First United Methodist Church

Covid-19 Update

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are following CDC and state guidelines. We are also following guidelines set out by our Bishop in the Western North Caroline Conference of the United Methodist Church. We have multiple opportunities online that change weekly. The zoom meeting links are emailed out and sent via remind. If you would like to learn more information about our programs, please reach out to Director of Student Ministries, Stephanie Jenkins.

We will not meet in person until the church returns to worship in-person.

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

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).

2020 Youth Sunday

Once a year the youth has the great honor and privilege of leading the congregation in worship. Even amidst this pandemic, they were able to film parts individually and put together two different and wonderful worship services.

Did you miss it? Click on the links below for each worship service.

Link for Contemporary Worship Service @ 162 East

Link for Traditional Worship Service

Senior High

This group is open to those in ninth through twelfth grade. Rising ninth graders join the youth in late August before school starts. The senior-hi group can participate in activities such as prayer breakfasts, movie/game nights, after-church meals, concerts and more.

2019 Senior High Fall Retreat - Valle Crucis

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. The mid-hi group has a summer mission trip, lock-ins, and other events throughout the year.

Youth Calendar

Contact

Stephanie Jenkins

Director of Student Ministries

sjenkins@fumcgastonia.org

704-864-4371 x254 (church)

980-292-3182 (cell)