Youth Arts is one part of our Sunday youth programming. One of our first activities will be discussing the youth’s areas of interest, which will help determine what activities we focus on throughout the school year. Possibilities include but are not limited to, vocal and instrumental music, puppetry, drama, liturgical dance, graphic arts, and, of course, flying ribbons. This program exposes participants to a wide variety of arts, allowing them to help the congregation engage their senses in new ways as we worship together. Last year, many of our youth told me they wanted to learn how to be more active in nurturing our children’s faith formation. This year, we will continue to build on that idea and discover what new things we may be called to do next.

If you have any questions or want more information, please contact us.

Christmas Institute is already in development! Every year, CI has a four-night, five-day camp where we learn about Jesus and his teachings, ourselves, and our relationship with God. EVERYONE is welcome to participate. EJ is one of the collective members in the camp who will be in charge of the CONTENT portion. Leo and Jericho will also be leaders there!

Fundraisers will be held in the future. More information is on the website. ci-pnw.com

The typical Sunday morning schedule for youth programming runs from 10:00 to 1:30 and includes worship, faith formation, lunch, fellowship, and youth arts. Below is the calendar of some of the upcoming events.

October 6 – Youth assist with Time with Young Disciples: arrival time TBD

October 6 – Blessing of the Animals, 2:00

October 11-13 – Family-Friendly All-Church Retreat at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center. Please contact Terry Bolender with questions at tbolender@kentmethodist.com .

October 26 Trunk or Treat: 4:00-5:30

October 27 – Youth singers and percussion in worship: arrival time 9:15

October 27 – Puppetry workshop during youth arts

November 3 – Flying Ribbons in worship: arrival time TBD

December 8 – Lunch followed by pageant rehearsal until 1:30

December 14 – Pageant dress rehearsal 10:00-12:30

December 15 – Breakfast offered. Pageant during worship. Arrival time TBD

December 27-31 - Christmas Institute at Lake Retreat Camp

This is the Faith Part of our Youth Program. It is where we go deeper into the teachings of the Bible, learn Bible stories, and learn more about ourselves and our relationships with God and one another!

Find Out More About How and Why Youth Are Encouraged to Participate in Worship

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 12:45 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 12:45 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.

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, 12:45-1:30.

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.