Parents Page
YOUTH GROUPS OF FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF PELHAM
May-June Newsletter
Welcome!
As Parents of the members of our Youth Fellowship Groups, we welcome you and hope that your child
find the experience of Youth Groups to be rewarding and Spirit-filled. We strive to give our youth
opportunities to grow in their own faith, serve others and follow their own paths of maturity with some of
the lessons they may learn as active members of our fellowship time together.
This Parents Page outlines a recognized strength of First Congregational Church of Pelham is its
ministry to and with young people. We are very proud of our Youth Groups and of our Youth Ministry. Two
things make our program successful – the full participation and cooperation of the young people who
choose to be Youth Group members and the awesome dedication of the adults who volunteer their time,
talent and energy to be Youth Group advisors.
The First Congregational Church Youth Fellowships offers two Youth Groups for teens.
The JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP for grades 6 through 8 meets on Sundays at 4:00 P.M. when a church
activity is planned.
The SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets on Sundays at 6:30 PM under the leadership of Rev. Bill
Ferguson.
The goal of the Youth Groups is to provide a Christian environment where our young people can be
together, work together, learn together, and grow together. We stress self-esteem, positive
relationships, clear communication, responsible behavior, good decision making based on strong
values, mutual respect, and Christian character. The growth and well being of each individual involved in
our Youth Group is a priority.
All of our Youth Groups are open to the community. Youth Group is not a substitute for church
attendance, Sunday school, or Confirmation. We encourage our members to worship regularly and
participate fully in their family churches.
Sunday night Youth Group meetings may include: discussions on topics focused on youth issues
(cheating, dating, music, competition, integrity, values, etc.), games, group building experiences, and
worship. Our program may also include ski trips, retreats, lock-ins, and a variety of opportunities to serve
others. Our Youth Groups meetings are divided into 5 distinct components” Service to the Community,
Service to the Church, Fundraising, Fellowship and Discussions.
Youth Group members are kept informed about our activities through The SHOUT-OUT, published every
other month and by checking the church website at www.pelhamucc.org.
We believe that the behavior of our Youth Group members outside of Youth Group absolutely impacts
the character of our Youth Group. We ask our members to choose wisely and think carefully about what
they do both in and out of Youth Group.
COSTS
We do our best to keep the cost of Youth Group events low and reasonable. Throughout the year we will
have fundraisers to help support the activities we participate in. we do not want cost to be a deciding
factor for your children to attend or not attend or program. If you have any concerns about the costs of our
programs, please speak with Rev. Bill so we can ensure your child’s participation with us. Confidentiality
will be maintained.
SAFETY CONCERNS
The safety and well being of each and every Youth Group member and Advisor is a priority. It is our goal
to provide a secure environment where our young people feel comfortable and their parents feel
confident that their sons and daughters will be safe. With the community’s increased concerns about
“Child Safety”, it is important for you to know how e attempt to insure the well-being of our Youth Group
members. We want our Youth Group experience to be positive for everyone involved.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety and well being of our young people,
please do not hesitate to call either Rev. Bill Ferguson (603-635-7025) or our Christian Education
Chairperson.
We are committed to developing policies that will ensure quality people supervise our children. CORI
(Background) Checks are required before adults are allowed to become a Youth Group leader.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
Parents, your continued support of your children and our program is very important. We thank you in
advance for helping us to ensure that our program is a very good one. Please let us know how we can
support you in your role as a parent.
May-June Newsletter
Welcome!
As Parents of the members of our Youth Fellowship Groups, we welcome you and hope that your child
find the experience of Youth Groups to be rewarding and Spirit-filled. We strive to give our youth
opportunities to grow in their own faith, serve others and follow their own paths of maturity with some of
the lessons they may learn as active members of our fellowship time together.
This Parents Page outlines a recognized strength of First Congregational Church of Pelham is its
ministry to and with young people. We are very proud of our Youth Groups and of our Youth Ministry. Two
things make our program successful – the full participation and cooperation of the young people who
choose to be Youth Group members and the awesome dedication of the adults who volunteer their time,
talent and energy to be Youth Group advisors.
The First Congregational Church Youth Fellowships offers two Youth Groups for teens.
The JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP for grades 6 through 8 meets on Sundays at 4:00 P.M. when a church
activity is planned.
The SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets on Sundays at 6:30 PM under the leadership of Rev. Bill
Ferguson.
The goal of the Youth Groups is to provide a Christian environment where our young people can be
together, work together, learn together, and grow together. We stress self-esteem, positive
relationships, clear communication, responsible behavior, good decision making based on strong
values, mutual respect, and Christian character. The growth and well being of each individual involved in
our Youth Group is a priority.
All of our Youth Groups are open to the community. Youth Group is not a substitute for church
attendance, Sunday school, or Confirmation. We encourage our members to worship regularly and
participate fully in their family churches.
Sunday night Youth Group meetings may include: discussions on topics focused on youth issues
(cheating, dating, music, competition, integrity, values, etc.), games, group building experiences, and
worship. Our program may also include ski trips, retreats, lock-ins, and a variety of opportunities to serve
others. Our Youth Groups meetings are divided into 5 distinct components” Service to the Community,
Service to the Church, Fundraising, Fellowship and Discussions.
Youth Group members are kept informed about our activities through The SHOUT-OUT, published every
other month and by checking the church website at www.pelhamucc.org.
We believe that the behavior of our Youth Group members outside of Youth Group absolutely impacts
the character of our Youth Group. We ask our members to choose wisely and think carefully about what
they do both in and out of Youth Group.
COSTS
We do our best to keep the cost of Youth Group events low and reasonable. Throughout the year we will
have fundraisers to help support the activities we participate in. we do not want cost to be a deciding
factor for your children to attend or not attend or program. If you have any concerns about the costs of our
programs, please speak with Rev. Bill so we can ensure your child’s participation with us. Confidentiality
will be maintained.
SAFETY CONCERNS
The safety and well being of each and every Youth Group member and Advisor is a priority. It is our goal
to provide a secure environment where our young people feel comfortable and their parents feel
confident that their sons and daughters will be safe. With the community’s increased concerns about
“Child Safety”, it is important for you to know how e attempt to insure the well-being of our Youth Group
members. We want our Youth Group experience to be positive for everyone involved.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety and well being of our young people,
please do not hesitate to call either Rev. Bill Ferguson (603-635-7025) or our Christian Education
Chairperson.
We are committed to developing policies that will ensure quality people supervise our children. CORI
(Background) Checks are required before adults are allowed to become a Youth Group leader.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
Parents, your continued support of your children and our program is very important. We thank you in
advance for helping us to ensure that our program is a very good one. Please let us know how we can
support you in your role as a parent.
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