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Youth Programs at UMCWC for Grades 6 - 12
We want every youth to discover the unique, invaluable, masterpiece that God has created them to be,
to trust and love God, to be Christ-like, to be led by the Holy Spirit, and to overflow with love, peace, hope, and joy!

For all the latest Youth updates and event info, follow us on Instagram
and contact Youth Ministries Director, Cory Smith: cory@umcwc.org
and ask to be added to the weekly youth email update.

Weekend Service Retreat
@ The Philadelphia Project
January 15-17, 2027

Summer Service Trip 2027
TBD

SOME OF OUR PAST SERVICE TRIPS
2026 - Appalachia Service Project
Greenbrier County, WV
2025 - ASP Cocke County, TN
2024 - YouthWorks
Lake Traverse Reservation, SD
2023 - Youth Works, Philadelphia, PA
2022 - Youth Works, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
2021 - Good Works, Pottstown, PA
2020 - Good Works, St. Peter's, PA
2019 - ASP Johnson County, TN
2018 - The Philadelphia Project
2017 - Mission of Hope: Haiti
2016 - The Philadelphia Project
2015 - Mission of Hope: Haiti

youth group
FUN / MEANINGFUL / ENCOURAGING
Most Sundays 5:30-8:00pm
in the Youth Room
Usually consisting of Snack Supper
($5.00 suggested donation), Games,
Worship & Small Group Discussions

1st Sundays of the month -
United Friends Dance Party
formerly called Web Dance

EXAMPLES OF YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
Scavenger Hunt, Sardines, Trivia,
Corn Maze, Dodgeball, Volleyball,
9-Square-in-the-Air, Spam Night,
Christmas Caroling, Capture the Flag,
Karaoke, Go Carts, Escape Rooms,
Super Bowl Party, Bowling, & MORE!

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UPCOMING...

  • Multiple Dates
    Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    for any youth not in Confirmation Class (grades 6 and up)
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  • Multiple Dates
    Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    for grades 6 and up
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  • Oct 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Oct 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
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  • United Friends Dance Party
    United Friends Dance Party
    Nov 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Nov 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Formerly called Web Dance. High schooler hosted dance for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Youth Room
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  • Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Eagles vs. Panthers
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  • Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Help us determine when and where we're going.
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  • Youth Group Amaizing Race
    Youth Group Amaizing Race
    Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mast Farms' Corn Maze, LLC, 2715 Main St, Morgantown, PA 19543, USA
    Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Mast Farms' Corn Maze, LLC, 2715 Main St, Morgantown, PA 19543, USA
    Flashlight Corn Maze Race & More @ Mast Farms
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  • Youth Group Scavenger Hunt
    Youth Group Scavenger Hunt
    Oct 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    Oct 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    United Methodist Church of West Chester, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
    for grades 6-12
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Sunday Mornings for Youth: 10:00-11:00 am

Confirmation Class

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Confirmation is for grades 6 and up, during which Confirmands question, learn, grow, and hopefully, commit to going all-in on living the abundant Christian life. Interested students should talk to Cory to find out when the next class will meet. 

Youth Bible Study
(a.k.a. Sunday School)

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Bible Study for any youth
not participating in Confirmation.
Almost every Sunday 10-11am

in the other half of the Youth Room.

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