Glenn Youth

Glenn Youth seeks to be a safe space for 6th through 12th graders to be themselves, ask questions, have fun, and learn. We understand youth development and promote an environment that focuses on growth. We emphasize trust and building relationships with one another. Glenn Youth is open, accepting, and welcoming to all, and we strive to serve others in our community and abroad.

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Upcoming Events

Glenn Goes to the Movies! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Saturday, November 30, 11:00am | Tucker Movie Tavern (4043 LaVista Rd, Tucker, GA)

We are renting out a theater at Tucker Movie Tavern to help us all get in the Advent & Christmas spirit!  All ages and friends, welcome, but limited spaces with the busy blockbuster Thanksgiving weekend, so please RSVP here. 

$9 per person - cash/check/online payment to the church -- pay online here: www.glennumc.org/give -- Donations for scholarships welcome.  Plus bring money for the concessions (no outside food, please).

Check out the movie trailer here

Wonderfully Made- Loved By God program for 5th-6th graders

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Glenn Youth Drama Production

Friday, March 7 thru Sunday, March 9, 2025

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United Methodist Youth Fellowship

Our United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) takes place most Sunday nights from 6:00-8:30pm in the Youth and Activities Building. A typical night includes sharing a meal, having students practice for choir, and having sessions for Middle and High Schoolers to have fun, enjoy fellowship with one another, and learn more about loving God and neighbor. Subscribe to our Youth at Glenn E-newsletter for updates.

Confirmation

Sundays, January-March, 9:45am, Youth and Activities Building

Confirmation focuses on exploring and understanding basic Christian theology and the call to discipleship, as well as our specific United Methodist heritage and understanding. By choosing to be a part of Confirmation, youth will have the chance to learn, ask questions, make friends, and have fun. Participation does not mean that youth will have to commit to join the church- our faith journeys are lifelong and we encourage youth to explore God, faith, and the church with openness. 7th Graders and Friends in Faith volunteers begin the journey of confirmation - learning, exploring, and growing together to confirm our faith and become professing members of the Church. This year, we are offering a parallel class for older youth and adults who may have missed Confirmation as a middle schooler or simply want to explore and grow together in the Christian journey.

Youth Drama Production

Each year, our talented youth put on a production of a play or musical. We have found this to be an incredible opportunity for growth, leadership development, and community engagement.

Service & Mission

A large part of the identity of Glenn Youth is service. We are committed to expanding the kingdom of God through loving our neighbors, and we serve both locally and internationally, with an emphasis on local partnerships.

 

Recreation Ministries

Glenn Hoops 2024 registration will begin in early Fall! For more info visit bit.ly/GlennHoops.

Worship

Our youth participate in our worship consistently, through acolyting, scripture reading, and leading us in worship through song. Additionally, our talented youth choir leads us in worship and goes on a bi-annual choir tour under the leadership of our Choir Director, Michael Dauterman, and Käthe Wright Kaufman, Associate Director.

Retreats

Our Glenn Youth Retreats are an intentional time for our youth members, youth staff, and adult volunteers to grow in our faith, worship together, and enjoy fellowship! We typically have three retreats per academic year, each being a weekend long. These retreats are an awesome opportunity for new faces to become introduced to our group, and also for Glenn Youth veterans to grow spiritually and in our love for one another.

Learn More

Want to learn more or have any questions about Glenn Youth? Contact Youth Director Ben Ladner.

Learn about Safe Sanctuaries here.