Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry

Bethany’s Youth Ministry is a safe, comfortable, LGBTQIA+ friendly place where you can be yourself, hang out with friends, and explore your faith.  

Fellowship Events

We enjoy a variety of fun activities together throughout the year:

  • Game Nights
  • Congregational meals
  • Church Retreat at Pine Lake
  • Group outings to music and sporting events
Game Nights
Game Nights
Game Nights
Game Nights
Cinderella with Sean & Maggie
Musical Theater Outings (Cinderella at Verona High School)

Our church family loves to interact together.  We have an annual All-Church Retreat in addition to various events throughout the year.  (See our Upcoming Events page.)

All-Church Retreat
All-Church Retreat
All-Church Retreat
Games for All Ages at the All-Church Retreat

Confirmation

Confirmation is taught on alternating years for students who are age 7th grade or older.  Confirmation students bond together with each other and with their adult mentors throughout the 9-month program.  Participants study the history of the church, the faith journey, other faiths and religions, their individual covenant relation with the church, and a better understanding of the role they play as a disciple of Christ if they choose confirmation. 

Service Projects

The youth participate in numerous service projects throughout the year:

  • Seed Collection at Pheasant Branch Conservancy
  • Food Pantry support
  • Heartland Farm Sanctuary support
  • Rice Meal Packs for Midwest Missions
Seed Collection at Pheasant Branch
Seed Collection at Pheasant Branch

Music Opportunities

There are several opportunities for youth to share and explore their musical gifts:

  • Special Music during worship
  • Flash Choir (meets at 9 AM and shares during worship that same day)
  • Christmas Caroling
  • Meal blessings at Game Nights
  • Campfire songs at All-Church Retreat

Bethany’s Safe Sanctuary Policy

Bethany United Methodist Church adheres to a policy of safe sanctuary to reduce the risk of child abuse and to maintain standards for the safety of the children and youth of our church.  The policy lays out appropriate procedures for church staff and volunteers working with children and youth.