Nurturing the growth of young disciples grades 6th - 12th.

Growing together.

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, you are welcome here.

Our Student Ministry is made up of students grade 6th through 12th. We seek to nurture the growth of young disciples in our church and our community. The core of the Youth Ministry is built around our weekly Sunday School, Wednesday night "Prime Time" Bible Studies, and a never ending stream of special events. We also place a very high emphasis on student leadership.

Follow us:

Announcements 

Volunteer For Kids Night Out

February 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Center

Kids deserve a fun night out too! While parents enjoy Trivia Night or a dinner out, kids can have an exciting evening of their own from 6:00-9:00 PM filled with games and activities. This special event isn’t just a great time for the kids—it’s also a fundraiser for youth missions, helping support meaningful service opportunities.

Volunteers are Needed!
If you’d like to help make this event a success, we would love your support. Sign up now by filling out a volunteer form!

Youth Lock-In

February 21st - 22nd at 9:00 p.m. in the Student Center

Mark your calendars for February 21st-22nd starting at 9:00 PM in the Student Center! Join us for our annual Youth Lock-In, a night filled with fun, games, and fellowship. This is the overnight experience where memories are made and sleep is optional. You don’t want to miss out on this epic time!

For more information, contact Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com.

Free Meals Campaign

Each year we ask families of the church to donate money towards our Sunday & Wednesday meals. This is a lot easier than asking parents to sign up to bring breakfasts and dinners and it is cheaper as well.

If 36 of our youth's families donate $150 then we will have enough money to pay for ALL of our meals for the entire school year. Give the full amount or give part of the amount monthly or in whatever way you would like. Some choose to give $50 per month for 3 months or $25 a month for six months. Any amount is helpful. We currently need donations for our kickoff to fall!

To give, you can click the link below or simply write a check, write "Free Meals Campaign" or "Youth Meals" in the memo line and drop it in the offering plate on Sunday or send it with your child on Wednesday night.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday Mornings

 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast: 9:30 - 10 a.m. in The Youth Dining Room.
Lesson: 10 - 10:30 a.m.

  • 8th Grade/Confirmation – Meets in the Youth Lounge (a.k.a. - "The Pit")
  • 6th-12th Grade – Room 134 

Sunday Nights

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

in The Student Center

Wednesday Night Prime Time

4:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • 4:45 p.m. - Study/Volunteer Time (Starting at 4:45 p.m. Tori will be in the student center ready to welcome youth who need to arrive early. This will be a time for students to work on homework, hang out, and help make sandwiches for the Mustard Tree Ministry. Actual youth events will begin at 5:45 p.m.)
  • 5:45 p.m. – Snack Supper 
  • 6:30 p.m. – Youth Bible Study and Games
  • 7:30 p.m - Free Time

Contact

Follow us on social media...

Get our text updates via Remind App. Text @fcumcyouth to 81010

Email:

Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com

Shouting Stones Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter

Meet The Team

Tori Crook

Director

Kirsten Shipp

Assistant Director

Tori Crook

Director

Tori Crook is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, where her family still lives. She graduated from U.N.C. Greensboro in 2018 with a B.A. in International and Global Studies, and from Yale Divinity School with a master's in Divinity in 2022. In her free time she enjoys knitting, hikes, and finding the best food in town.

Kirsten Shipp

Assistant Director