The Youth Ministry of First Gilbert consists of an authentic group of students who embody community and a team of adult leaders who are really invested in discipleship. Check out our regular gatherings focused on the students’ spiritual needs, fun and connecting events, acts of service to local and national communities, and so much more!
Take a look below for more information on what we have going on at First Gilbert’s Youth Ministry. Also check out our Facebook page for our current events!
For any questions, please call or email the church office (480-892-9166).
On Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am, the Junior High Youth (6th & 8th) meet upstairs in room 200 and Senior High Youth (9th-12th) meet in room #140. Both are traditional Sunday school settings. Our teachings typically follow along with the topics & scriptures covered in church services. During the summer months of June & July, ALL youth meet together in room #140 from 9:30-10:30 am for a large-group teaching and discussion. Sometimes we split up into smaller groups for talks.
Focus is on individual spiritual needs, building relationships, serving others with love and having fun. We usually meet together in the afternoon, often beginning at 11AM. We also plan special activities like a pumpkin carving contest in October, visiting a local old-school arcade, traveling to a water sport destination, or helping with intergenerational service projects like our Halloween night block party. Sometimes we have a short devotional time/discussion, and then conclude our community time with a fun group activity or game. Sometimes we invite other church youth groups to come play sports or games with us.
Confirmation Classes are open for 7th to 12th graders. During Confirmation students learn the basics of the orthodox Christian faith as passed down from scripture and Christian history, as well as United Methodist specific doctrine and church theology. In addition to Confirmation classes, potential Confirmands participate in “field trips” to different worship experiences (Greek Orthodox Monastery, Jewish Synagogue, African Methodist Episcopal Church, etc.). All of this takes place within the context of community; students make life-long friends and are led by influential and committed adult mentors. To learn more about our Confirmation program email Shayla Paap, the Youth Director, HERE.
- Text Message Updates.If you haven’t already subscribed to our text messaging updates and are interested in receiving the texts, then just text @fumcgil to phone number 81010.
- To download the Youth Covenant of Conduct for students (signed also by parents), click HERE.
- To download the Medical Release form, click HERE.
- To download the Volunteer Application form, click HERE.
- To download the Volunteer Background form, click HERE.
- To download the Volunteer Covenant form, click HERE.
- To download the Deposit and Refund Policy form, click HERE.
- To download the Youth Registration form, click HERE.
Keep up to date with our Youth Calendar!