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
Sun., July 5 (REALLY early) -
Sat., July 11 (late arrival)
All Middle School Youth are invited to join Pastor Scott to serve a meal to the residents of the PADS Interim Housing Center. We will meet at the center at 5 p.m. and finish clean-up by 6:30 p.m. for pickup at the center. 1113 Butterfield Frontage Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515. (It was formerly a Red Roof Inn and is next to Steinhaffels.) Please email Pastor Scott if you can join!
We will be going offsite to BOWL. The cost is $10 and includes bowling and food! As always, friends are welcome!
Join us immediately after church for a discussion on ‘unplugging’ and being still to connect with God.
Join us on the glass courts for some Wally Ball fun! Cost is $10 per person.
All High School Youth are invited to join us at the Troubled Puzzles Escape Room in Lisle! Cost is $25 and includes dinner. We have 12 youth who’ve paid to reserve a spot and we can take up to 16, so please contact Pastor Scott to sign up if you’re interested!
We are heading to work again with Appalachian Service Project (ASP for Short). We will be working on and repairing homes for people with a disability, people who are too old to do the work themselves, and people who simply cannot afford to do the repairs on their homes. We will be with other church groups in our base camp. We will be divided into at least 3, maybe as many as four work teams, dependent on our final numbers.. Please contact Pastor Scott with any questions.
PADS Interim Housing Meal Service
Sun., Mar. 15, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Middle School Youth
Lenten Discussion
Sun., Mar. 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All Youth
Wally Ball Event
Sun., Mar. 29, Time TBD
All Youth
All Youth Game Night
Sun., Mar. 8, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All Youth
All Youth Escape Room
Sun., Mar. 1, 3:15 - 5:30 p.m.
High School Youth
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.
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.
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.