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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.

Summer Ignite

June 8, 2011 - 3:10pm

IgniteMonday night youth gatherings are back!

Youth please join us on the dates below at The Open Door from 5:30-8:00pm for dinner, Bible study , games and hanging out with friends.

Summer Ignite Dates

June 13

June 20

July 11

August 17

Revelation Youth Choir

Revelation Youth Choir - Godspell

The Custer Road UMC Sr. High Revelation Choir, from Plano, Texas, are on tour to Chicago, and we are delighted to welcome them to First United on Tuesday, June 14 for a performance of songs from the rock musical Godspell. Under the direction of Rev. Tim Morrison, the choir of more than 100 senior high youth are performing in Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma on their 11-day tour. They last visited our church in 2006.

Please come and welcome them as so many churches have welcomed our own Chapel Choir on tour.

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 7:00pm

Graduate Sunday

Come Sunday, June 5 to help us honor our new graduates. We will honor them at the 10am service.

Date: 
Sunday, June 5, 2011 - 10:00am

Jr. High Mission Trip 2011

 Downers Grove First United Methodist Church

Junior High Mission Trip 2011 

 RedLine Ministry,

UCRP, Granville and Epworth UMCs, Chicago IL

July 17-21, 2011

We will be working with the RedLine Ministry, a new ministry on Chicago’s north side. It is a coalition of United Church of Rogers Park, Granville and Epworth UMCs. We will be serving a meal one Sunday evening , planning for Kids Club on Monday and working at Kids Club Tuesday-Thursday. We will also learn about Peace & Justice.  

Who can come?

Students going into 7th, & 8th grades. Yes you can bring a friend, but only one friend.

What does it cost?

$150, that includes food & housing, transportation, materials and entertainment.

When is my registration due?

Sunday, June 26.

Please see the link below for  the Jr. High Mission Trip Brochure, which includes a registration form and more details about the trip.  The  can also be found in the church office.  If you have any questions please contact Nick Nicholas at nick@dgfumc.org.

Date: 
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 8:00am

High School Mission Trip 2011

High School Mission Trip 2011

July 23 - 28, 2011

Red Line Ministries, Chicago, IL

The First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove has a long tradition of Youth Mission Trips.  This year we will work with Red Line Ministries, United Church of Rogers Park, Refugee One and the Clark Street Fair.  Our tasks will include building new dorm rooms at Epworth UMC, working with Kids Club at UCRP and working in food pantries on the North Side.  

United Church of Rogers ParkThe Cost of Mission Trip - $250

Payment Schedule:

$50 deposit due NOW along with registration form.

$100 due by June 20.

$100 due by July 20.

Cost includes lodging, meals and materials.

 

The High School Mission Trip Brochure, which includes the registration form and more details about the trip can be found at the link below and in the church office.  If you have any questions, please contact Nick Nicholas.

Date: 
Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 10:00pm

Hosts Needed for Visiting Choir

May 15, 2011 - 4:16pm

Revelation ChoirHome stays with host families have always been an important part of Chapel Choir tours. It has also allowed us to keep tour fees reasonable and for our youth to interact with members of other congregations. Now it's our turn. On Tuesday, June 14, our church will host the Revelation Choir from Custer Road UMC in Plano, TX. We need help with dinner preparation, housing and attendance for their concert. So far, only seven families have offered beds for the nights. Please contact Don Dunham (630-968-7120 x 210) if you are willing to assist or want more details.

Aurora District Youth Field Day

Wave SlideOn May 22 from 2-5pm, all youth in the Aurora District and their friends are invited to Youth Field Day at Downers Grove First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL, 60515.

You can look forward to: games, waterslide and information about mission opportunities in Rogers Park.

Rev. Wes Dorr, Deacon at United Church of Rogers Park will be the key note speaker.

Cost per person is a minimum of $5. This will help pay for snacks and soda and for "Andrew's Answer", the Children's Outreach Ministry at UCRP.

Please RSVP to Rev. Nick Nicholas by May 15 and let him know how many youth and adults will be attending. (Please have no less than 1 adult per 7 youth).

For more information, call Nick Nicholas at 630.968.7120 X203 or email nick@dgfumc.org.

Location: 
Downers Grove First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Date: 
Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 2:00pm

Mission Trip Meeting

One Sunday, May 15 at 4:30pm there will be a brief mission trip meeting for parents and youth in The Open Door. Please join us for Ignite afterwards from 4:30pm-6:00pm.

Location: 
The Open Door
Date: 
Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 4:30pm

Pictures for Confirmation

8th Grade Onward Bound Youth, if you have not had your picture taken for confirmation yet, please meet Mr. Howard in the Chapel at 10:30am on Sunday, May 1.

Location: 
The Chapel
Date: 
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 10:30am

Youth Black Light Volleyball and Parent Meeting

6-8pm: Meet at the Open Door.

Parent Meeting

There will be a parent meeting at 6:00pm at the Open Door to discuss summer events.

Location: 
The Open Door
Date: 
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 6:00pm

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