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Stay connected with the Youth!
Each week we are posting events (game nights, devotions, lunch hangouts) and helpful resources for your teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. Sunday School Classes: In person Youth Sunday School is meeting at 10:00am in the Big Room. Beginning September 27, in-person Sunday School returns, time is TBD. Middle School will meet in the Big Room using the Youth Entrance High School will meet in the Commons using the Front Gym Doors Youth Night Live: Will resume in-person on September 23 from 6:30-7:15 in the Christian Life Center (across the street from the church). Sunday Night Youth: We will not set a date for Sunday Night Youth to resume until:
Ozark Mission Project: Middle School, June 6-10, Conway, AR, Cost is $150. ARUMC guidelines will be followed. All students must agree to follow standards and will be dismissed if guidelines aren't followed. Those standards are as follows... -Masks or face coverings must be worn the entire time. -Students must check in, have temperature checked, and answer health questions upon arrival. This can be done by scanning the posted QR code with their phone. -Chairs in the Big Room will be set up at the appropriate distance and should not be moved. -Students must immediately exit the building upon dismissal. For more information, contact Chris Johnson at 501-217-6729 or chris@stjameslr.org. |
Confirmation
We are so excited to offer this program to St. James students and their friends in 8th grade and above.
Our goal is that our students would continue to develop a foundation of faith that helps transition them into high school and continues for their lifetime!
Class times and location:
Confirmation class takes place each Sunday beginning January 10th in the youth area upstairs classrooms. This will take place during the Sunday school hour. As our schedule stands now this will be at 10am. However this specific time is subject to change. There will also be a zoom link available for students not yet ready to be back in a classroom.
Parent class for Confirmation families:
Parents and mentors are asked to attend a monthly classroom session. This is meant to prep for the month's lessons, as well as provide parents with a means to connect with and encourage each other. The dates are Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7, April 11, and May 2. This will also take place during the Sunday school hour in the youth area upstairs classrooms. As our schedule stands now this will be at 10am. However this specific time is subject to change.
Mentor program for Confirmands:
A major component of our program is a relationship between each Confirmand and a mentor. We will partner each student with an adult mentor from our congregation that has been screened and trained, but also that has a passion to see students learn and grow spiritually. Are you interested in mentoring a Confirmand (other than your own), or do you know someone else that would participate? Email Erin Simril at simril4444@gmail.com to get signed up!
Calendar for Confirmation 2021
December
6- Welcome party and information event for Confirmands and their families. 5-6:30pm in the CLC
January
10- Confirmation Class and Parent Class both begin
17- Confirmation class continues weekly except Spring Break and Easter Sunday
30- 1st Church visit
February
7-Parent Class
13- Service Project
28- 2nd Church visit
March
7- Parent Class
April
4- No class (Easter)
11- Parent Class
18- 3rd Church visit
23-24- Confirmation Retreat
May
2- Parent Class
8- Service Project
22- Confirmation Service Rehearsal and Cookout
23- Confirmation Ceremony
Our goal is that our students would continue to develop a foundation of faith that helps transition them into high school and continues for their lifetime!
Class times and location:
Confirmation class takes place each Sunday beginning January 10th in the youth area upstairs classrooms. This will take place during the Sunday school hour. As our schedule stands now this will be at 10am. However this specific time is subject to change. There will also be a zoom link available for students not yet ready to be back in a classroom.
Parent class for Confirmation families:
Parents and mentors are asked to attend a monthly classroom session. This is meant to prep for the month's lessons, as well as provide parents with a means to connect with and encourage each other. The dates are Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7, April 11, and May 2. This will also take place during the Sunday school hour in the youth area upstairs classrooms. As our schedule stands now this will be at 10am. However this specific time is subject to change.
Mentor program for Confirmands:
A major component of our program is a relationship between each Confirmand and a mentor. We will partner each student with an adult mentor from our congregation that has been screened and trained, but also that has a passion to see students learn and grow spiritually. Are you interested in mentoring a Confirmand (other than your own), or do you know someone else that would participate? Email Erin Simril at simril4444@gmail.com to get signed up!
Calendar for Confirmation 2021
December
6- Welcome party and information event for Confirmands and their families. 5-6:30pm in the CLC
January
10- Confirmation Class and Parent Class both begin
17- Confirmation class continues weekly except Spring Break and Easter Sunday
30- 1st Church visit
February
7-Parent Class
13- Service Project
28- 2nd Church visit
March
7- Parent Class
April
4- No class (Easter)
11- Parent Class
18- 3rd Church visit
23-24- Confirmation Retreat
May
2- Parent Class
8- Service Project
22- Confirmation Service Rehearsal and Cookout
23- Confirmation Ceremony
Welcome to Youth Ministries
For students in 6th-12th grade, our middle and high school ministries offer strategically focused Bible studies and events to meet students where they are and spur them on to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. We are committed to loving and serving youth and their families as they navigate the teen years and explore their faith in Christ.
Come join us!
Come join us!
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Sunday school
Each Sunday at 9:30 AM Gathering in the Big Room, Christian Life Center (Students are divided into classes by grade.) During the Sunday School hour, youth participants enjoy a relaxed environment for organized study, fellowship, and discussion.
wednesday night small groups
Each Wednesday of the school year 7:00-8:00 PM, Big Room, Christian Life Center Wednesday Nights are interactive student experiences designed to help students recognize Christ’s presence in their daily routines. Each Wednesday there is a small group for boys and girls. These discussions are facilitated by adults and use scripture to help students navigate relevant issues.
sunday youth group
Each Sunday during the school year 5:00-7:00 PM, Youth Area of the Christian Life Center Sunday nights at St. James are awesome! We start the evening off with worship led by our youth worship team. Following worship Chris leads the group through games and life lessons. The evening concludes with dinner.
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friday night live
Friday Nights—Check the schedule 6:00-10:00 PM, Christian Life Center
Where can students go on a Friday Night that is safe, fun, and inexpensive? St. James Friday Night Live is open to all youth. Basketball, pool, hanging out, foosball, karaoke, and more is available. The only cost is for concessions. sos - serving on saturdays
Saturday’s—check the calendar for specific dates/times
One Saturday a month, students will meet at the church and then go into the community to serve. Activities will vary from month to month but examples of serving opportunities include: feeding the homeless, visiting nursing homes, doing yard work for shut-ins, etc. youth worship team
Sundays; 4:00 PM Big Room of the Christian Life Center
The Youth Worship team meets weekly to plan and practice worship services for the week. This is a youth led group. Singers and individuals who play instruments are welcome to participate. |
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YOUTH FALL EVENTS
September 22– All Youth Big Rock Night September 29—Youth Day @ Heifer October 19-21— Fall Retreat November 2-4—Refuge; Middle School retreat November 17—Youth Rally November 23—Turkey Bowl December 9—Youth Christmas Party December 31—Youth New Year’s Lock-In |
For more information about the Youth Ministry contact:
Chris Johnson, Director of Youth Ministries chris@stjameslr.org 501-217-6729 (office) 720-393-9482 (cell) For Youth Handbells & Choir information click HERE |