We’re proud of our youth groups. First Presbyterian has two active and spirited youth groups for grades 6 through 12. Esprit is a group designed especially for young people in grades 6, 7 and 8; Genesis welcomes high schoolers. Regular programming takes place weekly from September through June, and includes a variety of age-appropriate activities, including service projects, fundraisers, and fellowship. A young person is not required to attend or join First Presbyterian Church in order to participate in our youth programs. Our youth groups include young people from many area schools, including: Central, Garber, John Glenn, Western, Pinconning, Frankenmuth, Immanuel Lutheran, Cramer and Handy.

             Activities emphasize group building, self-esteem development and commitment to Christian living. We want youth to view church as a safe and loving home where they are respected, supported, valued, celebrated and forgiven when necessary.

             Youth Bible Study is called “TNT, or “Tuesday Night Talk,” and takes place weekly after the Tuesday worship service, 7:30-9:00 pm. TNT provides fun, creative, and surprising ways for youth to examine and discover the truths of our faith. The group serves not only as a place for study, but as a caring and supportive community for all of those who attend. .

            The youth programs believe in mission. Each summer, the youth travel out of state to workcamps where they repair and winterize homes of persons in need. The groups are accompanied by adults from the congregation who also participate in the home repair projects.