YOUTH

At First United Methodist Church of Arlington we seek to create an environment where youth can grow in their faith and in community with one another.

We are a space where youth from different ages, races, orientations, and backgrounds come together and make their faith their own in a loving and grace filled environment.

Our Sunday morning program offers youth a different variety of subjects to learn about starting at 10 am in the Underground. Our Sunday Nights begin with games followed by a snack supper, youth led worship and small group discussions lead by our amazing team of youth leaders.

Other youth opportunities include our Testament Youth Choir who help to lead worship in the 8:45 am worship service every Sunday, and the youth leadership team.

Want to know more about what’s happening at FUMCA Youth?

Follow @FUMCA_Youth on social media or text @FUMCAY to 81010

Click below to find sign ups, information, and more.

Youth link tree

Sundays

Join us on Sundays for Worship at 8:45 & 11 am, Bible Study at 10 am, Youth Band from 3-4 pm,

Testament Rehearsal from 4-5 pm, & Youth Group from 5-7:30 pm

Sunday Morning Bible Study

10:00 - 10:45 am | The Underground

Youth gather together as a whole for worship and announcements and then break off into "learning groups" which are a mix of grades as they learn and explore the Bible.

Sunday Night Youth Group

5:00 - 7:30 pm | The Underground

Dinner is served for students in junior and senior high as part of Youth group each Sunday evening. Small groups provide.a place for more discussion and sharing. The last half hour (7-7:30) is optional for hang out and game time, so if you need to leave at 7, that's okay, but if you want to hang out longer, that's okay too!

Email Loni Fancher if you'd like to help with Snack Supper!

Testament Choir

4:00 - 5:00 pm | Choir Room

Testament Choir is part of the Worship Team leading the Contemporary Worship service each week. Students in junior and senior high school are welcome to join, and no try-outs or any other requirements to be musically included. Just join the singing, fellowship, and worship of God through music. Please contact Director Greg Haugen for more information.

Staff

Loni Fancher

Director of Youth Formation

Betsy Spencer

Director of Family Formation

Ministry Safe

Over a decade ago, FUMC of Arlington decided it was of utmost importance to protect children, youth, and special needs individuals from potential harm and provide a loving environment for them.

Additionally, to help us fulfill this obligation, a resolution was passed at the General Conference in 1996 requiring all conferences to adopt policies to safeguard children and youth. The General Board of Discipleship was charged with developing written resources for these policies, which became known as Safe Sanctuaries.

Our MinistrySafe policy, background checks, and MinistrySafe training attempt to do just that for our ministries that work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

To volunteer with children's, youth, and special needs ministries, you must:

Have been an active participant at FUMC of Arlington for a minimum of six months
Fill out a volunteer application
Pass a background check
Read and sign our MinistrySafe policy
Complete provided MinistrySafe training

Required forms to volunteer with the previously stated ministries

Volunteer application
Background check - please get in touch with Taylor Jackson to order your background check.
MinistrySafe policy acknowledgment

Every two years, a MinistrySafe training link is emailed to volunteers wishing to continue volunteering.

Please contact Betsy Spencer or our office at 817.274.2571 for more information or if you have any questions.