CUC Youth

Welcome to CUC Youth! We are so excited to have you. Check back on this page for opportunities to meet, play games, serve the community, and learn. The Columbine United Church youth ministry is a community for 6th-12th graders based on love of God, love of each other, and love of self. It is a safe place for meaningful connection and spiritual growth through service, learning, discovery, and, of course, fun activities. Find us on Facebook and Instagram!

Email our Youth Director, Samantha, at samantha@columbineunitedchurch.org with any questions.

About CUC Youth

The youth ministry of Columbine United Church strives to uphold these four values:

Love- Love of God, love of neighbor, and love of self guides everything we do as a youth group. At the CUC youth group, we strive to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment based on acceptance, mutual respect, kindness, and service to others.
Connection- Meaningful connections drive our youth group as we build opportunities to be involved in the life of the church, the traditions of the Christian community. Not only are the youth of CUC building meaningful connections with their peers, but the adults of the church are investing in teaching, guiding, and loving the youth.
Safety- Safety at the CUC youth group is one of our top priorities. All of our volunteer and staff leaders undergo training, background checks, and supervision. In addition to the physical safety of our students, the youth are always welcome to speak their mind, share their stories, and ask hard questions.
Growth- Finally, we strive to encourage the students in their journey of faith knowing that it is a lifelong journey. We provide opportunities for students to grow in service, mission trips, learning, and purposeful reflection.

Youth Events

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Youth

Senior Sunday | May 22

Know Your City Youth Day Camp | Jun 20-22

Family Service Afternoon | Apr 9

Outdoor Adventure Trip | Jul 28-31

Family Dog Park Day | Mar 5

Youth Pal-entine’s Party | Feb 12

Calendars

Check out our Calendars for Upcoming Events:

Sunday Evening Youth Group

SUMMER PLANS:

For Summer 2022, we will meet at host homes for “Keepin’ It Pool” Pool Parties for 6th-12th graders. This will include an hour of swimming, snacks, discussion time, and games! Join our youth Facebook page for updates on the latest information!

SCHOOL YEAR:

Sunday Youth Groups meet throughout the year on Sunday evenings from 5:30- 7:00 PM. High Schoolers are invited to join us on the first Sunday of each month and for special events. Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Sunday except for the first of each month. We design this time to be informal and relaxed so that we can disconnect from the stress of the school week and reconnect with our faith and our friends. We play games, worship, and talk about ways to live a Christian life as a teenager.

To keep up with the latest information, please contact our Youth Director, Samantha, at samantha@columbineunitedchurch.org.

Worship Participation

Worship Participation is a great way to connect with the larger church community. We have a few rows reserved for Youth at the back of the sanctuary, on the right side. We gather there each Sunday for the 10:30am worship service.

Summer Trips

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIP

On July 28-31, we are headed to Fairplay, CO for a weekend of service, Burro Days, rafting, and ropes course! The cost is $500 and includes transportation, food, and all activities.

MISSION TRIPS

Summer Mission Trips are an awesome way to serve others with your peers. Separate trips are planned for high school and middle school youth. Destinations are typically announced early in the fall. High Schoolers travel a greater distance, and middle schoolers tend to stay within Colorado, usually within a couple of hours of Denver. Trips are typically a week-long experience, and involve a commitment for group fundraising and reporting back to the congregation on Youth Sunday. Mission Trips are experiences that the youth remember for the rest of their lives!

Confirmation

Confirmation is available every other year to students in the 8th grade and above. We will meet every other Sunday morning during the school year to discuss and learn the important elements of the Christian faith. This is a time set aside for students to explore what they believe with their peers through the comprehensive Confirm not Conform curriculum. In May, those who choose to join the church will be confirmed and celebrated in Sunday morning worship. Our next confirmation class will begin in the 2022-2023 school year.

Email our Youth Director, Samantha, at samantha@columbineunitedchurch.org for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with Youth

If you love junk food, Frisbee, dance parties, best friend drama, homework hives and all the rest of the joy that comes with teenagers, join in the fun as a Youth Ministry volunteer! More than just a chaperone or playground supervisor, we need adults who love to walk alongside youth every week as they sort out all the pressures inside and out and develop a meaningful faith. It’s a rewarding experience like no other!

Please note that a background check is required for all of our volunteers.