This spring we've been spotlighting our 2020 high school seniors. Their last days of high school may not have gone as planned, but these youth have been active and loved members of our congregation, many of them since birth, and we celebrate their achievements and wish them well as they journey into the next chapter.
After discussion with various staff, parents, and other youth ministers, the Youth ministries team has decided to reimagine this summer's service-learning trips, originally planned to be in Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Our partner organization Connect Fort Worth will not be accepting mission teams in June, and at this time we don't Read More...
Our children, youth and families have packed 1,944 meals for Cross-Lines Community Outreach to be distributed to families in the Kansas City area. If your family would like to sponsor and pack some meals, find out how. The Mueret family had so much fun, they went a second time!
During this time of sheltering in place, people are hungry not just for things to do but ways to grow spiritually when most every aspect of life has been upended. The clergy put our heads together and compiled a list of resources for just such a moment as this.
This brief guided meditation from Rev. Tyler Heston combines prompts for mindful breath and meditation with moments of silence for an opportunity to find center, calm, and connection in this challenging and confusing time.
Click here to read the most recent update from Tyler about Youth Ministries.
Tyler has designed a series of activities to keep us connected during the stay at home order. Virtual Youth Group Starting this upcoming Sunday, March 29, we'll be doing "virtual youth group" on Sunday nights from 5:30 to 6:30pm as a way to stay connected socially until we can be together physically! Each week, Read More...
By Tyler Heston, Minister to Youth It’s easy to be anxious in our world today. As November 2020 grows closer, our country is nervous about what’s next. Life as normal is coming to a halt across the globe as COVID-19 spreads. On top of these things and the plethora of personal concerns Read More...
Check out all the great things happening in Youth Ministry this year!
High Schoolers will travel to Fort Worth on June 7-13. Middle Schoolers will travel to Oklahoma City on June 21- 23. Information and registration below. Email Tyler at for more information .
Mark your calendars for these upcoming December and January events in Youth Ministries.
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Music, a visit with Santa, family photos, crafts, and holiday refreshments! We will also fill Christmas stockings for our friends at Micah Ministry. All welcome.
Middle School Lock In Middle schoolers are invited to the January lock-in on Fri., Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a night of fun and games before a big sleepover in the church. Eat dinner before arriving, and bring $5 to help with snacks and supplies. RSVP to Tyler. High Read More...
7th and 8th Graders Connect Youth in 7th and 8th grades are invited to special get together on Tues., Nov. 12, Join us for a movie night at the AMC Ward Parkway 14. We’ll meet around 6:30 p.m. Details and movie decision TBA. RSVP to Tyler at [email protected]. Dinners for High Schoolers Read More...
