Dandridge First UMC Youth Group
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
About Us
We are a comprehensive youth ministry that is designed to build community, learn the scripture, and grow in faith and friendship.
Youth group is housed in the Main St Student Ministry Center.
PLEASE NOTE: Youth group follows the Jefferson County School's schedules. Youth does not meet if there are snow days on meeting days, unless otherwise directed by the Christian Education Director.
Sunday School
Our youth members are invited to join our Multigenerational Sunday School Class at 9 am on Sundays. We gather in the Student Ministry Center and study together from ages 12-adult. This is a wonderful way for youth to study on Sundays with a parent or family member, as well as peers and safe church adults.
This group focuses on books of the Bible or topical studies of interest, and is discussion-based with a large emphasis on intergenerational relationships within the church family.
Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Join us to gather in His name!
Midweek Gatherings
- What? Faith development & fellowship
- Who? Around ages 10-18 (grades 4-12)
- When? Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Where? Student Ministry Center on Main St
From Sept 3-Oct 8, our youth are participating in a confirmation and reaffirmation study called “Affirm.” This 6-week study is for those wishing to be confirmed in the UMC and also for those who already are confirmed but wish to reaffirm or strengthen their faith. (Or for friends who may not be UMC but are seeking to affirm or reaffirm their personal faith in Jesus.)
*If you are an adult with first aid and/or safe sanctuaries training, we are looking for assistants and snack providers each evening. Contact Kate Miller to volunteer!
“Affirm” Study Schedule:
- Wed Sept 3 – lesson 1
- Wed Sept 10 – lesson 2
- Wed Sept 17 – lesson 3
- Wed Sept 24 – lesson 4
- Wed Oct 1 – lesson 5
- Wed Oct 8 – lesson 6 (final lesson of Affirm curriculum)
- Wed Oct 15 – no youth, JCS Fall Break
- Sun Oct 19 – confirmation in worship
"Lift" Seedbed Curriculum Schedule:
- Wed Nov 5 - lesson 1
- Wed Nov 12 - lesson 2
- Wed Nov 19 - lesson 3
- Wed Nov 26 - no youth, JCS Thanksgiving Break
Special Events - See "all-school-aged ministry" for events on 10/22, 12/3, and 12/10.
No youth on 12/17, 12/24, and 12/31. Check back here in the future for the 2026 youth schedule.
All-School-Aged Ministries
As of fall 2025, we have started offering multiple "all-school-aged ministry" events for children pre-K through high school to combine our youth and children's programs. These events are from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Student Ministry Center. Contact Ms. Kate for more info or to RSVP at education@dandridgeFUMC.com.
- Fall Semester 2025 Events: Puzzle Night on 10/22, Art Night on 12/3, Grinchmas Night on 12/10
TO JOIN THE BAND APP GROUP FOR YOUTH, CONTACT KATE MILLER.
Media to Share:
- Resurrection January 2023 Recap Video: click here
- June 2023 Mission Trip Report: click here
- June 2023 Mission Trip Recap Video: click here
- Spring 2024 Virtual Youth Video Study: click here
- Youth & Young Adult 10-day Bible Study on Philippians: click here
- Resurrection 2025 Recap Video: click here
- Youth & Grad Sunday 2025 Photo Collage: click here
- Mission Trip 2025 Recap Video: click here
For more information on our ministry, please email Christian Education Director (and youth leader) Kate Doyle Miller at education@dandridgefumc.com.
