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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.

Ignite/Chapel Choir Lock-In

DGFUMC Lockin 2011Who: 6th grade — 12th grade, youth from DGFUMC, and ONE Friend each!
What: DGFUMC Youth Ministry Lock-In
Where: The Open Door Youth Center, DGFUMC
When: September 9 at 7:00pm to Sept 10 at 7:00am
Cost: $20 - this includes pizza, drinks, breakfast, etc. ($10 for 6th graders)

Other Details

  • Feel free to come after the football game.
  • Please bring a snack to share.
  • You can invite ONE friend.
  • Parents must pick up 6th graders by 11pm (and any other age youth if required).
  • There is a Day of Service on the morning of September 10. Stay if you can!
Date: 
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 7:00pm

Onward Bound Volunteer Opportunity

August 21, 2011 - 9:51pm

Would you like to become involved in a vital part of our church community? Want to get to know Junior High Kids (your own or other people’s)? Would you like to know what our Confirmation program is all about? Here’s how you can get involved with ourt ransitioning children: Teach! Teaching Confirmation has never been so easy, fun and meaningful all at the same time.

The confirmation program is a rotation model which means that, if you sign up to teach a lesson, you would only have to prepare once and then teach the same lesson for three weeks. Please contact Nick Nicholas if you would like to find out more information or to sign up to be a teacher. We have scheduled a teacher training session on September 8 at 7pm.

Onward Bound Registration

August 17, 2011 - 3:55pm

Claim the NameOnward Bound is the name of our Confirmation Program for students in 7th and 8th grades. We feel it is important for young people to work on developing their faith in such a way that it will become a solid resource for coping with the challenges of life, during the teenage years and, ultimately, for the rest of their lives. The goal of our Junior High Ministry is to build these resources and, in the process, make Disciples for Christ. 

The Onward Bound classes will be held on Wednesday evenings this year,  starting on September 21. Information packets have been mailed to all member families with students in 7th & 8th grades but, if you did not receive the packet, please let Sharon Harman know. Registration will be on Wednesday, September 14 starting at 6:30pm, followed by a parent's orientation at 7pm.

Chapel Choir Start Up 2011

August 16, 2011 - 3:50pm

Our new Chapel Choir director, Chad Goetz, is ready to meet you! The church is ready to have the choir loft full again! Summer is over! Are you ready for Chapel Choir?

We are starting a little differently than we have in the past. There will be two rehearsals before the Kick-Off dinner and registration.

First Rehearsals

The first rehearsal is set for Wednesday, August 24 the second on August 31, both at 7:00 pm. All High School students are invited to come check us out.

Kick-Off Dinner and Registration

Our annual Kick-Off dinner and registration will be on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:00 pm.

Chapel Choir Accompanist

August 9, 2011 - 9:53pm

Pianist needed to company Chapel Choir (high school age youth) for Wednesday night practices, weekly Sunday church services , Christmas Concert, and spring week-long tour. (Nine-month appointment)

If you know of anyone who might be interested and has skills related to either of the following part-time positions, please contact the church office (630.968.7120) for more information or to provide a suggestion/name to contact.

Ignite Youth Group trip to Six Flags Great America

IgniteCome spend the whole day with your friends at Great America!

We'll leave the DGFUMC parking lot at 8:00 am & return about 11:00 pm. Permission post cards can be found in the church office.

  • Cost: Please buy your own ticket before we go! You will need money for lunch and dinner.
  • Drivers: All drivers MUST be over 25 years of age. Parents, we need your help!
  • Check in times: we don't go around the park as one large group. There will be check in times at 1, 4, and 8 pm. Nick will tell the students where that will happen on the day of the trip. Nick MUST see all students at those times!
  • Sign-Up Deadline: August 7
Location: 
Six Flags Great America
Date: 
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 8:00am

Wash and Worship

Youth Car WashThe 10th Annual Youth Car Wash will take place again on Sunday, July 10 and August 14, from 8:30am to 11:00am.

Cost: ANY donation

Please invite your neighbors to bring their cars for a wash. All proceeds go to support the Youth Mission and Chapel Choir.

Location: 
DGFUMC Parking Lot
Date: 
Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 8:30am

Church staff position available

July 4, 2011 - 9:36am

Chapel Choir Director

First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove is seeking a Youth Choir Director to organize and manage all aspects of its renowned Chapel Choir Program. The responsibilities include but are not limited to rehearsals, the Worship Service, Christmas Concert and the Spring Break Choir tour.  The successful candidate will have professional training in music/music education, experience in choral conducting and ideally experience in working with high school age youth.  An experienced team of Pastors, adult leaders and church staff will both interface with and support the Chapel Choir Director in his/her musical endeavors.  

Interested parties should send resumes to Ward Feste for consideration.

GroveFest Parking Lot Youth Fundraiser

Friday, June 24 - Sunday, June 26

                               Cost: $5.00

Volunteers are needed to work the parking lot, volunteers will each work a 3 hour shift. Sign up sheets are in the church office or you can email Nikki at nikki@dgfumc.org. The parking lot will be open on Friday, June 24 from noon to 9pm and then on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 from 6am to 9pm. Please tell all your friends and family to come support the DGFUMC youth and park for only $5.00.

Location: 
DGFUMC Parking Lot
Date: 
Friday, June 24, 2011 - 12:00pm

Freshman Wacky Wednesday

June 8, 2011 - 3:16pm

Wacky WednesdayFreshman Dates

June 15

June 22

July 6

July 13

Incoming High School Freshman come join Pastor Greta and Deacon Nick Nicholas at 5:30pm at The Open Door for pizza and Bible study. Afterwards we will have the opportunity to help Rev. John Smoke with Wacky Wednesday.

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