Youth Ministry

HPUMC YOUTH MINiSTRY
Building Heaven on Earth…….One Disciple at a Time

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Youth Ministry
The youth ministry of Highland Park United Methodist Church is a place where youth (grades 6-12) can have fun and grow in Christian love and commitment.  HPUMC has numerous activities, events and small groups where youth a can learn, grow, strengthen their faith and make friends.

We have activities on Sunday morning, Sunday evening and during the school week, as well as many trips, retreats and camps throughout the year. Our youth department ministers to more than 900 youth and their families.  Hundreds of youth gather each week to be a part of this very special program.  Committed adults and parents give their time and talents to lead and guide our young people.

HPUMC’s youth ministry falls in three areas: our 6th grade confirmation program under the leadership of Rev. Walt Marcum, our middle school ministry for 7th & 8th graders under the direction of Bronwen Dunn and our high school ministry for 9th–12th graders under the direction of Tova Sido.

Tova Sido, Director of Youth Ministries
214.523.2239, sidot@hpumc.org

Lucy McDaniel, Assistant to Youth Ministry
214.523.2233, mcdaniel@hpumc.org

Confirmation (6th Grade)
Our sixth grade confirmation class is a program for 6th graders and their families.  It includes Sunday morning class sessions and more than 40 special events, such as monthly socials, field trips to faith communities, mission trips, two retreats and two worship services.

For more information, visit the Confirmation web page, where you'll find lots of resources, including calendars, event flyers, release forms and photos.  For more information call or contact:

Rev. Walt Marcum, Minister to Youth and Families
214.523.2235, marcumw@hpumc.org

Middle School Ministry (7th & 8th Grades)
Our middle school youth ministry includes Sunday school on Sunday mornings, our mid-week ministry (LOOP), Bible studies, special events and trips.

On Sundays, each grade level has its own Sunday school class.  All youth meet together at 9:30 a.m. in room 386 for singing and announcements.  Then we break into separate classes: 7th grade (room 386) and 8th grade (room 329/336).

On Wednesday nights, middle school youth gather in the basement at 6 p.m. for LOOP.  LOOP is a high energy ministry, much like Young Life or K-Life, that includes games, food, music, worship and fellowship.  LOOP ends at 7 p.m.

Our middle school ministry also has  several weekly Bible study opportunities, a monthly fun fellowship activity and regular special events, including a fall retreat, a spring break mission trip, a summer mission trip and a Colorado wilderness trip.

Stephen Lohoefer, Junior High Coordinator
214.523.2112, lohoefers@hpumc.org

High School Ministry (9th-12th Grades)
On Sundays, each grade level has its own Sunday school class.  All youth meet together at 9:30 a.m. in room 386 for singing and announcements.  Then we break into separate classes: 9th grade (room 391), 10th grade (room 384), 11th grade (room 385) and 12th grade (room 387).

On Wednesday nights all  high school youth gather in the basement at 7:30 p.m. for WOW.  WOW, or Worship on Wednesdays, is a contemporary worship service designed to meet the needs of senior high youth. WOW ends at 8:30 p.m.

Our high school ministry also offers several weekly Bible study opportunities, activities on Sunday afternoons and regular special events,  including a fall retreat, a spring break mission trip and  a summer mission trip.

Our ministry to high school youth includes Sunday school on Sunday mornings, our mid-week ministry (WOW), Bible studies and special events.

Phil Dieke, Senior High Coordinator
214.523.2149, diekep@hpumc.org

Youth Choirs
Our combined youth choir is open to all youth from 6th - 12th grades.  Beginning in the fall, we  rehearse on Sunday evenings at 4:30 p.m. -  just before our Sunday evening youth fellowship. The choir sings on a regular basis in our morning worship services and performs in a variety of music settings and special events. The choir also has an annual Dessert Theater and an annual summer tour.

Scouting Ministry
Highland Park United Methodist Church sponsors Boy Scout Troop 68.  Meetings are held during the school year on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Wallace Building, room 329E. Visit the troop website.