Youth Ministry at Grace Covenant
Our goal at Grace Covenant is to help youth develop a connection with God that will last a lifetime. We do this by providing fun and meaningful ways for students and their friends to develop their faith, worship, serve others, and grow closer to God and each other. We hope that through their involvement at Grace Covenant, students will find strength, guidance, encouragement, and hope in Christ.
Sunday Morning Classes
All youth classes meet downstairs in the east wing at 10:45am.
- 6-8th Grade / Confirmation (Meets in Room 19 B & C) using a variety of fun activities to learn the message and value of New Testament concepts and stories. A Zoom option is available.
- 9th – 12th Grade (Meets in Room 19A) using videos and activities, to explore practical applications of faith and how God works in and through each and every one of us. A Zoom option is available.
Youth Programs
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Meets on Sunday evenings from 6-8pm and for special events (outreach events, mission work, music programs) at other times during the year. Led by Youth Director Miles McDonald and a team of caring, committed Youth Advisors.
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Meets on Sunday morning and twice per month on a weeknight. Youth are confirmed on Pentecost Sunday. For most youth, but not all, Confirmation takes place during their 8th grade year.
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Youth Music Programs:
Youth at all musical levels have many opportunities to participate in music ministry, including singing in choir or smaller ensembles, playing handbells, participating in Youth Band, or playing a musical instrument during worship services.
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Peer Ministry Program:
The peer ministry program teaches youth skills to reach out and support their peers through a variety of experiences and situations. This program is led by adult educators and professionals equipped to teach students how to be compassionate, caring listeners.
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GCPC has many special events and activities for youth throughout the year. The Mission and Music Trip is for 8th-12th graders and travels to a different location in the country each year. Montreat is a Youth Conference for high school students located in North Carolina. Massanetta Youth Conference is for 6th-8th grade students located in Virginia. The International Mission Trip is for 11th grade and older students.
Adult Opportunities
Youth Ministry is most successful when caring adults are active along with the church staff in helping to nurture our youth in the love of Christ. Parents are encouraged to support the youth in some way at least once a month. Adults may: Prepare a youth dinner or breakfast snacks for a group event; Drive for an off-site event; Coordinate a trip or retreat; or Host youth for a special event —progressive dinner, pool party, Super Bowl party, etc.
All adult leaders must complete a background check and are held accountable by our child protection policy.
To learn more about our youth program please contact Emily Nelson Dixon (emily.dixon@gcpc.org), Christian Education Director, or the church office at officce@gcpc.org, or 913-345-1256.
