Youth Ministry
"I come because it's different from other groups I belong to. It doesn't matter what you are at school; here you can be more like you. It's fun to be together with friends and do the trips, but sometimes there is something more. I can't quite describe it, but that something more is why I keep coming back."
- a First Church youth
The First Church youth program seeks to reach all areas of our city. Through our worship, programming, trips, retreats, fun nights and Bible studies, we seek to grow in love toward God and toward each other by cultivating a community of faith and friendship that welcomes all youth, nurtures the spiritual life of everyone involved and serves God's world. We know and understand that it is very possible to have a blast while striving to be all that God calls us to be.
Some special things you will find in our program are: an emphasis on hands-on missions with work weeks in Appalachia and Austin; Sunday evening sessions that combine an emphasis on prayer and the spiritual life with lively programs and fellowship; and highly committed United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) counselors.
For news of current activities, visit the official Youth Home Page at http://www.fumcaustinyouth.org
Junior and Senior High Sunday School
- 9:45 a.m., Family Life Center, second floor
United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)
- Sunday evenings, snack supper provided
- Junior and Senior High 5 to 7:30 p.m., Family Life Center, second floor
November 2nd
11;00 a.m.
Youth-led Selah
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF Pumpkin Fest!
November 4th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Senior High Girl Talk
November 9th
Junior High
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF and Parents’ Time
November 11th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Junior High Girl Talk
November 13th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
11th & 12th Grade
Beyond the Basics Wanted: Messiah-Discovering theTruth about Judaism
November 16th
Senior High
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF
November 18th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Senior High Girl Talk
November 22nd and 23rd
Girl Talk Slumber Party
7:00 p.m. Saturday-9:00 a.m. Chapel Service
November 23rd
3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
AAIM’s 24th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
November 25th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Junior High Girl Talk
November 30th
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF
Advent begins with Hanging of the Green
We would like to tell you more about our youth ministry at First Church. If you are interested, contact Cathy Stone, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, at cathy@fumcaustin.org or 478-5684 (ext. 215).



