Youth Ministries

First Kids’ Club Youth Group

All youth in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades are welcome and encouraged to join this group!  Friends gather twice a month to learn about each other, discover interesting facts about their church and to learn the importance of being a good steward to their church.  These young children have huge hearts and are eager to be with each other.

 

Because we are a downtown church we need to reach out more and create a welcoming environment for all ages on Sunday mornings and throughout other times of the month.  Going into the middle school years can be very awkward and if we can help smooth out the process by bringing them together more often then everyone wins!!  The success of this group has been overwhelming whether there are 5 or 25 in attendance. Activities include playing games as teams, going on scavenger hunts within the church or in the downtown area, watching movies, participating in a service project, baking cookies, etc.

 

Mid-High and Senior High Youth Group

Youth in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades make up our Mid-High Youth Group and youth in 9th through 12th grade make up our Senior Youth Group.  These two groups meet a couple of times during a month both on and off site for fellowship activities.  Often times they meet together, but they also have separate planned activities.  Off site activities would include bowling, “goofy” golf and go-cart races and skiing and tubing at our local outdoor winter area.  On site activities would be small service projects, playing sardines throughout the church, watching movies, etc.

 

The members of our church have embraced our youth and given them support in many ways.  It has been very rewarding to watch the youth become great friends throughout their years of fellowship here.  As they move on it is our hope that they each know God’s love for them is true.  That wherever they are in life, friends are close by at First Congregational Church.

 Upcoming Events!

Vacation Bible School 2008!  Registration for VBS is going on now!  All participants and volunteers should register as soon as possible so that our host church can rally their volunteers and prepare for our arrival!  We will be meeting at Spirit of Peace, UCC this year for our VBS fun.  Dates are Sunday, June 8th from 1:00 to 5:00p (snack provided); Monday, June 9th through Wednesday, June 11th from 5:45 to 8:00p (meal provided).  Mark your calendar for some summer fun!!

 

Placerville Camp

All grade levels are encouraged to attend summer camp at our UCC camp in the Black Hills.  The beautiful and serene setting is a favorite place year after year for many of our members.  Placerville “camperships” are available for all who go with full financial assistance available upon written request.

 

Church School

Sunday morning church school is available for children beginning at age two (2) through Senior High school.  Our Confirmation years are for youth in the 7th and 8th grade.  Recent changes have brought about a new two-year program beginning each September through the first part of May.  The youth are confirmed in the spring of their 8th grade year.  Classes are structured around the seven vows in the confirmation service and we also use printed UCC curriculum materials supplemented by service projects, outreach events, retreats, etc.  Adult Bible Study and Forums are also available for the “kid-at-heart” age or anyone 18 and up!