The Youth Ministry at First United Methodist Church Santa Monica is a community of youth and adult volunteers who gather weekly to explore and grow in faith together. They meet weekly Sunday nights at 6 p.m., outside at the First UMC Courtyard. Email Tricia Guerrero if you would like to get connected to this group for youth in grades 6-12.
Watch the 2020-2021 Youth Year-End Video:
Our hope for the Youth Ministry is that it is a place where youth in grades 6-12 can come and experience unconditional love and support. We believe that faith is a lifelong process of growth and development that must be journeyed with others in community. Our program is focused on Jesus as the one who shows us how to live with purpose and conviction. We intentionally create space for our youth to ask deep and challenging questions to explore what a relevant faith looks like in Santa Monica in the 21st century.
As a group we hold three core values:
AUTHENTICITY
We value honesty even when it’s difficult and strive to create a space where it is safe to share questions, doubts, and struggles without fear or shame.
HOSPITALITY
We are an inclusive community where each individual student is welcomed and appreciated for their uniqueness, rather than the ability to conform.
COMMUNITY
We are intentional in our efforts to build connections within the youth group on Sunday nights, and also to keep our youth connected to the broader church community and to purposely foster healthy relationships with children and adults.
Tricia Guerrero is the Pastoral Associate for Family Ministries. Questions about Youth Ministry? Email her or call (310) 393-8258 ext. 104.
UMYF Benediction
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.