Youth Ministries
(Middle School-High School Youth)

Mission Statement
Provide a safe and sacred space (community) for youth to feel comfortable with one another, share their authentic selves, feel affirmed in their identity as a child of God and to explore, discover and engage in a personal and growing relationship to God.
Core Values:
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Create an inclusive, connected, nonjudgmental and supportive space for all
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Life lesson application to keep faith and spirituality relevant
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Invest time to develop relationships rooted in trust and sharing of our lives
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Find ways to involve youth to participate and share their voice in the larger ministry of the church
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Nurture opportunities for leadership development
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Inspire servant hearts in care and concern for the world and issues of injustice
Vision Statement
We vision a ministry for youth to be rooted in a lifelong faith that inspires purpose and meaning to their lives, empowers active participation to serve in the community and world, and is integrated into a local church ministry to be the church of the next generation.
Contact: Children-Youth@wlaumc.com

SUNDAY YOUTH GATHERINGS!
Join us on Sunday mornings to gather in fellowship and explore different topics through creative activities, reflections and engaging conversations in a safe space that is welcoming, inclusive and supportive. Lesson themes pull in biblical references to help guide and challenge life application to help youth discover a faith that is personal and relevant.
Youth meet in the worship for the first 15 minutes of the service to join and begin worship as a church family before being dismissed to the youth room for their “Youth Gathering Time”
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Youth are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that develop personal growth and self-confidence. Whether it is serving or sharing in worship, involvement in intergenerational church activities, leading events, and programs for the children and/or as a leader within our collaborative youth ministries, we want to give youth the space to share their voice, gifts, and talents.

