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.
Announcements
Volunteer for Fall Festival
October 30th at 5:00 p.m.
Join us as a volunteer for our annual Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First-Centenary! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run booths, supervise inflatables, decorate a trunk for Trunk-or-Treat, and more. This is a great opportunity to serve our community and make the festival a fun, memorable event for all.
Fall Retreat
November 15th - 17th at Camp Lookout
Join us November 15th-17th at Camp Lookout for our Youth Fall Retreat as we dive into this year's theme: Journey to Generosity. It's going to be an amazing weekend of fun, fellowship, and exploring what it means to live with a generous heart.
What to Expect:
Think of it as a mini-conference with a camp vibe! We'll have four powerful sessions filled with music, games, and messages focusing on the theme: "Journey to Generosity." Together, we'll explore what it means to live generously, using Christ as our ultimate example.
This retreat is the perfect opportunity to connect with your peers, deepen your faith, and have an awesome time!
Cost: $125 (Scholarships are available!)
For more information, email Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com. When registering, please make sure you fill out the Covenant Form AND Permission Form found in the brochure.
What to Expect:
Think of it as a mini-conference with a camp vibe! We'll have four powerful sessions filled with music, games, and messages focusing on the theme: "Journey to Generosity." Together, we'll explore what it means to live generously, using Christ as our ultimate example.
This retreat is the perfect opportunity to connect with your peers, deepen your faith, and have an awesome time!
Cost: $125 (Scholarships are available!)
For more information, email Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com. When registering, please make sure you fill out the Covenant Form AND Permission Form found in the brochure.
Resurrection 2025
January 24th - 26th in Pigeon Forge, TN
Join the Youth Ministry for Resurrection 2025, a powerful weekend retreat designed for youth and their mentors, taking place January 24th - 26th at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN! This year’s theme is "Simply Jesus," focusing on Acts 4:12, which reminds us that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus.
Worship will be led by FRVR FREE, returning for the third year. Their mission is to break the chains of shame and lift people into the freedom found in Christ. This team creates worship experiences that reveal God’s love and purpose for us.
The speakers for the weekend include Tega Taylor and Adam Kersh, who will share their personal journeys of faith and how Jesus transformed their lives. You’ll be inspired to live in the freedom Christ offers!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others, grow spiritually, and encounter the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Experience the love, grace, and freedom that only Jesus can provide!
For more information, contact our Tori Crook at tcrook@firstcentenary.com.
Worship will be led by FRVR FREE, returning for the third year. Their mission is to break the chains of shame and lift people into the freedom found in Christ. This team creates worship experiences that reveal God’s love and purpose for us.
The speakers for the weekend include Tega Taylor and Adam Kersh, who will share their personal journeys of faith and how Jesus transformed their lives. You’ll be inspired to live in the freedom Christ offers!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others, grow spiritually, and encounter the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Experience the love, grace, and freedom that only Jesus can provide!
For more information, contact our 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.
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
Meet The Team
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.