Education / Youth Groups/ Mission

Sunday Mornings:

Adult Sunday School Class
9:00 – 9:50 a.m.

The Seeker’s Class
Current Study: The Wired Word (current events explored in light of Scripture)

Youth Sunday School – 6th-12th Grades
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Teachers: Jessica Robbins and Amy Hampton
Current Study: The Amazing Bible Race
takes youth on a scavenger hunt through the Bible.
Currently the youth are on Leg 1 which consists of the first five books of the Bible.

Children’s Sunday School – Pre-K through 5th Grades
During Traditional Service which begins at 10:00 a.m.

Current Study: Seasons of the Spirit (a lectionary based study)

Wednesday Evening: (School year only)

Snack Supper
5:30 until 6:30 p.m.

A suggested donation of $2.00 per person to help defray the cost of the meal.

Youth Groups
6:30 – 7:30pm

Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF)

Lower level classroom (Grades 2-5)
Sponsors: Amy Hampton and Jessica Robbins

Disciples Youth – Middle and High School

Third floor youth room (Grades 6-12)
Sponsors: Brad Bowker, Tim Robbins, and Brian Wright

Youth Sports

Disciples Youth Volleyball Team

In the fall, practices are held every Wednesday night following youth group meetings, and all 6th-12th grade youth are welcome to join—no experience necessary. Practices are held from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Games are played on Tuesdays at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (84th & Pioneers Blvd.). The season is approximately 8 weeks long, followed by a double elimination tournament. A special feature of the volleyball program is the exciting Parent/Sponsor vs. Youth Challenge that takes place in January or February.

Additional Opportunities for Youth at FCC

In addition to Wednesday evening activities, youth have a variety of opportunities for service, growth, and fellowship through participation in fall and spring regional retreats, summer camping at Kamp Kaleo in Burwell, Nebraska, the International Affairs Seminar (for juniors and seniors in high school and college freshmen), mission trips, Vacation Bible School, the CROP Walk, Souper Bowl Sunday, 30 Hour Famine, lock-ins, Youth Sunday, planned “Zone” events with other Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ youth in Lincoln, and fundraisers such as pancake and spaghetti luncheons. Youth may also serve as greeters, worship leaders, ushers, functional department members, and members of the diaconate.

During the summer, a variety of activities take place. You may call the church office (475-4289) in late May to talk with Jessica Robbins, Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults Ministries about the summer schedule. Those who are musically inclined are encouraged to share their talents vocally and/or instrumentally in worship, choir, and FCC’s brass quartet. You may talk with Mark Miller, Director of Music Ministries. Mark can be reached by leaving a message at the church office - 475-4289.