Youth
WHERE * WHEN * WHO
WHO IS THIS FOR?
All boys and girls currently enrolled in 6th through 12th grades.
CONNECT YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (CYF) MEETINGS:
- NO YOUTH ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS SCHEDULED THANKSGIVING THROUGH NEW YEARS EVE (FAMILY-HOLIDAY BREAK TO END OF 2024)
- Lead by/Contact Pastor Adam Ricks (adam@connectumc.org).
Most Sunday meetings will have snack, play some games, and do a Bible Study. Sunday meetings will be held at Pastor & Mrs. Ricks home and will be just Connect Youth. There will be occasional “special events” held offsite. This will give Pastor Adam an opportunity to work with the kids on their spiritual development, build relationships with them, and just have fun together. When in session, Youth generally meets Sundays 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
CONFIRMATION (TEEN BIBLE STUDY CLASS)
This 8 session class is designed for teenagers to learn the basics of their faith as they move into the next stage of life. Students will learn what it means to be a Christian
and a member of the church. At the conclusion of the course students will have an opportunity to participate in confirmation sunday. Open to any teen currently enrolled in 6th - 12th grade who has not already completed this study. Contact Pastor Adam Ricks to confirm participation.
- Leader: Kelli Rushing
- Start Date: September 15th, 2024
- Time: Every other Sunday, 9:00 AM
- Length: 8 Sessions
- Location: Connect UMC
- Childcare: None
Youth Activities Consent Form (Blank) - Click here to download blank form
Completed Youth Activities Consent Form - completed form upload link
- NOTE TO PARENTS: Please be sure to have completed, up to date, activities/medical consent form for your child on file each year.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
2024 Events:
APRIL 28TH ~ SHOWBIZ CINEMAS BOWLING NIGHT!
- Our Youth will be going to Showbiz for a fun evening of bowling this week.
- When: Sunday April 28th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Where: Showbiz Cinema, 3001 Market St., Edmond
- Who: All Connect Youth currently enrolled in 6th - 12th grade are welcome to attend.
- Parents please contact Pastor Adam if your child will be attending for full details (adam@connectumc.org)
PAST EVENTS:
2023 Events
OCTOBER 28TH ~ FRONTIER CITY FRIGHT FEST!
- Saturday, October 28th– 3:30pm - ?? (Return TBD):
- It's Back! Our annual youth fall field trip!
- All Youth currently enrolled in 6th – 12th grade are welcome to attend.
- Cost varies: $40/$65** for admission/event tickets PLUS extra cash for any food/beverages/souvenirs wish to purchase.
- ** Park requires both a “One Day Park Admission Ticket” plus a “Haunted Attractions Pass”. First 10 Connect youth to signup will be provided with a free park admission ticket, and only have to pay for the “Haunted Attractions” pass of $40.00. Remaining youth, cost will be $65.00 each (for both passes)
- Will leave and return from the church together (no drop off/pickup at Frontier City). Carpool leaves at 3:30pm sharp!
- All parents are asked to email Pastor Adam Ricks (adam@connectumc.org) asap if your child is attending this event (and secure one of the free admission tickets.)
- Completed “Youth Activities Consent Form” must be on file for this event
DECEMBER 10TH ~ ICE SKATING & LUNCH OUT
- Sunday, December 10th - Noon to 3:00 PM, Connect Youth outing. Youth and Adam will go to PieFive (Pizza) for lunch and then on to Mitch Park for ice skating event. This is our year end event for Youth so don't miss it!
- All Youth currently enrolled in 6th – 12th grade are welcome to attend.
- Cost: Cash for lunch at PieFive Pizza, est $10, plus additional $15.50 for Edmond Ice Rink (skate price covers rink fees, skate rental, & sales tax)
- Will leave and return from the church together (no drop off/pickup at restaurant or rink please). Carpool leaves at noon sharp!
- Please confrim via email (or at worship Sunday am) to Pastor Adam Ricks (adam@connectumc.org) if your child is attending.
YOUTH CAMPS:
January 12th - 15th, 2024 - Winter Spark Youth Camp - Canyon Camp
- Where: Canyon Camp, Hinton, OK (UMC church camp)
- Who: Any Connect Youth currently enrolled in 6th – 12th grades
- Cost: $180.00 each. Parents must register/pay for child directly on camps website (link below)
- Registration Deadline: January 5, 2024 (or before)
- Payment Deadline: January 5, 2024 (or before)
- Contact Pastor Adam for details
CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Connect United Methodist Church
5400 N. Coltrane
Edmond, OK 73034 - Church Phone: (405) 285-7068
- Lead by: Pastor Adam Ricks
- Email: adam@connectumc.org
- Visit us on the web: ConnectUMC.ORG