Covid-19 Update as of 9-29-2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are following CDC, State, Conference (Western North Caroline Conference of the United Methodist Church) and FUMC Gastonia Re-opening Task Force Committee Guidelines. 


As of 9/29/2020 we are starting to slowly begin in-person meetings.  Some gatherings will be in-person only, some will be online only, and others will be hybrids (online & in-person).  If you would like to learn more information about our programs, please reach out to Director of Student Ministries, Stephanie Jenkins at sjenkins@fumcgastonia.org.

Please check out what we are currently doing under "Get Involved - Youth" on our website.


Scroll down to see past events (and what we hope to do again when restrictions are lifted).

  • Events & SIGN UPS

    Events include retreats, escape rooms, go-karting, lock-ins, hikes, concerts, movies and more.  Music & Worship opportunities are also available.

  • Outreach

    We believe in serving

    our community and our world. We participate in local mission opportunities and summer mission trips. 


  • Education

    Diving into Scripture is where it’s at…. through Sunday School classes, Sunday evening youth group, and small groups Wednesday nights (seasonal).  


Senior High (9th-12th Grade)

This group is open to those in ninth through twelfth grade. Rising ninth graders join the youth in late August before school starts. Before Covid-19, senior-hi group activities included prayer breakfasts, movie/game nights, concerts, go-karting, retreats, mission trips, Bible Study, Sunday night youth group and more.  See a video of our 2019 Fall Retreat Below.  

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Mid Hi


This group is open to those in sixth, seventh and eighth grade.  Rising sixth graders join the youth in late August before school starts. Prior to Covid-19, the mid-hi group enjoyed lock-ins, a fall retreat to the beach (see pictures below), Bible Study, Sunday night youth, a summer mission trip, and other events throughout the year.

Contact

Stephanie Jenkins

Director of Student Ministries

sjenkins@fumcgastonia.org

704-864-4371 x254 (church)

980-292-3182 (cell)