Youth Program - Events and Activities for High School Youth at First Presbyterian Church of Anderson South Carolina

We Welcome You to Join Us in Our
FPC Youth Ministry for High Schoolers
(9th through 12th Grade)!

Our goal is to:
Empower teenagers to grow in their faith and in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Nurture our youth in order that they grow to be mature Christian adults.

We will nurture growth by:
Providing youth with the opportunity for study, fellowship, recreation and service.
Empower parents to model faith to their children.
Equip the church family to be a loving, support network for our youth.

PYC “ Youth Group” on Sunday's starting at 6:00 pm, ending at 7:30 pm (September through May)

Senior High Youth Group is an opportunity for all of our high school youth to come together and enjoy spending time with one another in a positive environment. Our program each week rotates between Bible study, fellowship, recreation and Service.

Wednesday Connection on Wednesday's starting at 5:30 pm, ending at 7:00 pm (September through March)

As a part of our church wide Wednesday connection program our senior highs have a Bible Study each Wednesday. This year we are doing “Ipod Devotions”. After class the group joins the church family for dinner in the Kirk (Fellowship Hall) before heading to Senior High Choir.

Sunday School on Sunday's starting at 9:45 am, ending at 10:30 am. (Year Round)

Each week our Senior High Schoolers meet in the McDougald Room. The teachers strive to provide a class that is applicable and interesting to our High Schoolers while reinforcing the importance of basic Bible knowledge.

First Presbyterian Church is the sponsor for Venture Crew 215 which is for boys & girls age 14 to 20 years old. To learn more about this program, please check out our Scouting Page and the Venture Crew 215 Website.

During the summer months we offer a variety of activities and service opportunities for our high schoolers. Many of our high schoolers volunteer during Vacation Bible School and our numerous Day Camps for elementary students. We also go on a Mission Trip and to the Montreat Youth Conference Center. In addition to these week-long events we offer a variety of one shot events such as white water rafting, Carowinds, horseback riding and more!

Vacation Bible School, Summer Fun, Yard Work Days, Help with the Children's Nursery, Lay Leader, Providing Special Music during worship and other events, and much more!

Each year the youth nominate and the congregation elects one youth elder to serve a one year term as an Elder at FPC.

Older Youth are encouraged to join committees and get involved with the decision making of our Church.

Each High School Youth is put on the rotation to serve as an usher during the worship hour.

Once a year the youth group leads an entire worship session. They help to plan, write, and lead all aspects of the service.

Meets Quarterly - Team is made up of youth and adults which helps to plan the entire youth calendar and keeps the congregation informed about youth happenings throughout the church and the community.

Open Gym at the Family Life Center on Wednesday's from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Breakfast Bunch: Once a month before school at one of the Youth Members Home
Pink Ladies: A Presbyterian Circle for our high school young ladies - meets once per month at someone's home
and a restaurant for fellowship and devotion.
T-Birds: A Presbyterian Circle for our high school young men - meets once per month at someone's home
and a restaurant for fellowship and devotion.
Retreats: We attend a Foothills Presbytery Retreat each spring.
Mission Trips: Each Summer we travel to a great place to help others and see a different part of the nation and world.

For more information please call Our Director of Youth and Activities at 225-2551 ext 117 or e-mail from our Contact Page. You can also find additional details on specific events on our Calendar Page.