Youth Ministry

Yes. This is a set-apart time for Middle and High School students to share life together, enjoy large group activities, and explore the world around them.  We believe in the value of gathering around the table, and so this usually includes dinner or snacks   Some of our past ministry opportunities have included tie-dye night, serving dinners with persons experiencing homelessness, skit night, movie night, and messy games. It’s about having time and space to come and just ‘Be.’  For the 2025-2026 school year, we will generally be meeting on 1st and 3rd Sundays from 1230-200pm, and 2nd and 4th Sundays we will meet in the evenings from 5:00-6:30 pm.  

Yes and No. We are working on plans for that. Stay tuned!.  

Sometimes. Typically, high school and middle schoolers meet for large group time and dinner and then have separate breakout times for different conversations or activities.  

Yes, during the school year a time of Bible study and fellowship takes place on Tuesdays after school at Chick-fil-A (around 4:30 pm).  Bible study TBA.  

Youth are encouraged to participate in worship with their families or other adults as they notice the presence of God and connect with God’s story being revealed in worship. Feel free to take breaks as needed, wear something comfortable, and bring something to work on, such as coloring or knitting, if that helps you.  

Check out the 2025-2026 Calendar.

Join our Facebook Youth Ministry group. Aldersgate Youth Ministry Cville | Facebook 

Subscribe to our Instagram page: @aumcyouthgroup13 

Yes. We call it FaithQuest: This is a 6-8 Session class in which students are invited to go deeper with pastoral leadership to explore the Christian journey and their personal faith. To have the best possible experience, this class requires a high level of commitment from students and their families. After the class, students will have the opportunity for baptism or to ‘confirm’ their Christian faith. 

Yes. Youth serve in a variety of ways throughout the year.  Some youth serve by leading in our praise band. Some serve in communications and audio-visual support.  Some serve by helping lead children’s ministry.  We believe that God has a purpose and a calling for all youth, and we look forward to helping them discover their passion for serving God.  Every student is encouraged to consider how God calls them to serve in their community beyond the church. For example, we serve with Habitat for Humanity, The Haven, Local Food Banks, Neighborhood ministries, and more.  

Yes. We encourage youth to always serve others in God’s love, but we especially enjoy this opportunity together during the summertime.  Each summer, Youth are invited to sign up and commit to a week of mission and ministry.  This summer, we are planning to serve again with the ASP (Appalachia Service Project). Dates TBD.  

We are stronger together, and so five United Methodist Churches have joined together to form a Christian community, dig deeper into faith questions, and practice our faith together.  We meet on the 2nd Sunday night of each month and rotate between the five churches.