DCUMC Weekly Youth Updates

Weekly DCUMC Youth Group Newsletter

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

6-7:30pm Bible Study

Saturday, April 4, 2026

4:30pm Decorate the Cross

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Happy Easter!

9am Sunday Morning UMYF

10am Worship

Bible Study

Tuesday, March 31

6-7:30pm

Come join us for Bible Trivia, an engaging watch of The Bible: The Epic Miniseries, and insightful scripture discussions!

Easter Cross Decorating

Saturday, April 4

Sunday Morning UMYF

9 - 9:45am

Join us on Sundays @ 9am for Sunday Morning

United Methodist Youth Fellowship!

This three-week series will help students learn to proclaim Jesus with their words and actions by examining John the Baptist’s bold and unwavering witness.

In this series, students will learn:

Session 1 (3/29): Your voice matters in God's story.

Session 2 (4/5): Your daily choices tell your faith story.

Session 3 (4/12): Following Jesus requires courage and conviction

Youth Group Shirts

We are ordering youth group shirts with our theme for this year. Use the link below to pay for and order your shirt. You can order a short sleeve t-shirt ($13.95), long sleeve t-shirt ($16.95), and/or hooded sweatshirt ($29.95).

Cart extended to April 12.

Click here to order your youth shirt.

Summer Mission Trip

(Grades 9-12)

Date: August 2-7
Where: Camp Occohannock on the Bay
Registration Link
Code: DCUMC
Create an account to register
Cost: $450 - Goal is to fundraise
$25 Deposit (Non refundable)
Click pay deposit and pay remainder as cash/check.
DCUMC will send the final payment. Cost will be based on fundraising and donations.
Register by 3/31

Description:

Last year, they...

Went to Lighthouse ministries,
Served a meal at a food shelter/soup kitchen
Went to the Area Agency on Aging and did clean up
Went to Habitat for Humanity and painted, did some light construction projects, cleaned up spaces and served food

We will leave after breakfast for the day's project and come back either for lunch or pack a lunch and return after lunch. In the afternoon, we will integrate with the other campers (same age group) for all the camp activities.

Click here to register for the Mission Trip through Camp Occohannock

Confirmation 2026

Based on our survey, the best dates to meet for Confirmation are:

Sunday, April 19 11:15am-2:15pm

Sunday, May 3 11:15am-2:15pm

Saturday, May 30; 10am-2pm

Confirmation Sunday May 31

We look forward to Confirmation! It isn't too late to join us!!

Walk MS

Sunday, April 12

Families Welcome!

Remember to wear your ORANGE!!

Click here to register for Walk MS: Virginia Beach Team Name: Moving and Stepping

Youth Council/Church Council

Monday, April 20

6:30pm Youth Council

7pm Church Council

Join us at 6:30pm for a leadership devotional and to create the monthly youth report to present to Church Council.

Stay for the Church Council meeting at 7pm to participate in church business and present youth report.

Daily Lenten Devotional

As we begin to prepare for Easter, I encourage everyone to take something on that draws you closer to God. Each day take time to pray and be in God's Word.

Need a devotional - use these questions and verses.

What Happens When We Give Our Lives To Jesus?

Tuesday, March 31: Can we keep on getting to know Christ so we know Him better? How will that help us? Hebrews 3:13-14

Wednesday, April 1: We are in a race to be closer to Jesus. He wants us to stick with Him to the end. How do we do this? Hebrews 12:1-3

Thursday, April 2: How long does God’s love for you last? Does He want to work out His plans for you? Psalm 138:8

Friday, April 3: God works on us so we WANT to live for Him. How can you shine for Him in the world around you? Philippians 2:12-15

Saturday, April 4: Ever thought of the word “privilege” when it comes to telling others about Jesus? How can we do that? Ephesians 3:7

Sunday, April 5: How can we know more about what God thinks about us? He gave us His Word. How do we know? 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Check out Optimistic Voices! Elana Childress, one of our very own amazing youth, is the co-host of this inspiring podcast about the Child Rescue Center, a UMC mission outreach in Sierra Leone.

Optimistic Voices

Youth Calendars

Click here for youth calendars

Weekly Attendance

Tuesday, March 24

Bible Study

Youth-4; Adults-2

Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29

Senior High District Retreat

Youth-4; Adults-2

Sunday, March 29

Sunday School

Youth-4; Adults-2

Class of 2026

Start working on your scholarship application now!

You only need 100 hours of church activities logged April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.

If you attend worship, Sunday School, and youth on Sunday and/or Wednesday on a weekly basis, this is really easy!

Worship=1 hour

Sunday School=1 hour

Sunday Youth Group=2 hours

Wednesday Bible Study=1 hour

In one regular week, you can earn 5 hours. This doesn't count VBS (10-15 hours) and special youth events that earn you multiple hours. This summer we will have lots of opportunities to earn hours. The mission trip is worth 60 hours. Our Senior High Retreat next March is worth 16 hours.

Scholarship applications are due no later than May 31, 2026. Submissions earlier would be greatly appreciated.

Click on the link for information on the DCUMC College Scholarship.

DCUMC Scholarship Packet

Updated for June 2025-2026 Permission Slips

All youth must have a permission slip on file to attend youth activities. Please complete the 2025-2026 form and turn it into Nikki.

Parent Consent and Liability Release Form (June 1, 2025-June 1, 2026)

Photo-Video Release Form

(June 1, 2025-June 1, 2026)

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