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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.

Winter Jam Concert

 

Ignite Youth trip to Winter Jam Concert Event at Allstate Arena, Rosemont. 

Meet at the Upper Parking Lot at 4pm - back around 11:30pm - youth can text or call with ETA.

Cost: $15 ($10 for the concert + $5 to help with transportation costs)

Bring a sandwhich or something as we will not plan to stop on the way there. We may make a brief fast-food stop on the return trip.

Please RSVP HERE or to howie@dgfumc.org so we can have enough van seats!

Location: 
Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Date: 
Friday, March 10, 2017 - 4:00pm

Ingite Youth - Light of a Luminary

Wednesday, December 23, 1-4pm, All Youth are invited to help us create a host of luminaries for the Christmas Eve service. No experience necessary, we will show you how.

Also, we'll be watching Veggie Tales while we work!

Location: 
Parlor
Date: 
Friday, December 23, 2016 - 1:00pm

Ignite Youth - Placing the Luminaries

Thursday, December 24, 3pm, Help us place the Luminary around the church!

Date: 
Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 3:00pm

Ignite Youth Christmas Party

The Ignite group will be having a Christmas party from 6-8pm - Food, games,...

Bring a White Elephant Gift to Exchange.  (A White Elephant Gift is something you have around the house that you do not want - hopefully something funny. Please do NOT purchase anything for this gift exchange.)

Please contact Howie Snyder, Director of Youth Ministries for more information.

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 6:00pm

Holiday Cheer in Rogers Park

Tuesday, December 13, meet at the church at 4:30pm – back around 9:30pm. Bring a snack! Help us with serving a meal and the love of Christ with the neighborhood folks of the United Church of Rogers Park.

Please contact Howie Snyder, Director of Youth Ministries for more information.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 4:30pm

Sr. High Winter Retreat - Winter Blast

The Senior High Winter Retreat will be held at Grace Adventures Camp in Silver Lake, Michigan.

8th Graders are Invited to join us this year.

DATE:   January 6-8, 2017
(Departure will be between 2-2:30pm, returning approx. 6pm on Sunday)

An official camp medical release form, along with further information will be provided as we get closer. Please call the church if you have any questions.

Registration Form due December 4th!

Location: 
Grace Adventures Camp, Silver Lake, Michigan
Date: 
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 2:00pm

Ignite Youth Blankets Service Event

Bring a good pair of scissors.

And bring money for Subway lunch and $5 to help toward the materials purchased.

Please contact Maria Lippert at cosmosofkerr@yahoo.com for more information.

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 10:00am

Youth Cubs Watching & Game Night

Come and hang out and play games while we watch the Cubs in the World Series on the Big Screen!

Bring a snack to share and any games you want to play

7-11pm in the Open Door Youth Center

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Friday, October 28, 2016 - 7:00pm

Youth WhirlyBall Outing

WhirlyBall Youth Outing, Sunday, Sept. 25

For youth in grades 7-12
http://www.whirlyball.com/
Meet at the church lower parking lot at 4:30PM - back around 7:30PM
or meet us there at 5pm-7pm
800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL
COST: $15 - bring extra money for concessions/video games for 2nd hour

SIGN-UP HERE!

Location: 
WhirlyBall Lombard, 800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL
Date: 
Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 5:00pm

Ignite Youth Group

Ignite Youth Group meets at 6-8pm in the Open Door Youth Center with snacks at 6:30pm
Ignite is for youth in grades 7-12
Please contact Howie Snyder, Director of Youth Ministries for more information.

Location: 
Open Door Youth Center
Date: 
Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 6:00pm

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