YAA (Youth At Aley)
At Aley UMC our students (grades 6-12) are important to us! We encourage them to discover and develop their faith and understanding of the Bible on a personal and communal level. At Aley we understand that not everyone will agree on everything, and that's OK! We encourage youth to develop and take hold of their faith as their own. Our mission in YAA is to develop a community of sacred, authentic, and shared, love value and belonging.
Weekly Gatherings
During the school year, we gather Wednesday night from 6:00-7:30, youth gather to have fun while deepening relationship with God and each other. A typical gathering includes snacks, games, lesson, and application. We focus a lot on serving and justice within our communities. It is a great time to be with other youth in a positive and encouraging environment. We meet in the upstairs youth area across from the sanctuary (enter door 2 on Wednesday's).
We also gather for YAA on Sunday mornings, 9:40-10:20am in the youth area across from the sanctuary (enter from the narthex). We gather to look a little deeper dive into Scripture through themes that connect to what the kids and parent classes are learning about too!
Special Events
Click here for a calendar of events for YAA Fall 2025
We like to spend time together having lots of fun! We've gone bowling, had campfires, packed hygiene kits, gone to Young's Dairy, watched movies, and enjoyed several other fun group activities! We believe that it's important to have some fun while surrounded with good friends.
Summer Camp
Full Week Adventure Awaits:
June 7-12 | June 14-19 | June 21-26
Taste of Adventure Awaits:
June 28-July 1 | July 5-8
Youth are invited to attend Wesley Camp and Retreat Center. This Camp is open to all youth ages 7-17. College age students and adults are encouraged to volunteer as staff.
We spend a week together in fellowship, worship, learning, growing, sharing, and discovery. It is an excellent opportunity for youth to connect with God & each other!
For more information about Camp Wesley, click here.
Youth Serving in Kids' Ministry
Youth serving in Kids' ministry is awesome to see and we're grateful for every youth that signs up to help serve the kids of Aley UMC! To allow opportunity for all youth to serve, please only sign up for one nursery and/or one kids' church spot per month. If we are in need of additional serving, Susan or Pastor Abby will reach out to see if you're available for additional week(s). Please make every effort to be here on the weeks you sign up for; we're counting on you! If something comes up and you're not able to make it, please let Susan and/or Pastor Abby know as soon as possible so we can find other coverage. Youth servants will need to be safe sanctuary trained as well.
Click here to sign up (This sign up is only for youth who are signing up to serve, adults should contact Susan Grinkemeyer)
