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

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.  Our Tuesday gatherings include a simple dinner that the youth prepare for themselves.

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Esprit

Esprit is the junior high fellowship group. This high-energy group meets weekly on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted. All 6th through 8th grade youth in the community are encouraged to attend.

Genesis

Genesis is our senior high fellowship group. It is open to all youth in grades 9 -12. They meet Sunday evenings from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

Workcamp

The youth programs believe in mission. Our program year ends with a bang as we head off to our summer workcamps. The youth and their adult leaders help repair and weatherize homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals.

Prayer Partners

Each young person has the opportunity to be matched with an adult congregation member. This “partnership” lasts at least until the youth graduates from high school. Both the youth partner and the adult partner are expected to contribute to the friendship. Prayer partners is a way to affirm each youth individually, and provides a tangible connection between youth and the adult members of the congregation. Prayer Partner recognition and Potluck takes place each Spring.

Prayer Partners at the annual potluck

Youth Calendar

​Check out what our Youth Groups have going on.

Youth Ministry Staff

Cathy Weaver

Youth Director