Phyouth and Midyouth Families,

It's time for another update from the youth department! We have a few fun FALL ACTIVITIES coming up in the next few weeks. AND we will be opening up SUMMER REGISTRATIONS on October 15th!

Here are the special FALL EVENTS you won't want to miss:

Youth Party at Hoskyn's Farm (10/20)

All youth (5th-12th) are invited to this fun fall party! (4:15 - 8:00pm). Meet at the church at 4:15pm. We will ride together on a big bus to the farm and return by 8:00pm. No registration required.

Trunk or Treat (10/27)

Youth (8th-12th) are invited to volunteer at Trunk or Treat. Come with your small group and hand out candy! (2:30-5:30pm).

Youth (7th grade), sign-up if you're available to help with setup (noon - 3:30pm). Confirmands earn an extra credit by volunteering! Click HERE to Volunteer for Setup

Thanksgiving Feast (11/24)

All youth (5th-12th) enjoy a fun Thanksgiving meal together! (5:30-7:15pm)

Here are the SUMMER DATES you don't want to miss with signups opening Oct. 15:

Ozark Mission Project (OMP) (6/8 - 6/13)

Youth (incoming 7th - 12th) are invited to join us for a week of service in Jonesboro, AR. Registration link below, opens Oct. 15.

Vacation Bible Camp (6/23 - 6/26)

ALL youth (incoming 5th-12th) are invited to volunteer for VBC. Expect more details and registration after Christmas.

Midyouth Learning and Service Week (7/7 - 7/9)

Midyouth (incoming 5th - incoming 7th) are invited to 3 days of learning, service and fun together. (8:00 - 2:30pm each day). Registration link below, opens Oct. 15.

Assembly (7/14 - 7/18)

Youth (incoming 7th-12th) are invited to Hendrix College for a week of growth, worship, connection and fun with other United Methodist Youth from across the state. Registration link below, opens Oct. 15.

School Kick-off Youth Retreat (8/1 - 8/4)

You won't want to miss brand new event for Phyouth (incoming 7th-incoming 12th). This will be a weekend full of fun activities, connection with each other, and spiritual development. Save the date, more details coming soon.

To see the entire school-year calendar, click the buttons below. You can always find the youth calendars posted at https://phumc.com/youth

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Heather Doherty, hdoherty@phumc.com

Ellen Rowland, erowland@phumc.com

Ozark Mission Project will be June 8-13 in Jonesboro. This year we are taking 7th-graduated 12th graders. This is a physically challenging but rewarding week where our mission teams will serve individuals in the Jonesboro community by helping with construction projects.



Remember, all students must register based on their grade as of fall, 2025. The cost of Ozark Mission Project is $285 due at registration (new 2-payment option this year). This registration fee is non-refundable. Partial and full scholarships are available, email Ellen for more details. Mandatory participant and parent meeting is June 5th, 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Midyouth Learning and Service Days (for incoming 5th - incoming 7th grade) is one of the best events we offer for midyouth! We purposefully develop service opportunities where our students can experience the joy of serving others while learning about and experiencing some of the inequities that exist in our world.

Spots are limited, reserve yours before they are gone! Each day includes a service and learning activity, lunch and a fun activity. Specific activities will be announced closer to summer.

Assembly (July 14-18) is the our longest standing, and most beloved Arkansas Conference Youth Ministry event. Jr High (completed 6th-8th) and Senior High (9th-graduates) are separate groups who stay the same week at Hendrix College. Assembly allows students to be in small groups with United Methodist Youth from across the state, worship together, and participate in fun activities—making memories for a lifetime!



Come enjoy the beautiful campus of Hendrix college, and get the full experience of living in their historic dorms, eating in the award winning cafeteria, and worshipping together in the auditorium with nationally renowned speakers and band. This is an experience you won't want to miss!