Bear Town Youth Happenings

Sunday Night Bear Town Youth

Our next Bear Town Youth meeting will be this Sunday, October 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

We will begin with pizza in the fellowship hall, followed by some games to have a little fun and build relationships. Then, our middle school breakout group will continue our teaching series "On Repeat," a four-session study from the Gospel of Mark, to help us love like Jesus. The high school breakout group will discuss evil and sin and how it presents in our world.

We can't wait to see you on Sunday!

DEADLINE APPROACHING! EXTENDED TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

Habitat for Humanity Service Project

WHO: All youth, friends, and family are invited to participate in this service project!

WHAT: We will be showing love for our neighbors by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County. We will be doing some lawn care and exterior maintenance for some Habitat Homeowners in the Pembroke neighborhood of New Bern.

WHEN: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

WHERE: 2202 Hartford Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562

SIGN-UP: Please sign up by Monday, October 13, 2025, using the link below:

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SERVICE PROJECT

2026 Youth Winter Retreat & Ski Trip

WHAT: Bear Town will be going on a winter retreat to the mountains in January! While there, we will enjoy a time of fellowship, spiritual formation, and, of course, some time on the slopes for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.

WHEN: We will depart from Centenary on the afternoon of Friday, January 16, 2026, and return on Monday, January 19, 2026. 

WHERE: Banner Elk, NC.

COST: The cost to register and attend is $150.00 per youth. In addition, adult chaperones who wish to ski, snowboard, or snow tube will be asked to pay the costs associated with these activities.

Cost SHOULD NOT be a barrier to youth attending. We will not tell anyone that they cannot participate because of financial reasons. If the cost is an impediment to your family, please contact Pastor Tyler.

REGISTRATION: To make plans for travel, registration is due by Monday, December 1, 2025. Space is limited, so please be sure to register quickly if you want to attend! Please sign up using the link:

WINTER RETREAT

If you are interested in attending as a chaperone, please contact Pastor Tyler. Space is limited, so we may not be able to accommodate everyone.

2025-26 Midweek Middle School Hangout



WHO: Middle school students (grades 6-8) and any of their friends!

WHAT: During our time together, there will be devotional time and an opportunity to build and deepen relationships with other middle school students. Snacks will be provided!

WHEN: Midweek Middle School Hangouts will last until 5:30 PM. At that point, students can either enjoy a delicious Wednesday FEAST dinner in the fellowship hall between 5:30 and 6:30 PM or be picked up by a family member or responsible adult.

WHERE: We will provide transportation from Epiphany School of Global Studies, Grover C. Fields, and H.J. MacDonald. A volunteer will be at the church beginning at 3:45 if you prefer to provide your own transportation and drop your middle schooler off at Centenary.

SIGN-UP: If you are the parent or guardian of middle school students interested in participating in the Midweek Middle School Hangouts, please let us know using the link below:

2025-26 MIDDLE SCHOOL HANGOUT INTEREST FORM

Youth Praise Band

The Leaves the 99 Youth Praise Band will have its next practice this Sunday, October 12, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary!

Practices will be held on Sundays when there are Bear Town Youth Meetings.

For more information, please contact Dora Bullock!

2026 Confirmation Class

In the United Methodist Church, confirmation is when a baptized Christian confirms their intention to be a member of the body of Christ and publicly professes their faith in Jesus Christ. To prepare for this profession of faith, we will offer confirmation classes in 2026. These classes will cover core Christian beliefs, the Bible, church history, and United Methodist distinctives. If you are interested in your youth participating in confirmation, please complete the following interest form:

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The deadline to register for Pilgrimage has passed but if you would like to learn more about Pilgrimage or if a youth is interested in attending who has not yet registered, contact Pastor Tyler ASAP!

2025-26 Youth Forms

You can find the 2025-26 Bear Town Youth forms below. Please complete them and return them to Pastor Tyler:

• Authorization & Waiver
• Covenant of Conduct
• Youth Information Form

Support Bear Town Youth!

There are always several ways you can help with Bear Town Youth! We couldn't do what we do with our youth without the dozens of people who offer their support by giving their time, talent, and treasure. Won't you be one of them?

Provide Snacks or a Meal:

One of the best ways you can help is to provide snacks for our Wednesday Middle School Hangout or a meal for our Sunday night youth meetings. If you are interested, sign up below:

• Middle School Hangout Snacks: SIGN UP
• Sunday Night Youth Dinner: SIGN UP

Volunteer Your Time:

There are a variety of ways you can get involved by volunteering with our youth:

• Sunday Night Youth Meetings: In order to comply with our Safe Sanctuaries Policy, which exists to protect children and vulnerable adults, we are required to have at least two adults present with youth at all times, which means on Sunday nights, we need volunteers when we split into our high school and middle school small groups!
• Youth Sunday School: We offer two small groups that meet during the Sunday School hour from 10:00 to 10:45 on Sundays during the fall, winter, and spring. These groups are split by age. We are looking to add additional adults who are willing to lead or co-lead these small groups!
• Service Projects: Our goal is to participate in at least one service-oriented event each month, and these events often require additional volunteers to make them happen!

If you are interested in volunteering in one of these areas, please contact Pastor Tyler.

Support the Youth Designated Fund:

Our Youth Designated Fund provides funding for special events and other activities beyond the amount we have budgeted each year for youth ministry. You can give online using this link: 

YOUTH FUND

Here are some important dates to have on your calendar:

• Saturday, October 18: Habitat For Humanity Community Service
• Wednesday, October 29: Centenary UMC Trunk or Treat
• Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 9: NCCUMC Pilgrimage (Rocky Mount, NC)
• Friday, December 12 to Saturday, December 13: Christmas Party & Lock In
• January 16 to January 19, 2026: 2026 Youth Winter Retreat and Ski Trip

To sign up for events or check out our plan here page, use the link below:

PLAN HERO PAGE

Bear Town Youth Leadership

Rev. Tyler Moore, Associate Pastor

Email: tylermoore@centenarychurch.com

Cell Phone: 336-693-0606 (call or text)

Church Office Phone: 252-637-4181

Dora Bullock, Youth Ministry Associate & Director of Children's and Youth Music

Email: dorabullock@centenarychurch.com

Church Office Phone: 252-637-4181