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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.

Confirmation Sunday

The Confirmation Service will be held during the 11:00 worship service on Sunday, May 19th, 2013.

Date: 
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:00am

Ignite

Sunday evening fellowship starts up again on January 13th! Junior High meets in Open Door from 4-5PM, Senior High from 6-7PM. We'll meet the following dates this year:

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 4:00pm

30 Hour Famine

Grab a student fundraising booklet from Katie, encourage others to sponsor your fast, and join us for the main event January 18th-19th from 8PM-6PM. We'll fast as a community- taking time for prayer, thoughtful discussion about global hunger, TRIBE games, a special edition of capture the flag, and devotions. All are encouraged to become involved in this great mission project! Please RSVP by Sunday, January 13th.

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 8:00pm

Dodgeball Tournament

On December 30th from 4-6PM, we will be hosting a Youth Dodgeball Tournament! Grab some friends, create a team (4-5 members) and compete in this double elimination tournament. Sign up your team with Katie by noon on December 30th.

Date: 
Sunday, December 30, 2012 - 4:00pm

UCRP Holiday Cheer

Join us on Tuesday, December 18th from 4-9PM as we head to the United Church of Rogers Park to serve a meal to members of the community. This is a fun way to give back during the Christmas Season! If you plan on coming, please RSVP to Katie by December 16th.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 4:00pm

Chapel Choir Christmas Concert - Celebrating God's Gift

GiftsThe Chapel Choir will present two performances of "Celebrating God's Gift," on Sunday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through words and music as they are shared by this 45-voice high school choir.

Tickets are $10 and available from choir members, in the church office, and at the door the day of the concert. Proceeds will help offset some of the costs of the choir's 42nd Annual Spring Break Tour to New Orleans, LA, March 23-30.

The Chapel Choir has a long and rich history here at DGFUMC. It has led Sunday worship at the 9:30 morning service during the school year since 1960.

For the past 41 years, the choir has participated on a week-long Spring Break musical mission trip spreading God's message in word and song to congregations throughout North America, including such places as New York City, Boston, Denver, St. Simon's Island, Memphis, Pensacola, Nashville, Toronto, Dallas, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Philadelphia, Virginia Beach, New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and many communities in between. Over the years, the choir has also performed at the Northern Illinois Conference and other sporting and community events.

Despite ever increasing demands on their time, choir members practice Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings following worship in preparation of both the Christmas concerts and tour. Members also give of their time through fundraising and mission activities at church and are involved in numerous activities in school, including athletics, speech, band, choir, dance, and clubs.

Location: 
DGFUMC - Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, December 16, 2012 - 4:00pm

Parent's Night Out - Youth Babysitting Fundraiser

Parent's Night OutThe Youth Ministry program will be hosting a "Parent's Night Out" on Saturday, December 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Parents are welcome to bring their children (K-5th grade) to the church for the evening, where the youth will provide games, activities, and crafts. Please RSVP ahead of time by e-mailing katie@dgfumc.org or by calling the church office.

All proceeds go toward Mission Trip or Choir Tour costs.

Location: 
DGFUMC
Date: 
Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 4:00pm

Movie Night!

Head to Open Door at 6PM for a movie night! Movie TBD...contact Katie with suggestions!

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Friday, November 16, 2012 - 6:00pm

Harvest Weekend

Meet at Open Door at 9AM Saturday and 1PM Sunday to distribute and collect items for the West Suburban Community Pantry!

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 9:00am

50 Days to 30 Hours

Love God. Serve the Hungry. Do the Famine.

Friday November 30th will mark the 50 day countdown to the 30 Hour Famine. All youth are invited to gather at the church to learn about the famine, set fundraising goals, and designate which organizations will receive our fundraising to fight hunger. After our work is done, we'll play glow-in-the-dark volleyball and midnight capture the flag. Spend the night at church with your friends and help change the world! Sign-up with Katie if you would like to attend.

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Friday, November 30, 2012 - 8:00pm

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