Youth Ministries
Who are we?
Fairmont Youth Ministries is a safe place for any student in grades 6-12 to learn and grow. You don’t have to be Presbyterian, either – we welcome all faith backgrounds and beliefs! Stop by and see for yourself what it’s all about.
What do we do?
Fairmont Youth typically meets September – May on Sunday afternoons from 12:00pm – 1:30pm at the church. Each week we gather for lunch, recreation, and Bible study. Our study lessons vary, but are always conducted using an age-based format with an adult leader.
Mission Trips and Retreats
Each summer the senior high students (incoming ninth graders through graduating seniors) go on a summer trip. These trips are always a spiritual retreat, a service work trip, or a hands-on labor experience, with the trip’s purpose rotating every year. One thing that remains consistent, however, is the opportunity to explore God’s love for the students and for others in our communities through spiritual discipline (and building houses doesn’t hurt, either!). After these trips, the youth are invited to share their experiences during a Sunday worship service.
Confirmation Class
Confirmation is an opportunity for any ninth grade student to confirm his or her faith and become a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. (Those still in high school who are in grades 10-12 and are not yet confirmed may join the confirmation class or the adult membership class).
The classes cover a variety of topics including church history, polity, and personal faith development, and each student is paired with a Session Elder who serves as a prayer partner.