Youth Ministries
Fifth and sixth graders
Pre-Confirmation classes are the first step on the path to Confirmation. Check the ages listed on each upcoming event to see if this age group is invited.
Seventh and eighth graders
Weekly classes and special events are directed in a dedicated path toward Confirmation with activities and lessons to explore their faith. Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays. Games and gathering from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Class from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The topics for each 8th grade class are lsited below.
High School Youth
This group meets weekly on Sundays, usually after services, for discussions and special outings.
Any questions? Email Pastor Scott at pastorscott@uccdg.org or Pastor Ramona at pastorramona@uccdg.org
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Youth Summer Mission Trip Informational Meeting
Sun., Dec. 14
11 am
Grades 9-12
All Youth Game Day and Lunch
Sun., Dec. 21
11 am - 2 p.m.
Grades 6-12
All Youth Christmas Caroling
Sun., Dec. 7
11 am - 1:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12
All Youth Christmas Pageant
takes place during worship on Sun., Dec. 21
All Ages
Bring some holiday cheer to our homebound friends with classic Christmas carols.
Email Pastor Ramona with any questions.
HS Youth PADS service
Sun., Dec. 14
4:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Grades 9-12
This year, everyone is invited to participate in the Faith Formation/Children’s Church sponsored All Church-Come to the Manger Christmas Play. Rehearsals have begun for adults, teens, guides and children and will continue through Dec. 14th during Children’s Church.
If you are interested in going on this year’s summer mission trip with ASP: Appalachian Service Project, we need you at this informational meeting! Friends are welcome. We have limited spaces left so please let Pastor Scott know if you are going as it will greatly affect both our vehicle and adult chaperone needs.
Join us for a PADS service day with Pastor Ramona at the Interim Housing Center at
1113 Butterfield Frontage Rd, Downers Grove, IL.
Sign up here by Thursday, Dec. 11th. Email Pastor Ramona with any questions.
Everyone - grades 6-12 - is invited to Game day and Lunch. Please bring $10 for food. Friends are always welcome.
Register here. Email Pastor Ramona with any questions.
Confirmation Class Schedule - 7th and 8th grades
Wed., Dec. 10
Wed., Dec. 17
Wed., Oct. 8
Wed., Jan. 14
Wed., Jan. 21
Discover more about our faith and what it means to be a follower of Christ during this two year journey to Confirmation.
Work with a mentor for weekly classes, monthly breakfast discussions, Christian service outings, and visits to explore other
faith traditions. You do not have to be a member of UCCDG to participate.
Classes start on Wed., Sept., 24 and meet weekly. Games and gathering from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Class from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
8th Grade Curriculum
Wed., Jan. 28
Incarnation and birth of Jesus
Christmas Party
Topic: Baptism
Calling of the Disciples and others in the Bible-How do you know God is talking to you?
The sermon on the mount
Love Your Enemies
Jesus Cafe & Jesus Jeopardy Schedule - 7th and 8th grades
Sun., Oct. 5
Sun., Nov. 2
Sun., Dec. 7
Sun., Jan. 4
Sun., Feb. 1
Jesus Cafe meets before Sunday Services, from 8 to 8:45 a.m.
Jesus Jeopardy meets immediately following Sunday Services, from about 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Both meet monthly and begin Sun., Oct. 5 with your mentors. You do not have to be a member of UCCDG to participate.
Curriculum
Sun., Mar. 1
Topic: A Common Table - Communion
Topic: What is a saint?
Topic: Incarnation
Topic: Trinity
Topic: Forgiveness and repentance. How does it work? Does God forgive everything? Should God?
Topic: Shaping of Christianity and how the Church took shape
Questions? For 7th grade, email PastorRamona@uccdg.org; for 8th grade, email PastorScott@uccdg.org.