Youth

Donnette Gering helps her granddaughter Amelia Polreis write a story as part of Grandparents and Me Camp at Lake Poinsett in Arlington, South Dakota. Photo by Lilla Marigza, UM News.

Grandparents, kids connect at camp

A unique United Methodist summer camp in South Dakota gives grandparents and grandchildren one-on-one time to create stronger bonds and lasting memories.

When a group of teens accepted Brian Edwards’ invitation to play basketball in the church gym at Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C., it blossomed into a weekly event complete with dinner and fellowship. Photo courtesy of United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina.

Basketball invite leads to ministry

An invitation to play basketball in the church gym led to the Spark After Dark ministry at Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C. Spark After Dark now attracts dozens of youth for open gym time, dinner and fellowship on Sunday nights.

Judicial Council

Church court: A youth must be elected to GC commission

The United Methodist Church’s top court ruled on a question about youth membership on the commission that plans General Conference.

General Conference

Young people share fears, hopes for future church

Speaking during the United Methodist General Conference, young delegates affirm that amid the turmoil there is hope for reconciliation and growth.

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