“No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
(Matthew 5.15-16)
PARTICIPATION IN WORSHIP:
Youth are invited and encouraged to participate in the worship life of the church. A young person may serve as an Usher/Greeter; sing solos or in the choir or other groups; lead as a Liturgist (worship leader who reads the scriptures and other parts of the service); or take part in dramas, dance, playing instruments, serving as an Acolytes (candle lighter) or participate in other ways in worship. If you are interested in serving and leading in worship contact us or write a note on your Sunday morning Information Card and drop it in the offering plate.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES:
Typically, we wait until there is a substantial number of youth to share the confirmation class together. Youth are typically at least 13 years old (eighth grade) or older. Contact us for plans and schedules for the next class.
ILLUMINATION YOUTH MINISTRIES
Illumination Youth Ministries is an active youth program for youth in Middle School and High School (6th through 12th grades). It is a joint effort of several congregations in the area. Learn more about Illumination here.
OUTDOOR MINISTRIES:
St. John United Church of Christ is part of the Ohio Conference of the United Church of Christ (UCC). The Ohio Conference offers a full list of Outdoor Ministries experiences from Golf, Hiking, Swimming, Music, Drama and much more. A full brochure is available every year or you may visit www.ocucc.org.
NATIONAL YOUTH EVENT (NYE):
Every four years the denomination hosts a NYE. Other years there are regional events.
VISIT UCC YOUTH WEB PAGE:
http://www.ucc.org/youth/
