HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

This program introduces young people to the process of independent spiritual exploration. More than just an opportunity to go bowling and eat pizza, the South Church Youth Groups are structured around the ideals of fellowship, worship, and education. These ideals are expressed in a variety of activities designed to foster healthy group dynamics, challenge one’s understanding of faith in relation to personal identity, and provide opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection in a relaxed, fun, and non-threatening environment. A foundation of this program is Christian outreach through service. South Church offers two mission trips a year scheduled for the spring and summer. There is a local service-focused summer camp program (Summer of Service) that takes place during the first 2 weeks of July.

Mission Trip to John's Island,SC: April 16 - 24, 2010
Summer of Service Weeks: July 5 - 9 and July 12 - 16, 2010
(Tentative - addition of July 19 - 23, 2010)

Parents: Please download the permission/emergency contact form and send it with your child to Youth Group.

CONFIRMATION

Eighth and ninth grades are a major transitional time for most young people. It is the first real opportunity for adult introspection regarding a variety of life decisions. This is also a special time for young people to consider the foundations of their faith as they are invited to participate in South Church’s confirmation program. Over the course of two years, potential Confirmands are given an opportunity to explore and deepen their faith as they engage in meaningful discussion, exploration of their spirituality, and a variety of challenging and enjoyable activities. This will be the third year that the program has been extended to include eight graders, and I look forward to the addition that their participation brings to the class. Former high school Confirmands are also welcome!

Candidates for confirmation and their parents are asked to come to South Church on Wednesday, September 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for an organizational meeting. This year, special emphasis will be placed on how we develop our moral perspective and the responsibility we are called to as Christians.

At the end of the program, those who wish to confirm their Christian faith and their membership in South Church in Andover will create a service of worship to share with the church congregation as we celebrate this watershed time in their spiritual development...