Youth Ministry

Growing up is hard. We believe our youth should have a safe space to explore their faith, build relationships with each other and with God, and learn to live as Christ teaches us.

To help with that, we provide routine gatherings for middle and high school students to live out their faith in a world that is broken. We do that through worship, love, service, and witness.

Ultimately it’s our hope that our students will go into the world with a deeper understanding of their relationship with God, knowing how to live as Christ instructs us, and showing love to all they encounter.

Youth Calendar

News & Reminders

Upcoming Events

September-April | Weekly | 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Youth Sunday School: Donuts & Dialogue

Middle and high school youth meet every Sunday during the school year. During this time, youth will have the opportunity to grab some breakfast, a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, enjoy fellowship with their youth peers, and engage in Bible Study together.

All Youth (grades 6-12) wil meet in Room P-321 for Sunday School.

September-April | Sundays | 6-7:30 pm

Youth Group

Middle and high school youth meet to share a meal together, play games, engage in Bible study, participate in mission opportunities, and more.  View the youth schedule for specific dates.

January – April

Confirmation

Confirmation is a time for eighth graders to confirm their baptismal vows, explore their faith and claim it as their own, deepen their relationship with God and discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and part of the Presbyterian tradition. Each youth is partnered with a Confirmation Sponsor, an adult church member outside of their family, with whom they can share their faith and questions.

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November-February

Basketball

Middle and High School youth have the opportunity to join the FPC Basketball Team. Practices typically begin in November and the season runs from December – February. It’s a great way to be part of a team and have a great time playing basketball!

Ivey Ringers (grades 9-12)

Rehearsals Wednesday | 7:30-9 p.m.

An auditioned group for advanced middle and high school handbell ringers. Ivey Ringers rehearse weekly and participate in worship and special programs throughout the year, including a handbell concert on Christmas Eve. The group tours each summer, domestically or internationally. Begins October 9, 2024.

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Mission Trips & Service Opportunities

Our youth work during the school year to provide service and ministry locally. In the summer, middle school youth serve the local community, and high school youth spend a week serving domestically or internationally.

Middle School

CROSS Missions

Charlotte, NC

Rising 6th-9th grade youth participate in a local week of service led by CROSS Missions and our neighbors at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. Youth spend four days traveling to various organizations and mission sites across Charlotte to serve, learn, and witness God at work in the city. | More info

Middle School

Massanetta Springs Youth Conferences

Massanetta Springs, VA

A long weekend conference of worship, games, and community building for rising 6th-9th grade youth in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

High School

Mission Trip

High School

Montreat Youth Conference

Montreat, NC

Rising 9th grade through graduating high school seniors can spend a week in the mountains for fellowship with FPC youth and youth from other churches, worship, small groups, recreation, energizers, and music.

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