Youth Programming
All 6th Through 12th Graders are Welcome!
Invite your friends for faith, food, and fun/fellowship!
At Kent UMC Youth, we are a safe space where students learn to love, grow, serve, and share.
Fun, games, and hands-on mission and service are the foundations of our weekly Youth Group for 6th through 12th-grade youth.
Join us for lunch and youth group every Sunday after worship.
Christmas Institute 2025
Christmas Institute is an ethnically relevant ministry supported through the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church, designed to nurture our youth and young adults in their spiritual faith and call to ministry, inspiring great leaders throughout our global church and community. Campers range from 7th Grade to 2nd year post-high school.
The Christmas Institute (CI) opens its registration in early September and continues through December. If you/your Youth are interested in participating with our other Youth who are planning to attend, please reach out to EJ Ragual with any questions or desires. EJ has been attending CI for 10 years, and it is one of the primary places that has helped him grow in his faith in Christ, as well as where he has formed long-lasting connections with his peers.
CI-PNW will take place from December 27 to 31. It will be at Lake Retreat Camp (Ravensdale, Washington). ALL are welcome!
Senior High Youth Confirmation
Confirmation is an 8-month small-group exploration of the Christian faith with Pastor Jim and a group of Young Adult leaders. You’ll learn about yourself, your God, and the world in which you live. Weekly small group sessions after church from 11:30 – 12:30 on Sundays, with 3 special weekend retreats at the beach, in the mountains, and river rafting frame our deep-dive into your life of following Jesus. Please contact us for more information. Please pray for the youth and their leaders this year that God would bless us all with a growing faith to meet the challenges and opportunities of our time!
Regular Sunday Schedule
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First Sunday of each month: families are encouraged to worship and receive Holy Communion together.
2nd, 3rd, 4th, (and 5th) Sundays: youth remain in worship until after the Time with Young Disciples and then meet in the youth room for a time of discussion and study.
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Find Out More About How and Why Youth Are Encouraged to Participate in Worship
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Our Youth Group is for youth grades 6-12. Join us for food, fun, faith, and fellowship. Lunch is served in the Youth Room right after worship. Youth Group continues until 12:30 PM when we dive into Youth Music and the Arts with Stephanie McIlwain Miller. We play games, learn something from the Bible, make new friends, serve in the community, and do lock-ins and retreats. Bring your friends!
11:00 am — Lunch in the Youth Room
11:30 am to 12:30 pm — Youth Group
Our schedule varies from time to time as we plan fun activities throughout the year. Updates are provided on our website and through regular communications with youth and their families. If you have questions about the youth group or its activities, contact the church office at general@kentmethodist.com or (253) 852-3900.
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Our youth arts program nurtures the Christian discipleship of youth by enabling them to share their gifts as leaders in worship. These gifts may include vocal and instrumental music, graphic arts, movement/dance, dramatic arts, etc. We are only limited by our imaginations.
Our arts teams gather immediately following youth fellowship (during which lunch is provided) on Sunday mornings, 12:30-1:15.
This program is led by Stephanie McIlwain Miller, Director of Children and Youth Music & Arts. Contact the church office at general@kentmethodist.com or (253) 852-3900 for more information.
Safety
As followers of Jesus, we must strive to be worthy of a very high standard of trust. We are committed to the physical and emotional safety and spiritual growth of all of our children, youth, vulnerable adults, and those who work with them. Our comprehensive Safe Sanctuaries Policy is available for your review on our church website at kentmethodist.com/safe.
Parents—Volunteer with Us
Please prayerfully consider whether you can volunteer your time and skills to serve Kent UMC youth.
If you are interested, please contact us. We need at least two adult volunteers for every Space for Grace activity.
Contact the church office at (253) 852-3900 or general@kentmethodist.com.
Want to learn more about Our Youth Programs?
Please reach contact the church office.
Don’t forget to fill out a Youth Consent form for each youth! (See below.)
Mini-golf with Pastor Jim, 2023