University UMC Youth, fondly named U-Crew, is a community of sixth through twelfth graders who love Jesus and are fueled and challenged by this love to Love God, Serve Others, and Build Christian Community. ALL are welcome here.
What is happening in Youth group?
Join us for our Summertime Small Group backyard gatherings! We rotate through each age group, meeting Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm. Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter to get the address for your age-group’s gathering. (Email Pastor Charlie to subscribe).
Middle School Small Group
June 16: Scott Hardin’s House
9th-10th Small Group
June 23: Jennifer Woods’ House
11th-12th Small Group
June 30: Anita Fields’ House
All Ages U-Crew Party
July 7: Ridgewood Pool
ASP at Home: July 12-16 (no small groups)
Middle School Small Group:
July 21: Scott Hardin’s House
9th-10th Small Group:
July 28: David Ward’s House
Youth Choir Trip: Aug. 1-4 (no small groups)
All Ages U-Crew Party
August 11: Ridgewood Pool
ASP at Home – July 12-16. We will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for daytime work projects followed by several evening fellowship activities. This will not be an overnight camp. This Mission Week is for students and adults ages 14 and up. Students sign up for the entire week, but we will also be looking for adult volunteers who can serve the whole week or pick a day or two to serve!
Register for $40 a person at this link.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION
Sundays from 11 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Each week we’ll send a Zoom link out for students in Middle and High School to participate in online Sunday School.
Confirmation is for current 8th graders and usually begins in January. We are presently waiting to see how the pandemic will affect this year’s Confirmation plans, so please reach out to Charlie to learn more. 8th Graders and their families will receive information about Confirmation starting in November.
U-CREW: WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP
Under the conditions of the pandemic, U-Crew looks a lot different We will meet from 4-5 p.m. every Sunday (no dinner this time, sorry, folks!). The first Sunday of the month we will meet online via Zoom for a fun experience with worship and small groups. Every other Sunday we will meet in person on the front lawn of the church for socially distanced small groups. It is imperative that everyone wears a mask to participate in person! The Youth Ministry Team will evaluate weekly the safety of our in person gatherings.
Rain Plan: In the event of bad weather on an in person Sunday, a zoom link will be sent out Sunday and U-Crew will be held online.
Confirmation is for current 8th graders and usually begins in January. We are presently waiting to see how the pandemic will affect this year’s Confirmation plans, so please reach out to Charlie to learn more. 8th Graders and their families will receive information about Confirmation starting in November.
YOUTH IN MISSON
Youth and Families serve together through University UMC Pop-Up Missions and does a variety of missions throughout the school year. We will update you soon on upcoming missions!
MUSIC
Many of our Youth sing in the Youth Choir, led by Tim Baker, Director of the Ministry of Music. Interested in getting involved? Email Tim Baker. Sign up here to be a Youth Choir parent volunteer one night.
WORSHIP
Normally when worship can meet in person… Normally when worship can meet in person…. Our Youth worship either at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. and participate in leading worship by singing in the choir, serving communion, reading scripture, bringing in the cross, or on some Sundays, share testimonies.
VOLUNTEER WITH YOUTH
Are you interested and called to work with our youth? We would love to explore that calling with you and have you serve. Whether it is one time or every week, ways to serve include: Sunday School teacher, Confirmation Mentor, U-Crew Counselor, or at a specific retreat or event.
Below you will find a copy of our Safe Sanctuary Policy you will need to read, as well as forms you will need to fill out. Please email Rev. Charlie Baber, Youth Minister to let him know you are interested!
Youth Directors
Rev. Charlie Baber
Director
Madeline Chandler
Youth Intern
