Our goal and purpose is to know the good news of God’s love, fellowship and care for each other, reach out into the community, share in God’s word and  offer ourselves in service to God.

Come get involved, share the fun, share the fellowship and change the world one heart at a time.

Jr. High Sunday School  

This group is for 6th, 7th and 8th graders.  This class, currently using “Faith in Motion”, addresses important issues and helps youth realize they can have an active faith.  Join us in Room 108 at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning and be part of the group. 

Sr. High Sunday School  

All high school students are welcome.  Youth explore current issues from a faith perspective, engaging in discussion on hot/relevant topics in a comfortable accepting atmosphere.  Meet in Room 110 at 9:30 each Sunday morning. 

Teen Choir

Teen choir is open to anyone from 6th grade through college.  The choir practices each Sunday morning immediately following Sunday School in the Lower Level Music Room 109.

Teen Band

The band is open to anyone from 6th grade through college.  Practice is each Sunday morning immediately following Sunday School in the Lower Level Music Room 109.

Before/Between/After

Youth are encouraged to fellowship in their Sunday School rooms or the game room - Room 111 Before/Between/After Sunday morning teen choir and band practice.

Young Disciples Confirmation Class  

This group is for 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th graders who have not become full members of Laurel United Methodist Church.  The class meets weekly from October through May on Sundays from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.  This group is led by Reverend John Hamilton.

RIOT (Rejoice in One Truth)

This group is for all 6th , 7th, and 8th, graders and meets on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.  A snack supper is served when the groups scheduled activity is at Laurel. 

Double Edge  

“For the word of God is living and active.  Sharper than any double-edged sword…”  Hebrews 4:12)

All high school students are invited to take an active part in Double Edge.  The group meets Sunday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.  A snack supper is served when the group’s scheduled activity is at Laurel.

Schedules of upcoming events for the youth department can be found in our newsletter, The Laurel Leaf, on the TGIF (Teens Gather in Faith) page. 

 
During the year our Youth:

Are involved in outreach and mission including,
Ronald McDonald House/Helping Hands/Kumler Neighborhood Ministries/Inner City Mission/Boys and Girls Club/Souper Bowl of Caring/Heifer International/Habitat for Humanity Mission trip and more.

Take part in activities at Laurel,
Prepare meal for Kumler Gift Wrap/College Student Care Packages/College Student Brunch/Refreshments for conformation/Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt/Breakfast with Santa/youth Sunday/One dip or Two/ Spud Bake and more.

Build fellowship and have fun,
Lock ins/Scavenger hunts/game nights/movie nights/bowling/
Ski trip/Rock climbing/Mystery Dinner/cook out/ YAR (Youth Annual retreat)/Camping/canoe trips/corn maze/ice skating/putt putt golf
and much more!

Contact JoAnn Overholt with any questions, ideas and/or suggestions at 525-1866 (Laurel UMC) or  e-mail at joverholt@laurelumchurch.org .