Youth classes have three age levels that study core beliefs of Christians and apply their faith to everyday life. Children from kindergarten to sixth grade use the "Exploring Faith" curriculum with weekly lessons on Bible stories. We know you will find Ashland to be open and inviting as you join us in worship and Sunday school.
Confirmation Class
Sixth grade confirmation class will begin on November 13 and will
meet Sundays from 9:45 - 10:45. Our confirmands will have the opportunity
to join the church on Pentecost Sunday, 2006. Instructors will be
Bob Graczyk, Daniel Flessas, Suzy Speas and Rev. Joel Jones.
Children's Class
Each week the children, toddlers thru sixth grade, explore the Bible
stories using songs, crafts, activities, and other media. The lesson/story
is introduced at a gathering time, and it includes music or related
movie excerpts. The children are then directed to their classes.
We have a great
team of teachers!
Youth Class
Our youth meet in the Youth Building outside the education wing.
Each of the two classes focus on how the Bible relates to their
lives. The Junior High class is studying how the church came into
being and who John Wesley was.
The Senior Highs use the "Core Beliefs" series, focusing
on the parables and Ten Commandments and Disciplines.
United Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)
[ MYF Calendar at a glance ]
District Youth Events:
{Ashland's Youth also participate in District Youth Events held
the second Sunday of each month at various church's around the Columbia
District. Each event cost around $3 per person and a light dinner
is provided. Upcoming events include:
February 11th 5:30pm- 7:30pm at Washington St
UMC (downtown)-"Valentine's Day"
March 11th 5:30- 7:30pm at Lexington UMC - "Worship"
April/ May the date is to be determined - hosted
by Francis Burns UMC. We are working around Easter and Mother's
Day.
All churches are invited and asked to RSVP to the hosting church. }
Youth studies
Youth have begun small group Bible study/accountability groups,
called Covenant Discipleship Groups. These will be divided according
to age and gender and will meet at various
times during the week. Each group will write a covenant to uphold
each other in their Christian
journey based on four areas: worship, devotion, justice and compassion.
Contact Suzy at the church 798-5350 x 14, if your 7th -12th grader
is interested in a small group study.
Youth Choir
"Ashland Lights" meets Sundays at 4:30 pm for practice.
"Ashland Lights" is for 7th-12th grade youths. They perform
during worship and participate in the Youth Choir Festival held
every April at Springmaid Beach. For more information about this
choir, please e-mail our Director of Music Ministries Don Kirkindoll:
music@ashlandumc.com
Youth Speak:
Ever wonder what the youth at Ashland mean when they say "Springmaid"
or "Homeworks" and what is "a snack supper?"
Click on the link below for a list of "Youth Speak" definitions.
They will
help any youth (or parent) translate the language and give you more
information about what the Ashland Youth are up to. .
<Youth Speak Dictionary>