3Sep
Joy Collective Youth Praise Team Rehearsal
Wednesday at 5:30 PM
Let your teen grow in God's love
This amazing community of 6th-12th grade youth experience God and His love through Bible study, youth worship, small group gatherings, and other engaging activities, such as lock-ins and retreats. Our goal is to create a dynamic environment where students grow in their relationship with Jesus and their church family. You can contact the team at youth@arcolachurch.org.
Upcoming Events
Your teen can explore their faith through weekly Bible studies, monthly worship, participating in the Youth Praise Team, going on a retreat, and other social and learning events throughout the year.
6Sep
Youth Service Project - Willing Warriors
Saturday at 9:00 AM
7Sep
Youth Serve Sunday
Sunday at 11:00 AM
7Sep
Youth Pool Party
Sunday at 4:30 PM
13Sep
Fall Confirmation Kickoff
Saturday at 9:00 AM
14Sep
High School Bible Study
Sunday at 10:00 AM
14Sep
Youth Small Groups
Sunday at 5:00 PM
14Sep
Fall Confirmation - High School
Sunday at 7:00 PM
21Sep
Youth Worship & Dinner
Sunday at 5:00 PM
Recent Fun
Weekend Retreat to WV
VA Youth Unite
Kickoff and Pool Party
Confirmation
Confirmation helps students begin to understand what it means to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and how to live their faith. It is a time of intentional study and preparation alongside peers and mentors. After completing the class, the students have the opportunity to stand before the congregation, affirm their faith and commitment to Christ, and become a member of Arcola United Methodist Church.
Fall Confirmation is open to all youth in 9th-12th grades.
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Learn More About Confirmation
Confirmand’s attendance/participation is required for all classes, the retreat, Confirmation Dinner and Confirmation Sunday.
Confirmation Requirements
Weekly Lessons
Sunday morning classes are a key component of the Confirmation program. They provide an opportunity for students to meet weekly and discuss the key themes and foundations of Christianity. All confirmation classes will meet in the youth room. Classes 1 and 2 will be incorporated into the kickoff and retreat. Attendance is mandatory for completion of confirmation.
Service Project
We believe that serving others is one of the 5 essential practices of a Christian. Confirmands and their mentors will participate together in a service project of their choosing.
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation Sunday is November 9 at the 11am Worship service. Confirmands will accept Christ as their Lord and Savior and become official members of the United Methodist Church. All students must be baptized before being confirmed. Students who have not been baptized will be baptized as part of the service.
Meet the Leaders
Youth Leadership Team
