Archives: Related features of young people in The United Methodist Church


Traveling United Methodist youth choirs sing the Good News
Tours of church music groups offer more than new scenery. They create both teaching moments for the chaperones and lifelong memories for the choir members. Read More

Connecting faith and culture
Oklahoma couple works to bring balance to young Native people’s lives. Read More

Civil rights tour ‘impactful’ for Hispanic youth
United Methodist Church’s National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry underwrites trip across South Read More

Peg-leg flamingo symbolizes challenges faced by Native American youth
Peg-Leg Flamingos, a United Methodist leadership program, aims to nurture and educate young Native American leaders. Read More

Filipino women, youth prepare to elect bishops
Gatherings educate youth and women delegates on issues facing The United Methodist Church. The delegates are preparing for Philippines Central Conference meeting. Read More

Philippines’ Christmas Institute helps youth find gifts
Young people spend the days after Christmas in a retreat geared just for them. “It is a remake of the heart-warming experience of John Wesley.” Read More

The secret to faith after high school? Parents!
Worried about your child heading to college, and heading away from church? Youth leaders share tips to make your home a stronger spiritual base. Read More

What churches can do when students are home on break
December 4, 2014
When college students return home on break, some struggle to reconnect. These ideas will help United Methodist congregations make the most of that time. Read More

Talking to young people: How to help not hurt
'The less you talk, the more you can teach and learn from them.' Youth leaders share advice for avoiding miscommunications. More

Academy marks 10 years of shaping young Hispanic/Latino leaders
Nearly 10 years ago, a group of United Methodist Hispanic pastors started helping students in pursuit of higher education opportunities. Read More

Mexico youth soccer team gets assist from Reinhardt University student
A spring-break mission trip turned into a life-changing experience for Lindsey White, a soccer player at the United Methodist-related school. Read More

Hockey ministry scores big with youth
A couple's shared love of hockey spawned a ministry that helps kids develop in every aspect of their lives. Read More

White House honors youth solar ministry
United Methodist church and Rotary Club partner on program that brings light to places without electricity. Read More

Tennessee faith groups fight youth obesity
Seventeen percent of children are considered obese. United Methodist churches and agencies want to help change that statistic. Read More

Church camps combine faith and fun
The United Methodist Church offers one of the largest camp and retreat networks, with 220 centers serving a million people a year. Read More
Churches can help youth fight cyberbullies
Modeling good Christian behavior to youth helps them learn how to be more civil online. Read More