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

Testament Rehearsal at 4 pm, & Youth Group from 5-7 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 - 7:00 pm | The Underground

Small groups happen every Sunday, beginning with dinner at 5:00 pm. We will have large group time, followed by small groups. Afterward, games are played in the Great Hall until 7:00 pm. This is a great time to strengthen relationships and make new friends. A snack supper is provided each Sunday.

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

What is Testament Choir?

For over three decades Testament Choir led the music weekly in the 8:15 Sanctuary service. They now are part of the Worship Team assisting in leading the 8:45 am worship service every Sunday in the Great Hall.

Membership in the choir is open to all students in Junior High and High School. Sixth Grade students can join Testament immediately following graduation from Confirmation. There are no try-outs and you don't have to be musically inclined; just come, sing, enjoy the fellowship and worship God through music.

In addition to being a part of the Worship team for the 8:45 am service, Testament also prepares special Advent, Christmas and Easter music for the church each year. They also perform musical programs for the community, and present a concert of music prepared for their annual summer choir tour.

In past years, Testament has traveled Coast-to-Coast from California to Florida and points between including Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, and Washington DC. Their travels have taken them to visit and/or perform in 27 states. They have sung onstage at both Disneyland and Disney World, led worship at the Air Force Academy Chapel and on the rim of the Grand Canyon. During these trips, they sing in churches, nursing homes and homeless shelters, they visit local attractions and work in mission at food banks while having lots of fun fellowshipping with one another.

Rehearsal: Sundays, 4:00 pm | Choir Room

Age: 7th–12th grade

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.