December is a joy-filled month in the Youth & College Ministry, and we are excited to gather with our youth and college students throughout Advent. We have so many exciting events planned this month, including some new additions you won’t want to miss. Check out this calendar of events and make plans to join us!
—Mary Carol Anderson, Minister of Youth & College
Wednesday Youth Advent Series: Advent Practices
Wednesday, December 3,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
Our youth will begin the Advent season by creating Advent wreaths and exploring spiritual practices that help deepen the meaning of this Advent season.
NEW Youth Night of Lights
Friday, December 5, 5:00-9:00pm
RSVP by Wednesday, December 3 https://tinyurl.com/YouthNightOfLights
Join us for a fun evening at Heritage Park Nights of Lights! Christmas lights, hot cocoa, a petting zoo, ice skating, and more! We will meet at the church at 5:00pm and will return to church by 9:00pm. Bring additional money for food and other attractions.
Christmas Decorating Party, White Elephant Candy Exchange & Senior Tree
Sunday, December 7,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
A night full of favorite holiday traditions! Our senior class will choose and set up the Youth Family Christmas tree. All youth are invited to join us for a fun evening of decorating the Terrace level for Christmas and our beloved White Elephant candy bar exchange game! Bring an unwrapped candy bar (be as creative as you’d like) to trade.
Wednesday Youth Advent Series: Walking Tour
Sunday, December 10,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
Our youth will engage in a guided walking tour of our church and sanctuary to explore the symbolism and themes of Advent and Christmas.
Youth & College Christmas Breakfast
Sunday, December 14,
9:00-10:15am (AYMC Terrace)
It’s the most wonderful Christmas breakfast! Be sure to join us for our festive and yummy Christmas breakfast. All youth and college students are invited!
NEW “Low Key” Sunday Night Live
Sunday, December 14,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
We will have a casual evening spending time together. There will be pizza, games, and a Christmas movie with popcorn!
College Christmas Drop-In following Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 21, 8:00pm at the Home of Caroline and Wells Shelley
All college students are invited to gather at the home of Caroline and Wells Shelley to catch up and reconnect.
College Pasta Lunch
Monday, January 5, 12:00-2:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
One more gathering before our college students return to school for Spring semester. We will gather for lunch and socializing.
Wednesday Youth Advent Series: Advent Practices
Wednesday, December 3,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
Our youth will begin the Advent season by creating Advent wreaths and exploring spiritual practices that help deepen the meaning of this Advent season.
NEW Youth Night of Lights
Friday, December 5, 5:00-9:00pm
RSVP by Wednesday, December 3
https://tinyurl.com/YouthNightOfLights
Join us for a fun evening at Heritage Park Nights of Lights! Christmas lights, hot cocoa, a petting zoo, ice skating, and more! We will meet at the church at 5:00pm and will return to church by 9:00pm. Bring additional money for food and other attractions.
Christmas Decorating Party, White Elephant Candy Exchange & Senior Tree
Sunday, December 7,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
A night full of favorite holiday traditions! Our senior class will choose and set up the Youth Family Christmas tree. All youth are invited to join us for a fun evening of decorating the Terrace level for Christmas and our beloved White Elephant candy bar exchange game! Bring an unwrapped candy bar (be as creative as you’d like) to trade.
Wednesday Youth Advent Series: Walking Tour
Sunday, December 10,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
Our youth will engage in a guided walking tour of our church and sanctuary to explore the symbolism and themes of Advent and Christmas.
Youth & College Christmas Breakfast
Sunday, December 14,
9:00-10:15am (AYMC Terrace)
It’s the most wonderful Christmas breakfast! Be sure to join us for our festive and yummy Christmas breakfast. All youth and college students are invited!
NEW “Low Key” Sunday Night Live
Sunday, December 14,
5:00-7:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
We will have a casual evening spending time together. There will be pizza, games, and a Christmas movie with popcorn!
College Christmas Drop-In following Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 21, 8:00pm at the Home of Caroline and Wells Shelley
All college students are invited to gather at the home of Caroline and Wells Shelley to catch up and reconnect.
College Pasta Lunch
Monday, January 5, 12:00-2:00pm (AYMC Terrace)
One more gathering before our college students return to school for Spring semester. We will gather for lunch and socializing.