Youth!

Sr. High

Sr. High Forum meets on Sundays at 3:30pm in the youth center. This is a biblically-based discussion time.

Youth Group meets Sunday evening immediately following Sr. High Forum. This is a social time for fellowship and learning about being in a community of God.

Wednesday With Friends- Dinner begins at 5:15, followed at 6:00 with various musical activities and/or spiritual formation events concerned with changing lives, transforming the community and renewing the church. There will be something for everyone, so bring the whole family.

Choir Sr. High Youth are invited to participate in either of our two adult choirs. The Alleluia Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings and sings in the First Up Worship Service at 8:30am on Sundays.

Bell Choir Sr. High youth are invited to participate in bell choirs. They rehearse on Tuesday evenings.

Retreats happen throughout the year in various locations around Oregon.

Church Camps through the United Methodist Church happen all year long, though most youth camps are in the summer. Camps take place all over Oregon and Idaho. To find out more about camping, go to www.gocamping.org.

Mission Projects also happen throughout the year.

• Thanksgiving Lunch held at First United Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day. This meal is for those in the community of Salem who have no place to go for Thanksgiving. Helpers prepare and serve the meal on Thanksgiving Day. (Nov 24, 2005) Lunch is from 12-2 with preparation taking place in the morning.
• 12 Days of Christmas each year the community of First UMC take on a needy family and give them Christmas in a very special way. Each night for the 12 days before Christmas this family receives gifts, meals and other necessities in an anonymous fashion. Help is needed in purchasing, wrapping and delivering gifts throughout the month of December. This is an awesome way to get into the spirit of Christmas.
• Summer Mission Project- Every Summer the Sr. High youth go on a mission project. Past locations have been Puerto Rico and Honduras as well as within the United States.
• Many other small mission projects come up through the year. Any youth involved in the youth group on a regular basis will know about these projects and be invited to participate.

Mid High

Mid High Forum meets on Sundays at 9:45am in the youth center. This is a Biblically-based discussion time.

Youth Group meets Tuesday evenings at 5:15 in the youth center.

Youth Bells rehearse on Tuesday evening following Mid High youth group.

Retreats happen throughout the year in various locations around Oregon.

Church Camps through the United Methodist Church happen all year long, though most youth camps are in the summer. Camps take place all over Oregon and Idaho. To find out more about camping, go to www.gocamping.org.

Mission Projects also happen throughout the year.

• Thanksgiving Lunch- will be a community meal for all those within and without the church who would like to attend. It will take place at noon on Thanksgiving Day.
• Many other small mission projects come up throughout the year. Keep your eyes open in youth group to discover what they will be.

Young Adults

Young Adults will have many opportunities for ministry. You can find out more on the Young Adult page.