youth praying to a cross
Grace Youth in the sanctuary

Grace’s Youth Ministry provides a safe and nurturing environment for students (grades 6-12) to learn and grow in their Christian faith, make friends, experience mission opportunities, and so much more!

Sunday School for youth is offered on Sunday mornings during the 10am Engagement Hour. Youth are also invited to participate in weekly Youth Group activities, serve in leadership roles, and be a part of the wonderful music program at Grace!

Youth Group

Group of kids gathered for Youth Group
Sunday night Youth Group!

Youth Group at Grace has something for everyone! View the calendar for meeting dates and details.

To participate in Youth Ministry activities, please fill out a Student Ministries Registration Form (once each school year). To be added to the weekly email list or for more info, please email Debbie at office@umcgrace.org.

Youth Sunday School

Youth Sunday School meets most Sunday mornings at 10am in the Generations room. The class consists of students 6th-12th grade and is a great place to come and learn and share joys and concerns of the week.

Other Youth Ministry Opportunities

Summer Mission Trip (July 23-29, 2023) – As part of Carolina Cross Connection, the the youth are heading to Manteo, NC to help with home repairs. Click here for more info.

Confirmation Class – This is a special class for students in 7th grade and up who are ready to explore what it means to claim their own identity as Christians.

Click here for more info.

Youth Council – This is an open group committed to student leadership which is led and formed by an application process. This group plans and leads youth activities and meets on the first Sunday of each month. Please email office@umcgrace.org for more info or to join in the planning!

Upcoming Events for Youth and Families

Popsicles on Playscape/Summer Kick-off

Popsicles on Playscape/Summer Kick-off

Everyone is invited to hang out on the playscape, enjoy…

All Ages Summer Sunday School

All Ages Summer Sunday School

The theme for this summer’s Sunday School is “Growing Together…

Youth Summer Mission Trip

Youth Summer Mission Trip

We are headed to the coast this summer to do…

Sunday Morning Missions

Sunday Morning Missions

Every Sunday you are invited to the Fellowship Hall for…

Celebrating Grace Grads!

Grace Grads – we need your info to celebrate you on Sunday, May 21, 2023 (Graduation Sunday)!

If you or someone you love is graduating this year, please fill out the form below and let us know.

Celebrating Grace Grads!

Congratulations to our Grace Youth Graduates! We are so proud of you and pray for you as you begin your next chapter!

Youth Council

Each year, Grace’s Youth Ministry encourages youth members to apply for a leadership role. Based on tradition and the book of discipline, youth council helps to plan the year’s calendar focusing on worship, mission, faith development and fellowship as well as assist in leading the Sunday evening programs. If you have suggestions and ways you believe your gifts and talents can be used to help connect your peers to God, please fill out the application. Please email Debbie Cali, Director of Youth Ministry, at office@umcgrace.org if you have questions.

All applications are due by May 15, 2022 at midnight.

For more information on these activities or to learn more about how you can assist with these, please contact Debbie Cali at 703-361-7800 or office@umcgrace.org.