Click below for the fall and September youth newsletter. Please take a look at what we have coming up and let me know if you have any questions 🙂 – Robbie Frederiksen, LGUMC Youth Director, rfrederiksen13@gmail.com
Children and Youth
Messy Church, Sunday, March 28
LGUMC’s Messy Church will be back Sunday, March 28 from 11-12pm.
There will be arts & crafts, games and other fun activities.
RSVP to kids@lgumc.org.
For more information on Messy Church: https://lgumc.org/messy-church/
Wednesday’s Catch-up, January 27, 2009
This week’s Wednesday’s Catch-up is with one of LGUMC’s mission projects. See their new social-media video. For more info. go to www.GracePreschoolLosGatos.com
Winter 2020-21 Events for Youth
Youth Group
Every Sunday Los Gatos UMC hosts a joint-youth group with students from all over California. Students gather to check in with one another, play games, and join in conversations about faith. Meetings typically last an hour and begin at 7pm.
Bible Study
Youth gather over Zoom every week to read through a chapter of the Bible and discuss everything from the cultural context, authorship, historical significance, and impact on our faith in modern days. Knowledge about the Bible is not needed to join in on these readings as each reading is designed for students who are both well versed or new to the Bible.
Winter Retreat
Have you wondered why we do church 2,000 years after Jesus? Curious as to why we even do this thing called “faith”? Join us for a weekend of gatherings over Zoom for activities, discussions, movies, and games that help us grow closer to one another and closer to God. The retreat will begin on Friday, January 22nd and go through Sunday, January 24th with lots of different events happening. We hope you will join us!
Reach Out
Thinking of trying out one of our meetings? Reach out to LGUMC’s Youth Director Robbie Frederiksen (rfrederiksen13@gmail.com or 503-816-1055) to talk more about it.
Fall 2020 Events for Youth
Pumpkin Patch (October 20th)
Bring $10 and join us from 5pm-7pm on Sunday afternoon for dinner and a trip to the pumpkin patch! Pumpkins will be carved and decorated on the 27th at the Halloween Party.
Halloween Party (October 27th)
San Ramon UMC has invited area United Methodist youth a chance to celebrate Halloween together. Feel free to wear a costume and bring your pumpkin for the carving! The night will be filled with games, food, and new friends. Rides will be organized from Los Gatos UMC to San Ramon UMC. Please RSVP by October 23rd.Â
Friendsgiving (November 22nd)
Concord UMC has invited Los Gatos UMC a chance to share a thanksgiving themed dinner together at their church. Bring a dish to share and let’s fill our bellies as we share a meal of gratitude together. Rides will be organized from Los Gatos UMC to Concord UMC. Please RSVP by November 17th.
Joint Lock-In (January 3rd)
Central UMC is hosting local Methodist youth groups to join us for a joint lock-in in Stockton. Lock-In’s go from 8pm the night of to 8am the morning after with those 12-hours being filled with games, prizes, food, worship, and lots of laughs. Cost is $10 you must RSVP by December 30th.Â
Please contact Youth Director Robbie Frederiksen (rfrederiksen13@gmail.com or 503-816-1055) for more information about how to get involved or about what to look forward to in the fall.
Vacation Bible School 2020
Unfortunately, due to the current situation we are having to cancel VBS for 2020.Â
We are saddened that we won’t be able to see and celebrate with the children, however, know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers and that you are safe and well.
If you have already paid for the VBS registration you can either receive a full refund or please consider the registration a donation to LGUMC, which goes to our Children’s Ministry fund.
Our Children’s Ministry Director, Shelley Ahn-Wong, will be in touch with you via email.
Thank you for your understanding. We will get through this together with the strength of our Lord.
Toyon Camp
2019 Toyon Camp
Sunday, July 7, 4:30PM–Saturday – July 13, 11AM at Monte Toyon
Toyon Camp serves children entering 3rd grade through 9th grade. Come spend a week in nature and deepen your relationship with God.
This is an opportunity for your children and youth to be a part of a week of faith formation through an intentional Christian living community, curriculum in small groups with daily themes that are woven throughout the day, meaningful worship—and, of course, all that makes camp, camp! We have campfires, a challenge course, arts and crafts, and progressive programming, so each age group has a unique experience!
Toyon Camp pricing:
- Tier 1, $465
- Tier 2, $415
- Tier 3, $365
For more info, check out www.calnevypm.org or contact Shari Sandoval , 916.374.1528
Messy Church June 24
Interested in Messy Church? Our next one is on Sunday, June 24 starting at 11:00am in the Sanctuary.You can find out all the details and more on our Messy Church page.