Youth Home Page

The Youth Ministry Program of First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove seeks to provide opportunities to grow in faith, connect with others, and nurture service oriented individuals to live out Christ's love in the world. We provide a number of opportunities for youth in the community.

Ignite Community Meal

All Youth (grades 6-12) are welcome to come and join us for a home cooked meal! Of course we will play a game or activity afterwards!

Location: 
Gym, Gym Kitchen
Date: 
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 5:00pm

Ignite Junior High Youth Group

All Youth grades 6-8 are welcome to come and hang out! There's some free time, a bible lesson and lots of games!

Location: 
Open Door, Rm 15, Gym
Date: 
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 4:00pm

Real Church: Real Value

February 3, 2014 - 3:56pm

Real Church: Real Value

You join a church. You attend as much as you can. You give them your money. You give them your time. You put God as your first priority – you are giving up other things to be in this place at that time. The question that comes to my mind is: What’s in it for me? What do I get from it all?

Purpose and Pendulums

January 30, 2014 - 11:49am

When I was in seminary I had a history professor who used the metaphor of a pendulum swinging back and forth to describe controversies in the church. When people don’t like something, they swing way to the other side, sometimes too far.

A lot of times in life, we look back at the mistakes of the past – and we do our best to avoid those mistakes in the future. This is the point of history, but sometimes we take it too far. (Think about the lesson behind Finding Nemo)

Crisis in Confidence

January 21, 2014 - 4:43pm

What is the point of Church?

Today, more than ever before, society challenges us in our priorities.

Sports, school, clubs, college applications, family vacations, scholarships, part time jobs, homework, church programs – our children are overwhelmed!  Oh yeah, and how about some fun thrown in there too. (They are kids after all).

The truth of the matter is that there simply are not enough hours in a day, nor days in a week, to get it all done. Something is going to get cut. We are forced to prioritize.

Onward Bound Make Up Sessions

Make Up Sessions cover the materials from the previous two Wednesday night Onward Bound classes. If you missed one or both Wednesday night classes for any reason - these classes are for you!

The Schedule is as follows:

10:00-10:45   7th Grade Lesson #1

10:45-11:30  7th Grade lesson #2

12:00-12:45  8th Grade Lessons #1

12:45-1:30 8th Grade Lesson #2

The 7th and 8th grade lessons cover different material.

Location: 
RM 218
Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 10:00am

Chapel Choir Tour Informational Meeting

Youth and Parents interested in this year's Chapel Choir Tour are encouraged to attend one of two informational meetings to learn more about plans for this year's event on Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. or Jan. 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Location: 
Chapel Hall
Date: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 6:30pm

Confirmation Sunday

All of our 8th graders who have completed the Onward Bound course will be confirmed during the services today!

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, April 27, 2014 - 11:00am

Onward Bound Confirmation Rehearsal

Confirmation Rehearsal is for parents and 8th graders.

It is from 7-8pm, and we meet in the Sanctuary.

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 7:00pm

Onward Bound - 8th grade only

This is the final session of Onward Bound. It is for 8th graders only.

Location: 
Open Door, Rm 15
Date: 
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 6:30pm

Pages

Andi VoinovichAndi Voinovich

(630) 968-7120 x 203
Contact Pastor Andi
Read Andi's Blog

Facebook        

First United Methodist Church 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Phone: 630.968.7120 - E-mail: dgfumc@dgfumc.org

Copyright © 2024 South DuPage CROP Hunger Walk. Please report any problems to SouthDuPageCROP@gmail.com.