Update-- September 4

New Web Address
We are moving this blog to the following site: http://upcyouth.wordpress.com/. This new site offers more pages for you to get a glimpse of our youth ministry. You can find the weekly update links on the left hand side of the start page!

Journey & Confirmation-- Sunday, September 9- 9:45am-10:45am
We will be meeting in room 11&12 to worship together as a group. From there, we will split by age group (Sr. High students & Confirmation students) for teaching and small groups. If you are in Jr. High or Sr. High, then this weekly program is for you! Each week we talk about our lives, we learn about our faith, and we have fun together. Our current series: Remembering the Future: Connecting with the Faith Story of the Past to Imagine a New Way of Life.

Sunday Night Youth Group Returns-- Sunday, September 9- 6:00pm-8:00pm
Starting this Sunday, we are meeting in room 11 for our weekly Sunday evening youth group program called Sacred Space. Each Sunday evening, we will be worshipping together in music, word, and fellowship. Our general program will begin with music and teaching, then move to small groups, and then finally end the evening with games, food, or just hanging out. Please put this on your calendars. This week is it is from 6pm-8pm. After this week it will be just 1 hour from 6pm-7pm. Our current series: Vocate-- Discovering Self & Connecting with God

Disneyland Trip-- Friday & Saturday, September 28-29
We will leave for Anaheim on Friday evening and return to Fresno on Saturday night. We will be staying at a church near Disneyland on Friday evening. The cost of the event is $100 (ticket, four meals, and transportation. RSVP no later than September 16. This is a firm deadline! We are also in need of chaperones and drivers (drivers must be 25+).

Update-- August 21

Journey & Passage-- Sunday, August 26- 10:45-11:45
We will be meeting in room 11 for bible study, games, and bagels. If you are in Jr. High or Sr. High, then this weekly program is for you! Each week we talk about our lives, we learn about our faith, we have fun together, and we generally hang out.

Back to School BBQ-- Sunday, August 26
The whole family is invited to our back to school barbeque at Woodward Park from 5pm to 8:30pm in the Gazebo. This year we are partnering together with the Childrens Ministry. Bring your entire family. We will have dinner together, play games, and learn about the upcoming program details for the Fall. Don't miss it. Be sure and bring $3 to get into the park and the Gazebo is located approximately 1/2 way around the loop. Last names A-L please bring a side dish. Last names M-Z please bring a dessert. If you cannot bring a dish, please come anyways.

Sunday Night Youth Group Returns-- Sunday, September 9 (5pm to 7pm)
Starting in a few weeks, we are returning to our regularly scheduled program. Each Sunday evening, we will be worshipping together in music, word, and fellowship. Our general program will begin with music and teaching, then move to small groups, and then finally end the evening with games, food, or just hanging out. Please put this on your calendars-- WEEKLY!

Update-- August 13

Journey & Passage-- Not Meeting This Sunday
With the Childrens Ministry practicing the gift of Sabbath this month, we decided to take a week off ourselves. Spend time with your family-- worshipping God, spending time in prayer as a family, and eating family meals.

Back to School BBQ-- Sunday, August 26
The whole family is invited to our back to school barbeque at Woodward Park from 5pm to 8:30pm in the Gazebo. This year we are partnering together with the Childrens Ministry. Bring your entire family. We will have dinner together, play games, and learn about the upcoming program details for the Fall. Don't miss it.

Sunday Night Youth Group Returns-- Sunday, September 9 (5pm to 7pm)
Starting in a few weeks, we are returning to our regularly scheduled program. Each Sunday evening from 5pm - 7pm, we will be worshipping together in music, word, and fellowship. Our general program will begin with music and teaching, then move to small groups, and then finally end the evening with games, food, or just hanging out. Please put this on your calendars-- WEEKLY!

Update-- August 7

Beach Trip-- Wednesday, August 8
We are headed to the beach. The cost is $20 for the day. Meet at UPC at 8:30am. Pick-up at UPC at 9:00pm. Bring a permission slip (click here for a copy), swimsuit, towel, and any beach games/gear.

Journey & Passage-- August 12 @ 10:30am (Room 11)
Journey (our Sr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) and Passage (our Jr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) will meet together in room 11 at 9:45am. We will be hanging out and playing games.

Back to School BBQ-- Sunday, August 26
The whole family is invited to our back to school barbeque at Woodward Park from 5pm to 8:30pm. We will have dinner together, play games, and learn about the upcoming program details for the Fall. Don't miss it.

Update-- July 31

Pool Party @ Erdmans-- Friday, August 3 @ 6:00pm to 8:30pm
All Jr. High and Sr. High students are invited to come out for dinner and swimming at the Erdmans House. Bring some friends. Dinner will be provided. Bring a towel and a swimsuit!

Journey & Passage-- August 5 @ 10:30am (Room 11)
Journey (our Sr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) and Passage (our Jr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) will meet together in room 11 at 9:45am.

Beach Trip-- Wednesday, August 8
We are headed to the beach. The cost is $20 for the day. We will leave around 8am and return around 9pm. Sign up by August 5th!

Back to School BBQ-- Sunday, August 26
The whole family is invited to our back to school barbeque at Woodward Park from 5pm to 8:30pm. We will have dinner together, play games, and learn about the upcoming program details for the Fall. Don't miss it.

Update-- July 24

Movie Night-- Wednesday, July 25 @ 6:00pm to 8:30pm
All Jr. High and Sr. High students are invited to come out for dinner and a movie at Majesty Theatre. Bring your friends for a relaxing evening. Pizza dinner is $5. We are watching Dead Poets Society.

Kid Mentors-- Sunday, July 29 @ 11:30am
This Sunday is our final Kid Mentor time for the summer. The kids really enjoyed it and our teens really showed their servant leadership skills working with the kids.

Journey & Passage-- Sunday, July 29 @ 10:30am (Room 11)
Journey (our Sr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) and Passage (our Jr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) will meet together in room 11 at 9:45am.

Pool Party @ Erdmans-- Friday, August 3 @ 6:00pm to 8:30pm
All Jr. High and Sr. High students are invited to come out for dinner and swimming at the Erdmans House. Bring some friends. Dinner will be provided. Bring a towel and a swimsuit!

Beach Trip-- Wednesday, August 8
We are headed to the beach. The cost is $20 for the day. We will leave around 8am and return around 9pm. Sign up by August 5th!

Update-- July 16

Game Night-- Wednesday, July 18 @ 6:00pm to 8:30pm
All Jr. High and Sr. High students are invited to come out and play board games. Bring your friends for a relaxing evening. Dinner is provided for free. We will meet at UPC.

Kid Mentors-- Sunday, July 22 @ 11:30am
We are still needing students to be consistent each week with serving as a mentor. Please let Justin know if you are going to be there on Sunday or not.

Journey & Passage-- Sunday, July 22 @ 10:30am (Room 11)
Journey (our Sr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) and Passage (our Jr. High Sunday morning worship & bible study program) will meet together in room 11 at 9:45am.

Dinner and A Movie-- Wednesday, July 25 @ 6:00pm to 8:30pm
All Jr. High and Sr. High students are invited to come out and watch a movie in Majesty Theatre. Please bring $5 for dinner. Location: UPC