Register your youth for Christian Formation
Christian Formation for Youth
Rooted in the progressive Christian tradition of the United Church of Christ,
the Christian Formation Board and its ministries teach, challenge, and equip
Plymouth's worshiping community to develop a lifelong transforming relationship with God
that inspires action toward peace and justice for all of creation.
Register your youth for Christian Formation here.
the Christian Formation Board and its ministries teach, challenge, and equip
Plymouth's worshiping community to develop a lifelong transforming relationship with God
that inspires action toward peace and justice for all of creation.
Register your youth for Christian Formation here.
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Upcoming youth events
October 28 - 30
La Foret Fall Youth Retreat. The theme of this year is Folklore & Wisdom: exploring ancient stories of our world and our faith. In addition to a great spiritual retreat, we will also be having tons of Halloween fun, including a Costume Dance Party, a haunted house, and so much more. Register now! November 5 & 6 The Missions Marketplace. Sign up to help raise funds for youth programming at the new Alternative Giving Fair. November 18 Connected Friendsgiving. 6 - 9 p.m. at Plymouth. December 3 - 4 The 18th Annual Homelessness Prevention Sleepout. |
Youth Group
Sunday Afternoons. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Middle school and high school students are invited to join us for lunch after second service. We play some games, share a lesson, and then separate by grades for small group time. If you would like to provide lunch for us, please sign up here.
Our students have set a goal for monthly service projects during our next program year. Some months, we already have opportunities in place. Other months, we can look to help our Share the Plate partner. In the spring, I would love to have students sign up to help out with leading service projects. For this semester, you can sign up to help with these projects:
Our students have set a goal for monthly service projects during our next program year. Some months, we already have opportunities in place. Other months, we can look to help our Share the Plate partner. In the spring, I would love to have students sign up to help out with leading service projects. For this semester, you can sign up to help with these projects:
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What Youth Were Up to in 2021
n2n sleepout
The 17th Annual Neighbor to Neighbor Homelessness Prevention Sleepout happened December 4th! Our high school youth group worked hard to plan this year's event, which included a vigil, homelessness awareness education, and more.
Summer Mini Mission Trips
This past summer (2021), rather than doing a traditional summer mission trip, Plymouth’s middle and high school youth groups participated in several "mini missions" throughout the summer. These were shorter volunteer opportunities within our local community designed to serve as a reminder that we don't need to travel very far in order to find people and organizations that need our help! For example, in June, youth volunteered for the Larimer County Food Bank.
Looking Back on Virtual Youth Events
During the pandemic, middle school and high school youth group activities were held virtually, but we were still busy! Here’s a quick taste of what we’ve been up to lately:
- Showing off our random talents for using chopsticks, catching M&Ms in our mouth, flipping plastic cups, and more during Minute to Win It Day
- Having a virtual campfire night and making the World’s Tiniest S’mores out of teddy grahams, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips
- Exploring ways that we can use coloring as a form of stress relief, meditation, and prayer
- Playing quarantine bingo to remind us that we’re all going through many of the same things in this crazy year
- Participating in a pen pal project to help our youth stay connected to older members of the congregation
Watch recorded versions of Spiritual Practices for Youth & Adults on our YouTube page.
Photo: Mandy Hall
Special Programs
Connected Progressive Youth Ministry
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"Connected" is an ecumenical collective of progressive youth ministries across northern Colorado who come together for fellowship, community, and outreach. Connected events are hosted by at least two different churches. Usually, we team up for lock-ins, laser tag, and other fun events. We also come together for service trips, youth retreats, spiritual formation, and more.
Most often, we partner with the First Congregational Church in Greeley or other UCC churches along the front range. We also partner with other progressive youth ministries in town, like First Presbyterian Church and the First United Methodist Church. We love encouraging students to build friendships across churches and communities. If you have any questions or would like to hear more about this special ministry, please contact Brooklyn. |
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Camping and Retreat Ministry
An important part of faith formation for young people (and adults) is breaking the rhythms of our daily lives and experiencing God in a new environment. Three times a year our youth make a pilgrimage to La Foret Conference and Retreat center in the beautiful Black Forest of Colorado Springs. This place is a ‘thin spot’ where the veil between heaven and earth fades away and you are surrounded by the Holy.
At La Foret, our youth participate in retreats and summer camp that are run by committed volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Conference UCC. We travel together to La Foret with adult chaperones from our church and join up with youth from across Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. It is a wonderful exploration of progressive faith development. Click here for more information on the Outdoor ministries of the Rocky Mountain Conference.
Confirm Your Faith at Plymouth
Exploring and confirming Christian faith through participation in the Body of Christ here at Plymouth.
Every other year, Plymouth offers confirmation to high schoolers. This year is a confirmation year! Contact Brooklyn for more information.
Summer Trip
Every summer, Plymouth sends its 8th-12th graders on a trip. We alternate between mission experiences and faith-focused events. In 2022, we served with the Rosebud Episcopal Mission in South Dakota.
An important part of faith formation for young people (and adults) is breaking the rhythms of our daily lives and experiencing God in a new environment. Three times a year our youth make a pilgrimage to La Foret Conference and Retreat center in the beautiful Black Forest of Colorado Springs. This place is a ‘thin spot’ where the veil between heaven and earth fades away and you are surrounded by the Holy.
At La Foret, our youth participate in retreats and summer camp that are run by committed volunteers from the Rocky Mountain Conference UCC. We travel together to La Foret with adult chaperones from our church and join up with youth from across Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. It is a wonderful exploration of progressive faith development. Click here for more information on the Outdoor ministries of the Rocky Mountain Conference.
Confirm Your Faith at Plymouth
Exploring and confirming Christian faith through participation in the Body of Christ here at Plymouth.
Every other year, Plymouth offers confirmation to high schoolers. This year is a confirmation year! Contact Brooklyn for more information.
Summer Trip
Every summer, Plymouth sends its 8th-12th graders on a trip. We alternate between mission experiences and faith-focused events. In 2022, we served with the Rosebud Episcopal Mission in South Dakota.
Looking for information about kids younger than 6th grade? Click for Children.