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!  



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 to RSVP.


December 1st - Youth Confirmation Interest Meeting

On 12/1 from 11:15am-12pm, we’ll be having a confirmation interest meeting for parents and youth! If you think you may be interested in being confirmed, please join us for a discussion about a new confirmation class in early 2025.


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

December 29th - Trinity Table

Join Dan, Diane Stubbs, and NDUMC as we volunteer at Trinity Table on 12/29! This volunteer opportunity is for teens, parents, and families. We will leave NDUMC at 11:30am and be back around 2:30pm. Bring your own sack lunch, as we will eat it quickly before we leave. Be sure to wear closed toed shoes and warm clothes (dress in layers). No evening youth on 12/29."

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.