We embrace and affirm our 6th-12th graders by providing space for them to ask questions, learn more about God and themselves, and serve in the congregation, community, and world.
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Youth Ministry
2025 Youth News
Sunday Evenings- Our Fall ministries include fellowship, meal, message and small group devotions. We meet at 5PM in the Youth Building.
Sunday Mornings-We welcome all 6th-12th grade students and their families to join us in worship on Sunday mornings. We have four worship services, KidsPoint Worship in the Children's Building, a Modern option in our Family Life Center (reviving soon), Traditional in our Sanctuary, and a Traditional Hispanic service in our Chapel. All services begin at 10AM. Youth are especially invited to help lead KidsPoint Worship. If you'd like to serve, please contact Pastor Monica.
EXCITING NEWS! The 2025 youth mission trip is at White Lake Christian Camp and Retreat Center, White Lake, NC the week of June 8-14. The trip is for all current 6th-12th grade students. We are excited to be joining seven other United Methodist Churches ( First UMC, Morganton, First UMC, Marion, Oak Hill UMC, Salem UMC, St. Matthews UMC, Glen Alpine UMC, and Hickory Grove) in helping people with home repair and other community projects in the White Lake area. The total cost of the trip is $350.00 with a $200.00 deposit due by April 20th and the remaining amount is due by June 1st.
Students can Register by:
Clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNB_ND186Lhu7XGyuecdaJ_-OZ5d-7W3JXmjRBy4bF1G7iiQ/viewfor
Submitting deposit to the church office earmarking checks to Youth Mission Trip or paying online at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z47M/home
If financial scholarship is needed to help pay for a student please email monica@slumc.org all requests remain confidential.
Students will be considered registered when step 1 and 2 are complete. The trip is open to friends as well. If questions should arise, feel free to contact me through email or my cell.
I am looking forward to what God will do in and through our students this summer. -- Pastor Monica
Upcoming Special Dates --
April 20 -- Easter Sunday
May 18 -- Youth Sunday and Pool Party!
June 8-14 -- Mission Trip
New faces are always welcome and if you have questions, concerns, or are exploring how to get involved feel free to contact our Executive Minister of Outreach and Connection, Monica Childers! Click to email her below or call 828-358-0039.
