Youth Ministry
Connecting Young People to Jesus!
At First Methodist of Greensboro, we want to give middle school and high school students a “safe” place to find out about the “dangerous”, life-changing message of Jesus! “Safe” in that our youth ministry is a place where young people can drop their guard, be themselves, and ask honest questions about faith. And “dangerous” in that when we let Jesus into our lives, He tends to mess up our safe, predictable lives and lead us on amazing adventures of faith! Whatever your background, racial identity, family, or school is, all youth are welcome at First Methodist!
Sozo Gathering
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on Sunday afternoons at 5pm for SOZO -- a time of listening, learning, discussion and fun. Students are given the chance to listen and learn from the Bible and each other, and to discuss how to apply the message to their everyday lives.
Worship & The Arts
Our youth participate in our Sunday morning worship times, often serving behind the scenes as acolytes, children’s helpers and video specialists. In our Outpour service, youth take an active role in helping lead our multicultural praise team, serving as singers, musicians, rappers and the audio/visual team.
Service to the World
Our young people serve right alongside the adults when it comes to serving our neighborhood and city. Our students have participated in the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service and other service projects – picking up trash at Lion’s Park, painting, cleaning yard work and filling potholes at the MLK Safe House Museum, Horseshoe Farms and the local schools. They have also had the opportunity to serve each summer with the Sawyerville Day Camp, with the Greensboro Boys & Girls Club, and going on mission trips, camps and retreats!
Serious Fun!
Our youth are always down for a good time, whether it be a pizza party, pool party, concert or movie night, bowling night, or a lock-in. Jesus often compared the kingdom of God to a party and we live that out by making our youth gatherings a party that EVERYONE is invited to!
