Our Youth program centers around our weekly Youth Group: The Table. The Table strives to be a place where students feel connected to the church and connected to God.
Each week when we gather students will spend time connecting with one another and our adult volunteers. Through games, shared meals, and small group conversation, the hope is that they quickly feel welcomed and part of Community Church. Even if they are not attending regularly on Sundays, youth group is still just as valuable when it comes to getting involved in the church. It does not matter their faith background, church experience, or personal beliefs - everyone is invited to join.
While some events are solely focused on building community, youth group is a place where students know they will have time to intentionally engage with God. Following the scripture message, there are weekly journal prompts that students spend a few minutes on their own responding to. Each student who comes to youth group will get their own private journal, kept locked away during the week and only to be opened by themselves. During this weekly reflection time, students are invited to pray, re-read scripture, talk to God, and express their honest thoughts on the message.
Meaningful relationships with others and with God don’t just come out of nowhere, it takes time and intentionality. Yes, youth group involves some fun and games, that part of building stronger connections! But the reason we gather together is to prioritize engaging with our church community and relationship with God.
With over 50 students connected to our youth ministry, hanging out on Wednesday nights is just not enough time! Students are often invited to hang out on Sunday afternoons, volunteer at SMCC events, and visit my office to talk more about community, faith, and the everyday stress of being a teenager in today’s world.
I hope you will encourage your students to join us, they will always have a seat at The Table!
Weekly Offerings:
Wednesday Nights
Welcome to The Table!
6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. in Westminster Hall
Sunday Mornings
10:15 A.M. Contemporary Service
Middle schoolers are invited to participate in worship at the beginning of the service and then Natalie Davis downstairs to continue watching the livestream. Students are encouraged to ask questions, share their thoughts, and engage with one another after the sermon.
Yearly Offerings:
Credo - What I Believe
Credo is our youth confirmation class offered annual for 8th and 9th graders. For the 10 weeks leading up to Easter, students are invited to join Sunday morning service and gatherings where they will discuss what it means to be part of the church and have a relationship with God. From learning how to read the Bible to understanding the in’s and out’s of Presbyterianism, this is the perfect opportunity for those who want to take the next step in engaging with the church and their faith.
All Church Retreat
Every June our church takes a weekend trip to Carlsbad! Students are invited to come down a day early and camp all weekend. It is a great way for them to deepen their relationship with one another and to get to know other members of the church that they may not see on Wednesday nights
Vacation Bible School
During our biggest children’s event of the year, we are in need of capable volunteers! Youth are invited to join us during VBS to lead crews, play games, help with art, and help bring the energy for the week.
