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St. Mark's Youth Ministries

Highlights of Activities:

Sunday School - (Schedule / Info)
You are welcome to join us!

The UMYF - (See " Youth News" for Events)
For Jr. and Sr. High: A time of fun, games, fellowship and Christian caring for one another. 

Youth Band -- "For Peter's Sake"
Youth-oriented worship band, which leads the contemporary worship service periodically and plays at various district and conference activities. Visit our Music Ministries page for more info!

Confirmation Class
Confirmation is open to young people in grades 8-12. The class meets every Sunday morning through the traditional school year. It concentrates on the Bible, history of Christianity and United Methodism, and exploring church membership. Students meet various people on the church staff and have the opportunity to spend time with each of our pastors. In addition, there are field trips to churches of other faiths and denominations. 

"Fun"draisers 
- Pumpkin Patch during October - sell and tend the pumpkin field

Mission Trip Fundraisers
- Product Sales
- Cook and Serve Easter Breakfast
- Work Parties (pull weeds, paint, or whatever else is needed by members of 
   the congregation)

Childcare Workers
Opportunities for youth to become CPR- certified and work in the church's child care program.  These are paid hourly positions.

District Events
St. Mark's is a "connectional church."  The youth meet with other United Methodist Churches for special events and conventions.

Sierra Service Project
A youth mission trip to assist in the repair of homes in urban Los Angeles and on Native American reservations in the Southwest.

Fall Retreat
Time away to kick off the school year.

Winter Retreat
Three-day trip to the White Mountains for skiing, snow playing, horseback riding and fellowship.

Worship Services
Youth plan and lead the Easter Sunrise Service and assume responsibilities in weekly worship services.

Christmas Eve
Youth plan and staff a live nativity. They are also in charge of lighting the church grounds with luminaries throughout the evening.

Summer Camping
Opportunities available at UM camps for Jr. and Sr. High Youth.

Church Family Camp
Church Camp is held in the fall.  This weekend camp for members and friends of St. Mark's is a great time to relax and enjoy the Chiricahua Mountains together.  Hikes, crafts, games, campfires and fellowship make this an event for all ages.

For additional information, please contact our church office at 520.297.2062 or e-mail us.