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Mentor UMC Next Gen Youth (Grades 7-12)


Our Mission in Youth Ministry

To Lead All on to a Path of Christ Centered Discipleship. Students’ teenage years are an important point in their faith development. It is the time that they, alongside their parents, come to decide what they believe, why they believe it, and how they can live into those beliefs.

At Mentor UMC it is our mission to help students figure out what those beliefs are in a fun, comfortable environment where they can learn alongside their peers. Our hope is that they will form lasting friendships, become leaders in the church, and be able to take their faith beyond the walls of the church building. Developing our faith is something that takes time, support from other believers and adults in our congregation, and a space where students can ask the BIG questions. We want to make a space where they are Learning and Living the Love of Christ every day!
Youth Mixer 2024

Students are welcome any time to come and see what we are doing. Look below to find someplace to start!

UPCOMING

  • Youth Group (ongoing)
  • Starting on January 26th, Youth are invited to meet on the second and fourth evenings of the month in the Youth Room from 4-6 PM.
  • Winter Jam
  • Youth are invited to Winter Jam, a contemporary Christian concert, on January 31st. We'll leave the church at 4 PM and return around midnight. Cost is $15 per person plus money for food.
  • Ice Skating
  • Youth are invited to meet at Mentor Civic Center to ice skate from 1:30 to 3:30 PM on February 2nd. Cost is $11 per person. Let Mackalyn know if you need a ride.
  • Hockey Game
  • Youth are invited to a Monsters Hockey game in Cleveland on Saturday, March 1st. Tickets will be about $20-30 and individuals will be responsible for their own concessions. First twelve kids to sign up will get their ticket half off!
  • Confirmation Retreat
  • Confirmation Students may join us on February 21st - 23rd at Camp Wanake. We will leave the church at 4 PM together. Register here.
  • YSP Bake Sale
  • Youth Service Project Bake Sale is after services on Sunday, February 9th. Come support our students!
  • Day Mission Trip to Mission Barn
  • Youth are encouraged to join for a Mission Day Trip to the Mission Barn in PA. Get in touch with Mackalyn to learn more.
  • The BIG Event
  • This year's YSP BIG Event is on April 6th. Check back here in the coming weeks to see details about fundraising and tickets.
  • Cleveland Civil Rights Trail
  • Youth are invited to join as we visit the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail on May 3rd. More details soon.
  • YSP Plant Sale
  • The YSP Mother's Day weekend Plant Sale is May 9-10th at MUMC. Forms available soon.

    CCYM Application

    Get involved at a conference level! Click here to fill out a form.

    Confirmation

    Grades 8 and up October – May

    Youth Service Project

    Learn more here about this area of Youth Ministry.

    East Ohio Camps

    Click here to learn more and register for East Ohio Camps: https://www.eocumc.com/camps/

    Important Forms Here!

    Emergency Medical, Driver, Permission Forms and More!
    Click here for the STUDENT Emergency Medical Form. Click here for the ADULT Emergency Medical Form. Click here for a DRIVER form for those providing transportation.