It’s about relationship
At Orange UMC, we exist to help teens explore and develop their faith, in a journey that will last well beyond their teen years. We believe that teens are not the next generation to impact the world, but rather a generation who can and is making an impact today.
We believe in relational ministry, where students interact with each other and adult leaders in a safe and inclusive environment, where they can ask questions, find belonging, and be their authentic selves. We believe that youth are an integral part of the larger church and local community and encourage them to be active in service. We believe in deep thinking and discussion informed by scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. And finally, we believe that there’s no way that these goals can be met alone; partnering with caregivers and the larger church body is essential to helping students find their place in God’s story.
Here are some of the regular elements of the youth group that we hope live out these values:
Youth Group
Youth Group takes place on Sunday evenings during the school year, from 4:30-6:30pm for all 6th-12th graders. Snack Supper, or “Snupper”, will be held at 6pm.
Other Current Weekly Groups
Donut Hour meets Sunday mornings at 10am in the High School Youth Suite. We catch up on prayer requests, discuss the sermon, play games, and of course eat donuts!
Milkshake Meetups are on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7pm at the Chapel Hill Cookout! Come enjoy fun conversations and games over Cookout milkshakes.
Special Events and Trips
We go on several trips (Retreats, Service Learning Trips, and more) throughout the year, along with hosting social events. Check out the full youth calendar to learn more.
Stay Up To Date on Youth Events
If you have any questions or would like to be added to the mailing list, email our Youth account. Pictures from our awesome programs, along with reminders for upcoming events, can be found on our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages. You can also check out our the calendar tab here on the website.
Forms, Sign-Ups, & Resources
Safe Sanctuaries
Orange UMC takes the safety of its students seriously. Explore our Safe Sanctuaries Policy.
Forms/Documents
Orange Youth Student Form (to be completed by the student)
2023-2024 Youth Permission/Info Form (to be completed by an adult guardian)