dressing as costumed characters for special celebrations

(Subject to change)

Join us in-person in the sanctuary. All age children are welcome in worship! We have rocking chairs in the back of the sanctuary and even more open space in the back for coloring, reading, or crawling. We also have a newly renovated family lounge area for nursing, changing diapers, or having some quiet time.

 

Youth News

EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED for Winter Meltdown ’25!

The Early Bird Discount Pricing has been extended for all FPCE youth and adults who wish to attend ‘Winter Meltdown ’25’ next February 14-16, 2025, at Wilderness Territory Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI. We’ll worship, listen to a variety of speakers, work on a service project, play some music, and enjoy the water park. This event is open to all middle school and high school students and their friends. Register online at https://firstpresevanston.org/meltdown. Early-bird pricing is $200 per person now through December 8. The cost is $250 after that. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information contact Ben Graham at bgraham@firstpresevanston.org.

2024-2025 Permission/Registration Form

Permission/Registration form for 2024-2025 school year activities at First Pres

Here is the downloadable form for parents or guardians to register their children to be permitted to participate in FPCE children & youth activities.

Click here to download the PDF form.

This form can be filled out using the Acrobat Reader. Then is should be saved and emailed to the address on the form. You can also print it out, fill it out by hand and deliver it to the FPCE front desk, but emailed attachments are preferred.

Ben Graham, Youth Director

Learn More

I want to learn more about the First Pres Youth Ministry. Who can I ask?
Contact Youth Director Ben Graham at the church office, or our Sunday morning Youth Group class in Room 206 and introduce yourself.

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