All youth activities have been adjusted to comply with the safety guidelines set by the state, health department, and church leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes are reviewed often so please check back for updated information.
Steven Shade, Youth Ministries Coordinator
Kristen Howell, Director of Young People’s Ministries
Welcome! At First United Methodist Church of Leavenworth, it is our priority to offer engaging ministries for students in grades 7-12. Through fun, student-led activities, fellowship, service to others, Confirmation, and much more, we aim to share God’s love with all of our youth.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
July 19th-23rd 2021 Summer Mission Work
Our planned Mission Work for summer 2021 is service opportunities in the Leavenworth and Kansas City areas. Because of ongoing uncertainty with Covid, our away trip to Colorado is planned for summer 2022.
REFUGE Youth Group
Sundays: Aug-Apr | 6:30-7:45PM | 423 Chestnut St.
*As part of our adjustments for COVID-19 we have removed the shared meal from our program. We will meet outdoors when possible and maintain adequate distancing with masks indoors.*
Youth Sunday School
Sundays | 8:45-9:45AM | 423 Chestnut St.
During the Sunday School hour join us for some relaxed fellowship with other youth! Students will participate in a lesson together. After that we wrap up our time together with guided discussion. Check out this group of youth growing together on Sunday mornings!
Confirmation
Sundays: TBD 2021 | TBD | 423 Chestnut St.
Confirmation is for students in 7th grade and older who are interested in taking the next step in their faith journey.
Click here to access the different forms for UMC Scholarships that will be awarded in 2021.