The Youth Ministry program is one of the great strengths of JCPC!  It’s a vibrant program where young people (grades 6 – 12) learn and grow in their faith through worship, service to others, the study of God's Word, and frequent fellowship opportunities that empower them to grow into mature Christians.

We have a strong emphasis on servant leadership and faithful discipleship in a community of believers.  Our youth are encouraged to bring friends and visitors are always welcome.  We are spread amongst several local high schools and middle schools, and our youth are athletes, musicians, artists, actors, and scouts.  At JCPC, we value those gifts and the ways our youth use them to express themselves and serve others to the glory of our creator.

Programs

• Youth Group:  Our weekly program for youth embraces learning through fellowship and group activities that emphasize service to God and others. Each week our youth come together for recreation, music, worship, and a thought-provoking lesson, activity, or service project. Middle and High School Youth meet from 5:30 - 7:30 PM each Sunday.
   
• Strings & Things: Do you play guitar, ukulele, drums, keyboard, or sing? We have a small youth band to play praise music for youth group, retreats and worship. We meet regularly for practice.  If you play a more classical instrument for band or orchestra, there will be opportunities to play for worship and we can find music for those instraments to play in the band too. Contact Paster Brian for more info.
   
• Serving the Homeless:  Every second Sunday of the month, the youth head to the homeless shelter at First Presbyterian in downtown Atlanta.  We leave JCPC at 5:45 AM, head downtown, serve breakfast, and grab a bite on the way back.  We are hoping to resume this in the fall.
   
• Retreats, Events, & Summer Programs:  In addition to our regularly schedule events, we also have a Fall retreat, Christmas parties, service projects, pool parties, lock-ins, a prayer vigil, Youth Sunday and monthly worship leadership as liturgists, and they help with community fundraisers like the pumpkin patch, golf tournament, and more.  

For more information:

Craig Cunningham, Youth Elder
973.727.0065 
csguard@gmail.com