Youth Programs
Confirmation
Confirmation at Westminster is a 2 year program for youth in grades 8-9. The class meets on Sunday mornings from 9-10:00am. The class is taught by Dr. Christy Dempsey. Each fall and spring the confirmation youth attend a retreat. Youth and parents sign a covenant at the start of each school year.
To learn more about Confirmation, click here.
Youth Events for 2012
Special Events
|
What |
When |
For Who |
Where |
| Confirmation Retreat | Friday night – Sunday morning, April 27-29th | Required for Confirmands; optional for senior high youth | Calvin Crest |
| Confirmation Sunday | Sunday, May 20th | Required for Confirmands and their families | Westminster |
| Baccalaureate Sunday | Sunday, May 27th | Graduating seniors | Westminster |
| Montreat Youth Conference – Perfectly Imperfect | June 3-9th | Exceptionally Special Youth – entering freshman through graduated seniors | Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina |
Fundraisers & More
All events will be at Westminster.
|
What |
When |
| Parent’s Night Out – youth provide child care | Friday night, 6:30 to 10pm,
February 10 |
| Parent’s Night Out – youth provide child care | Friday night, 6:30 to 10pm,
March 23 |
| Parent’s Night Out – youth provide child care | Friday night, 6:30 to 10pm,
April 20 |
| Parent’s Night Out – youth provide child care | Friday night, 6:30 to 10pm,
May 11 |
| Parking Lot Sale – in conjunction with Country Club Neighborhood Gargage Sale | Tentative date of
April 21 |
| Luncheon and dessert auction | Sunday,11:30am – 1pm
March 18th |
Youth Group Meeting Dates for 2012
Usually 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 6:30-8:00pm
- January 22
- February 5
- February 26
- March 11
- March 25
- April 8
- April 22
- May 13
- May 27
Sunday School
|
What |
When |
For Who |
Where |
| Confirmation Classes | 9-10:00am | 8-9th grade confirmands | Lower level, youth side, orange room |
| Sunday School | 9-10:00am | 10-12th grade youth | Lower level, youth side, blue room |
| Sunday School | 9-10:00am | 6-7th grade youth | Lower level, Faith Village side |
Volunteer Opportunities for Youth
Drama Camp – March 12-16
This is a five day camp during spring break for K – 8th graders. 9-12th graders can volunteer their time to help with the different classes we will offer Monday – Friday. There will be a performance on Sunday afternoon, March 18. Youth are needed to help with serving a meal and being ushers/greeters for the show.
Vacation Bible School – June 18-22
This is a five day camp from 9am to noon for K-5th graders. 6-12th graders can volunteer their time. Youth will be placed with a specific grade [i.e., 3rd grade] or with a particular activity [i.e., art, recreation, science]. Performance of 2 songs on Sunday, June 24th at Antelope Park at 10:30am worship.
Creative Arts Camp – July 16-20
This is a five day camp from 9am to noon for K-5th graders. 6-12th graders can volunteer their time. Youth will be placed with a specific grade [i.e., 3rd grade] or with a particular activity [i.e., music, art]. Performance on Sunday, July 22 at 10:30am worship.
