Youth at north decatur

NDUMC’s Youth Ministry is a place and people of full inclusivity and radical hospitality! NDUMC Youth welcomes the questions, curiosities, passions, experiences, and identities of all people. This is a place where people share in food, fellowship, and fun. The mission of NDUMC Youth is to invite people into the story and family of God, make God’s love known to them, and to equip them to go out into the world to be beacons of God’s love, grace, peace, and justice. Come be a part of the good that God is doing in and through the lives of this group!


Sit and worship with Dan and other youth on Sunday mornings during service starting at 10am in the Sanctuary!


NDUMC’s Youth Ministry gathers weekly from 5pm to 7pm in the Parlor. Check the calendar below to see what gatherings and events are coming up!


Want to know more about or get to know NDUMC’s Youth Minister? Check out our staff page and/or reach out via email (dan@ndumc.org) to get coffee! Feel free to contact Dan if you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc.


2024 Youth schedule

All are welcome in NDUMC’s Youth Group! Join Dan and friends for a time of food, fellowship, fun, and growing in our faith! EVERY Sunday 5:00PM - 7:00PM!  


Youth Confirmation Class

Please email Dan the following information: the name(s) and age(s) of your teen(s); whether or not they have been baptized; whether or not they have been confirmed; and whether or not they may be interested in being baptized and/or confirmed. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Dan or Nanci if you have any questions or need more information about confirmation!


October 13th - Atlanta Pride Parade

NDUMC and NDUMC Youth will be participating in the 2024 Atlanta Pride Parade on 10/13 immediately following worship! Check out this link for all the info you will need. The most important bit of info for NDUMC Youth is: Any youth between the age of 12 and 18 who wish to attend must either march in the parade or be accompanied by a parent/guardian to watch. No evening youth on 10/13.


October 20th - NDUMC Youth Pumpkin Carving

Join Dan and friends for a time of food, fellowship, fun, and growing in our faith from 5pm-7pm on 10/20! Our fun on 10/20 will be carving pumpkins together! Be sure to bring your own pumpkin, and I will have the supplies to carve our pumpkins.


October 27th - Chili Cookoff Youth Fundraiser

NDUMC is having a Chili Cookoff on 10/27 with Trunk or Treat, and this Chili Cookoff is a NDUMC Youth Fundraiser that will go towards our new “Not So Fall” Retreat! So, I will need youth to help set up and tear down. Set up will be from 12:30pm-1:15pm, and tear down will be at 5pm. Let me know asap if you are able to help!


October 27th - Trunk or Treat

Join NDUMC for our annual Trunk or Treat on 10/27! I would love for NDUMC Youth to have our own trunk, so please send me ideas you may have. If you and/or your family are wanting to do your own trunk, contact Jon (jon@ndumc.org) to sign up. No evening youth on 10/27.


November 16th-17th - Youth Lock In

Join Dan and friends for our NDUMC Youth Lock-In! Drop off at NDUMC for the lock-in will be at 8:00pm on 11/16 and pickup will be at 9:00am on 11/17 (feel free to stick around for Sunday morning worship). This is a free and great event to invite your friends to! RSVP by emailing dan@ndumc.org. No evening youth on 11/17.


November 24th - Youth Friendsgiving

Join Dan and friends for our annual Friendsgiving from 5pm to 7pm on 11/24 (not held at NDUMC)! Use this link for more details on RSVP’ing and signing up for potluck dishes. Be sure to RSVP and sign up for a potluck dish by 11/18.


November 25th - Volunteering at DCM's Thanksgiving Food Drive

Decatur Cooperative Ministry is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at NDUMC! NDUMC Youth is invited to volunteer from 9am-12pm on 11/25 in the Fellowship Hall. While volunteering, we will have the opportunity to pack Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need. Email Dan by 11/3 to RSVP.


December 1st - NO EVENING YOUTH


December 15th - Youth Christmas Party

Join Dan and friends for NDUMC Youth’s Christmas Party on 12/15 from 3pm to 5pm (not at NDUMC’s building)! We will be having a White Elephant Gift Exchange, so be sure to bring a wrapped gift (don’t spend more than $10). Also, bring your favorite Christmas snack / sweet treat to share with the group! Email Dan (dan@ndumc.org) to RSVP and receive the address for our Christmas Party. No evening youth on 12/15.


December 22nd - NO YOUTH

2025 Youth Schedule

February 7th-9th - "Not So Fall" Retreat

NDUMC Youth’s retreat is now scheduled for February 7th-9th, 2025 at Camp Glisson! On 2/7, drop off at NDUMC will be at 5pm (be sure to eat dinner before arriving). On 2/9, we will aim to be back at NDUMC around 3pm for pickup. The total cost per person for this retreat is $160. However, I am only asking for $75 for each youth that attends. Email Dan if in need of financial assistance. To register, email Dan with the name(s) of your teen(s) that plan to attend our “Not So Fall” Retreat. Once you have emailed me, I will follow up with all necessary forms, payment options, and info needed to attend. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 1/6/2025.