Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry of First Gilbert consists of an authentic group of students who embody community and a team of adult leaders who are really invested in discipleship. Check out our regular gatherings focused on the students’ spiritual needs, fun and connecting events, acts of service to local and national communities, and so much more!

Upcoming Events

Youth Group: Sewing with Ms. Ally!

Sunday, September 14, 2025

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Activity Center

Join us for lunch and then we'll learn a little about sewing. Bring $5 to donate toward fabric and...

Youth Group: Focus Rock Gym

Sunday, September 21, 2025

11:00AM - 2:00PM

Focus Rock Gym in Mesa

Join us for some climbing at Focus Rock Gym in Mesa, 11am-2pm (11:30-1:30pm at Focus). We'll carpool...

Family Outdoor Movie Night

Saturday, October 11, 2025

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Courtyard

Join us for an outdoor movie night. Bring the whole family and bring some friends. Bring your outdoor...

Join us on Sunday mornings

On Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am, the Junior High Youth (6^th – 8^th) meet upstairs in room 200 and Senior High Youth (9^th-12^th) meet in room #201-202. Our teachings typically follow along with the topics and scriptures covered in church services. During the summer months of June and July, ALL youth meet together from 9:30-10:30 am for a large-group teaching and discussion. Sometimes we split up into smaller groups for talks.

Youth Group

Focus is on individual spiritual needs, building relationships, serving others with love and having fun. We usually meet together in the afternoon. We plan special activities like a pumpkin carving contest in October, visiting a local old-school arcade, traveling to a water sport destination, or helping with intergenerational service projects like our Halloween night block party. Sometimes we have a short devotional time/discussion, and then conclude our community time with a fun group activity or game. Sometimes we invite other church youth groups to come play sports or games with us.

Confirmation

Classes for 7th to 12th graders

During confirmation, students learn the basics of the orthodox Christian faith as passed down from scripture and Christian history, as well as United Methodist specific doctrine and church theology.

In addition to Confirmation classes, potential Confirmands participate in “field trips” to different worship experiences (Greek Orthodox Monastery, Jewish Synagogue, African Methodist Episcopal Church, etc.). All of this takes place within the context of community; students make life-long friends and are led by influential and committed adult mentors.