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 Program on Summer Break
Starts up again after Labor Day
We take a break from youth programming in the summer, other than our Mission Trip in July. We will begin with our regularly scheduled programs after Labor Day.
Stay tuned for details on what’s in store for the 2026-2027 calendar year!
Youth Summer Mission Trip
was Sun., July 5 - Sat., July 11
We had a phenomenal week working with Appalachian Service Project (ASP) in Kentucky. We worked on several projects at a single home this time, repairing the front porch, back ramp and painting. We will be forever changed by this experience of serving our neighbor in need, and getting to know the homeowner and her sweet dogs. We also had time to observe and discuss the differences and opportunities of living in a small rural community versus our suburban community.
Tower Hill Summer Camps
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Go to the Tower Hill website to register and read full details on camps for K-9 grades, as well as one intergenerational camp. HUG Camps are Jul. 5-10 and Godstock Camps are Jul. 19-24, with shorter sessions for K-3. The intergenerational Creation Care Camp is Aug. 3-6.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY We hope you know how valuable we find our summer camp opportunities to be for the children and youth of our church with Tower Hill and Pilgrim Park. We also recognize that the cost of camp can be steep and would like to provide a scholarship to make camp more affordable for your family. If you are interested in pursuing a scholarship, please fill out our brief survey, and Pastor Ramona will be in touch with you.
Confirmation Class Schedule - 7th and 8th grades
Wed., Jan. 7
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
Sun., Feb. 1
Wed., Feb. 4
Wed., Feb. 11
Wed., Feb. 18
Wed., Feb. 25
Sun., Mar. 1
Wed., Mar. 4
Sat., Mar. 14
Wed., Mar. 11
Wed., Mar. 18
Wed., Mar. 25
Mar. 27 - Apr. 6
Sun., Apr. 5
Wed., Apr. 8
Sun., Apr. 19
Wed., Apr. 22
Wed., Apr. 29
Sun., May 3
Calling of the Disciples and others in the Bible-How do you know God is talking to you?
The sermon on the mount- beatitudes
Love Your Enemies
TOUGH teaching of Jesus’ sermon on the mount
INTERCHURCH FIELD TRIP: Compass Church Naperville visit, leaving at 8:45 following Jesus Cafe
NO CLASS due to Field Trip
Parables of Jesus: Part 1 - Who is my Neighbor? Parable of the Good Samaritan
ASH WEDNESDAY Service counts as our class this week
Parables of Jesus: Part 2 - Parable of the Prodigal Son/Elder Brother, Parable of the Sower
INTERCHURCH FIELD TRIP: Buddhist Temple visit, leaving at 10:00 a.m.
NO CLASS due to Field Trip
INTERCHURCH FIELD TRIP: St. Joe’s Roman Catholic Church, 4:45 -6:45 p.m.
NO CLASS due to Field Trip
Messiah / Christ - Crucifixion
Resurrection
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS Apr. 1st
EASTER Service counts as our class this week
Jesus is Risen, Now What? - What does it mean to be Church? LAST 7TH GRADE CLASS FOR SPRING
CONFIRMATION DECISION DAY RETREAT, Morton Arboretum, 11 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
(NOTE: Pick-up is at the Arboretum Visitor Center. No High School Youth Group this day.)
8th Grade - Statements of Faith
8th Grade - Rehearsal for Confirmation Sunday
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
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?
FINAL CAFE! Topic: Shaping of Christianity and how the Church took shape
NO JESUS JEOPARDY (Field Trip to Buddhist Temple at 10 a.m.)
Questions? For 7th grade, email PastorRamona@uccdg.org; for 8th grade, email PastorScott@uccdg.org.