Youth Fellowship

Life as a young person in a community of faith certainly means fellowship. At White Memorial there is an abundance of fun and exciting ways to connect to others:

Youth Fellowship--PYC (Presbyterian Youth Connection) Sunday evenings in Geneva Hall. 5:00 dinner; 5:30 chapel time; 6:00 activity.
September 7--November 23 and January 11--April 25. The 6th, 7th, 8th graders and high school students meet every Sunday evening for dinner, followed by activity aimed toward having fun, creating community, and enabling youth as disciples of Christ. Bring $3.00 for dinner. Contact Amy Grant.

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2003-2004 Retreats and Lock-Ins
Download Parent Consent Forms here.
At points throughout the year, we take time out and time away for special events that help us enrich our community and focus on faith. Information and registration materials are mailed on a timely basis in advance of the events. Contact Amy Grant.

·        6th Grade Lock-in - Sept. 12, 2003

·        High School Lock-in - Sept. 12, 2003

·        7^th Grade Lock-in - Sept. 19, 2003

·        8^th Grade Lock-in - Sept. 19, 2003

·        Middle School Fall Retreat - Oct. 24-26, 2003

·        High School Fall Retreat - Nov. 14-16, 2003

·        Middle School Ski Trip - January 10, 2004

·        High School Ski Trip - January 30-February 1, 2004

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Montreat Youth Conference (9th-12th Graders)
June 6-12, 2004. Registration January 23-February 2
WMPC youth will join other youth from around the country for a week in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville. The conference helps one to explore how God calls each of us to be a new creature in Jesus Christ and to live a life of service and faith. Through worship, fellowship, study and music, youth will be challenged by and grow through faith. Contact Amy Grant.

Massanetta Middle School Conference (6th-8th Graders)
Tuesday, June 22-Friday, June 25, 2004. Application process is January 23-February 2. Massanetta Springs is a Presbyterian conference center located in Harrisonburg, VA which offers several middle school conferences over the Summer. This is a great opportunity to worship, sing, play, recreate, hear wonderful keynote speakers and work in groups, all with the goal of becoming closer to God and each other.

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Recreation 2003-2004
Keep your ears open for the variety of recreation options. Contact Danny Dieth.

·        Youth Open Gym, Tuesdays 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

·        Middle School Basketball Team—begins in January

·        High School Basketball Team--begins in March.

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Worship and Education
Some special on-going events help us to grow in our life and faith and fellowship.

·        Youth Sunday - February 29, 2004 (all services): If you are in 8th grade or high school and would like to be involved, please contact Amy Grant or Danny Dieth.

·        Graduation Sunday - May 23, 2004 (11:00 a.m.): Breakfast at 9:30 in Geneva Hall.

·        Steeple Chasers - This is a small group of youth, 6th - 12th graders, who sit together in worship once a month. Starting September 15 at 11:00, we will meet outside the sanctuary and head up to the balcony for a back row seat and a bird's eye view.

·        Youth Explorers Bible Study - Are you interested in exploring issues of faith at a deeper level? What does it mean to be a disciple? What do we believe as people of faith? This Bible Study for 6th -12th grade youth is for folks who want to step-up their discipleship and strengthen their faith AND folks who want to investigate discipleship and question their faith! Starting September 8, we meet each Monday from 7-8 at the Vineyard Cafe on Western Blvd. throughout the school year. Contact Danny Dieth or Shannon MacMichael.

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