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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 Youth Group Summer Program

June 8, 2015 - 6:59am

The Combined Jr & Sr High Youth Group are meeting for the summer on Sundays from 6 to 8pm. This is for all youth who are entering the 6th Grade in the Fall through graduated Seniors.

Come join us to play Gaga Ball & Jungle Pong!

Check the Youth Calendar for the dates.

Ignite Youth Group

Combined Jr & Sr High Youth Group for the Summer.

Come join us from 6-8pm. This is for all youth who are entering the 6th Grade in the Fall through graduated Seniors. Come play Gaga Ball & Jungle Pong!

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Sunday, June 28, 2015 - 6:00pm

Ignite Youth Group

Combined Jr & Sr High Youth Group for the Summer. Come join us from 6-8pm. Come play Gaga Ball & Jungle Pong!

Bring $5 or so to go to the new Snow Cone place on Main afterwards! 

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 6:00pm

Youth Group to Lost & Found Concert at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Lost & Found Farewell Tour Concert - Open to All

Concert starts at 4pm - Youth Meet at the Open Door at 3:45pm to walk over together

Picnic following the concert with brats and dogs grilling on the church lawn

Plus we will play "9 Square in the Air" with the Immanuel Lutheran Youth

 

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 3:45pm

Never2Young Jr. High Youth Conference

May 6-7, 2016, Indiana Wesleyan University

For Youth in grades 6th-8th

More info at: http://www.indwes.edu/never2young/

Departing from Lower Parking Lot:  Friday, May 6 at 12:30PM – youth will need to get out-of-school early that day

Returning: Saturday, May 7, approx. 7PM

Total Cost: $40 if deposit received by April 17, $45 if received by May 1.  Make checks out to FUMC.  Space is limited, first come first serve.   

Bring Registration forms to the church office or to Howie

Location: 
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Date: 
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 12:30pm

Chapel Choir Tour Home Concerts

Sunday, April 12
4:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Come fill your spirit and experience God's love, grace and everlasting power as we welcome home the Chapel Choir from the 2015 Choir Tour.

They will be performing We Believe..., the music they performed on their trip to Pensacola at two concerts. All are welcome to attend!

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 4:00pm

Ash Wednesday Service

February 17, 2015 - 6:16pm

Lent is an invitation for all of us to take a fresh look at Jesus, listen to him with fresh ears and be prepared to see ourselves and our world differently.

The Lenten season begins on Wednesday, February 18 when Youth Director Rev. Howie Snyder, members of the Connection Choir and Onward Bound students will be leading a creative Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

30 Hour Famine

Help Save Kid’s Lives! Ignite Students (grades 6th-12th) go 30 Hours without eating in order to raise money for children malnourished and/or dying of hunger in Third World Countries. Students must raise at least $35 to participate in the 30 Hour Famine. That is just over $1 per hour of the fast and is the amount of money that will feed a child for a month. Students start the Famine on their own by stopping eating anything but juice and water on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7AM. They then meet at the church for a Lock-in at 7pm on Friday. We will go without food until 1PM, Saturday, when we will break the fast with a Pot-Luck meal provided by the parents. During our time together, we will talk about hunger, worship, play games, juice breaks, and have fun being hungry together! For more information, call Howie at the church @ (630) 968-7120, ext. 203.

If your son/daughter is not physically capable of fasting for 30 hours, he or she can still participate in a modified fast. Please contact Howie if you would like to discuss this option.

Please see the registration form below for more information.

Fundraising Packets have arrived – pick up yours! You can also set-up an online account and start seeking support online. Go to 30hourfamine.org and join team: IGNITE STUDENT MINISTRIES.

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Friday, February 26, 2016 - 7:00pm

Senior High Youth Winter Retreat

Announcing our Senior High Youth Winter Retreat!  Director of Youth Ministries, Howie Snyder, has planned a trip to SpringHill Camps in Evart, Michigan January 2-4, 2015. This phenomenal camp program includes top-notch speaker Brock Morgan and worship band Sevenglory. There are a wide variety of activities for youth to get involved with including; indoor swimming pool, snow tubing, cross country skiing, broomball tournament, horse trail rides, paintball and more.

The cost is $138, with a deposit of $50. Youth can use credits and scholarships are available as well if needed. Registration forms are available below and are due by December 7.

Check out the promo video here.

Contact Howie Snyder at 630.968.7120 or howie@dgfumc.org for more information.

Location: 
Springhill Camp, Evart, Michigan
Date: 
Friday, January 2, 2015 - 11:00am

Onward Bound Youth Retreat/Lock-In

Friday, November 14 to Saturday, November 15

Youth in the Onward Bound program are invited to a Retreat/Lock-In in the Open Door (Youth Center) at Downers Grove First United Methodist Church.

Permission forms (available below) are due to Howie Snyder by November 12 and can be dropped off in the church office.

Location: 
Open Door
Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2014 - 8:00pm

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