YG
YG is every Wednesday from 6-7:45. We will eat at the community dinner at 5:30(Dinner starts at 5:00 if you want to eat earlier). If you can not make it to the community dinner, do not worry, there will ALWAYS be food in the youth room.
YG- Schedule
6:00-6:30- Lesson
6:30-7:00- Small Groups
7-7:45- Games
7:15-7:45- Bells- Anyone who wants to be in Bells can go to the bell room at 7:15.
September
Open Table Worship
Open table worship is an intergenerational worship experience. September 3rd will be our first worship time. The youth can sit with their families, or they can sit at the youth table. We will help clean up and then play some games in the gym until 7:45.
Youth Room Excape Night
Hey everyone! Mark your calendars for September 17th because you won’t want to miss this epic event! Get ready to team up and dive into a thrilling escape room experience in the youth room!
You’ll be "locked" in with your squad, racing against the clock to solve puzzles and crack codes to escape! It’s all about teamwork, strategy, and a little bit of fun chaos.
This is the perfect chance to invite your pals and show off your problem-solving skills. Who knows? You could be the team that escapes with time to spare!
- Arrival: Please get there by 6:00 PM
- Time’s Up: We’ll wrap things up by 7:45 PM, so be ready for some fast-paced fun!
YG
YG or Youth Group is every Wednesday from 6-7:45. In September, we have 2 regular youth groups on the 10th & 24th. YG is an inclusive community building lifelong Christians who gather together, grow in their faith, and go into the world. All are welcome to attend youth group. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Rebecca Bowles.
October
Scary movie Night also not so Scary Movie Night
Chills and Thrills is the YG's Scary movie night event. We will be watching a scary movie in the youth room. There will be pizza and lots of snacks from 6-8.
Trunk-or-treat
The church is hosting a trunk or treat event. Families are invited to participate by bringing a trunk, or the youth are welcome to decorate the youth trunk. Rebecca's truck will be there with a canopy for decoration. If you want to help decorate, please arrive 30 minutes early. We will have plenty of candy and food available. This is a great event for friends and family to enjoy!
YG
YG or Youth Group is every Wednesday from 6-7:45. In October, we have 4 regular youth groups on the 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd. YG is an inclusive community building lifelong Christians who gather together, grow in their faith, and go into the world. All students in 6th-12th grades are welcome to attend youth group. Dinner is offered from 5 pm -6 pm; however, if you are going to miss dinner, there will be food in the youth room. We have chicken nuggets, French fries, and an air fryer. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Rebecca Bowles.
November
YG
YG or Youth Group is every Wednesday from 6-7:45. In November, we have 1 regular youth group on the 5th. YG is an inclusive community building lifelong Christians who gather together, grow in their faith, and go into the world. All students in 6th-12th grades are welcome to attend youth group. Dinner is offered from 5 pm -6 pm; however, if you are going to miss dinner, there will be food in the youth room. We have chicken nuggets, French fries, and an air fryer. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Rebecca Bowles.
Open Table Worship
Open table worship is an intergenerational worship experience. November 12th will be our 2nd worship time. The youth can sit with their families, or they can sit at the youth table. We will help clean up and then play some games in the gym until 7:45.
Fall Youth Retreat
Join us for the Whole & Holy Fall Youth Retreat November 14–16 at Camp Chippewa! This connectional event brings together multiple youth groups for a weekend of worship, friendship, adventure, camp activities, and games. The retreat is open to all students in grades 6–12. The cost is $50, and sign-up is due by October 15. Our youth group will meet at Countryside UMC at 6:00 PM on Friday to ride together in the church van and will return to the church by noon on Sunday. Don’t miss this chance to grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and have a ton of fun along the way!
Late Night Game Night
Join us for Late Night Game Night on Saturday, November 23, from 6:00–10:00 PM! The first two hours (6–8 PM) will be full-on Nerf battles—bring your own blaster, and we’ll provide the darts. After that, we’ll shift gears into late-night group games like Mafia and more (8–10 PM). We’ll have pizza, soda, and snacks to keep the energy going all night. This event is open to all 6th–12th graders, and friends are always welcome. We know it’s a school night for some, so if you need to leave early, that’s okay—just don’t miss the fun!
Advent Workshop
Advent Worship 6-7. This event is open to the whole family.
December
Cookies with Santa
Dec 3 6-7:45
Christmas Caroling
Dec 10 6-7:45
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Get ready for an unforgettable night at our Countryside Youth Christmas Lock-In on December 12–13! We’ll kick things off at 7:00 PM Friday night and keep the fun going all the way until 8:00 AM Saturday morning. The night will be packed with games, food, worship, shopping, and holiday fun. Cost is $10, plus bring extra money to help buy gifts for foster kids as part of our Christmas giving project. This event is open to all youth, and it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season together. Join us at Countryside UMC (3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS) for a night you won’t forget!
Christmas Party at Olive Garden
Celebrate the season with us at the Countryside Youth Group Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 17, from 6:00–8:00 PM! We’ll head to Olive Garden in Topeka for dinner (don’t forget to bring money for your meal) and then enjoy a White Elephant gift exchange—please bring a wrapped gift valued at less than $10. It’s going to be a fun night of laughter, good food, and Christmas cheer, so invite a friend and join us!
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