. . . is central to the Christian Community. At First Presbyterian youth are involved in a number of different ways. Each Summer on "Youth Sunday" our youth share about their summer experiences. They share powerful testimonies about how God had worked in their lives through our summer trips. 

. . . is a cornerstone of church life in the reformed tradition. Through various activities in our youth program, youth are encouraged to worship Christ with their minds as well as their hearts. We explore and learn about a variety of different topics throughout the year. We have Bible studies, learn about the effects of drugs and alcohol, learn how to cope with stress, etc.

. . . God calls us "out." Mission, at home and abroad, is another way we worship God in faith and life. The youth at First Presbyterian participate in mission and service projects both locally and away from home. We understand mission trips to be windows through which to see the world and God's vision for it in new ways Mirrors in which to see ourselves, our church, and our culture more clearly Doorways through which we enter into deeper fellowship with God and our neighbor Voices through which we may hear God's call to us.

Our program has worked with local ministry partners, like Sharing and Caring, Humane Society, and many other local ministry groups. Our ministry is also committed to exposing our youth to a diversity of mission experiences, often outside our community.  Previous mission trips have been to Charlotte, NC and St. Simons, GA.  For 2019 we are planning a mission trip to Nashville, TN with CSM.

. . . Life as a young person in a community of faith certainly means fellowship. At First Presbyterian we have tons of fun as we grow in our faith. Throughout the year, we take time out to simply have fun, get to know each other better, and to make our group stronger.