Upcoming Events

August 1: Worship with the Youth as they share their mission experience to Omaha, Nebraska last week. The Youth will lead the 8:30 am and 10:45 am worship services.

August 8: UMC WaterWorld Day. Forms are located on the table under the Youth bulletin board. Cost is $25, 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The Youth Leadership Team meets for a planning retreat August 13-14. If you are entering grades6-12 and would like to help plan and/or lead youth activities, please join us! Questions? Contact Rev. Debra Juarez for more information. 303.779.1040 or dljuarez@hope-umc.org.

Ongoing Events

Christian Education

for all youth, grades six through twelve, at 9:45 on Sunday mornings. Bible study is blended with current events to help youth see how their faith applies to their daily life. Youth are divided by age levels to discuss the topic for the day.

Confirmation Class

prepares eighth graders and above, to enter into full membership in the United Methodist Church. Running from October through April or May, the program combines Sunday morning classes, weekend retreats and service projects. A team of adults and older youth lead the classes and other activities. Parents of youth also play a part in the confirmation process by serving as volunteers and small group leaders.

Youth Leadership Team

(YLT) is the planning and governing group for Hope Youth Ministries. Members of YLT are youth from all grades who work together to do ministry at Hope and lead youth activities during the year.

Youth Fellowship

is designed for fun, fellowship and spiritual growth on Sundays from 5:30-7:30 pm, beginning with supper together, followed by a time of singing and worship. The Middle School and Senior High groups meet separately for their own programs, games and/or fellowship activities. The youth also meet at other times for special outings or programs.

Youth Ministry Music

Bells of Hope, the youth bell choir, rehearses on Sunday afternoons. Youth of all abilities and ages are invited to join in the music. Voices of Hope, the youth vocal choir, also rehearses on Sunday afternoons. Again, all youth are welcome and encouraged to participate. Both groups perform during worship several times throughout the year.

Mission and Service

Youth are involved in a variety of service and mission projects throughout the year. Locally, the youth visit social service agencies, shelters and other places where they can live out Christ's call to service. In addition, Senior High Youth are invited to participate in a week long summer mission trip. Mid High Youth have the opportunity to attend a shorter, three to four day, mission trip

Weekend Retreats

Youth take part in a variety of retreats throughout the year including a fall retreat, confirmation retreats, and conference-wide retreats for Middle School youth and Senior High youth.

Welcome to our Youth Ministries