YG- Youth Group
Countryside Youth
At Countryside UMC, our Youth Ministry is a place where middle and high school students can belong, grow, and live out their faith together. Through worship, small groups, service projects, and fun events, students discover how God’s love shapes their lives and how they can make a difference in the world. Whether you’re new to church or deeply rooted in faith, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to walk with you on your journey.
MISSION: Countryside’s ministry to children and youth is an inclusive community building lifelong Christians who gather together, grow in their faith, and go into the world.
CORE VALUES:
- Leadership: Preparing to be bold change-makers in the community
- Acceptance: An inclusive community, welcoming all children and youth
- Faith: Continually growing as a follower of Jesus
- Grace: Loved and valued by God, no matter what
- Relationship: We have fun with friends while building respectful connections with self, peers, and adults.
- Safety: We diligently attend to the physical and emotional safety of all who gather in our church community.
Youth participate in YG, God Squad, mission trips, bell choirs, and so much more. Contact Rebecca Bowles, Youth Ministry Coordinator, for more information – Rebecca.
Please take a look at the wonderful opportunities for youth & join us!
Rebecca Bowles
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Youth Ministries
Youth Group
(Sunday Nights)
Y.G. (Youth Group)
5:00-7:00pm, including dinner
Music & Arts
Youth Praise Band:
Youth Praise Band currently is not meeting. Contact Rebecca if you are interested.
Bell Choirs:
Countryside Ringers is our youth bell choir of 6-12 graders. Rehearsal time for 2026-27 TBA.
Summer-Time
God Squad:
This is our ongoing youth service group that provides hands-on service in the community through a variety of means and places.
Community Garden:
Every spring, our youth prepare and plant a garden in the church’s south lot. They water and care for the plants, and invite the community to enjoy the harvest!
Summer YG:
During the summer, the youth group meets at the church to enjoy a casual Bible study and a fun activity.
Mission In Motion
Youth Mission Trips:
Countryside youth are committed to making this world a more beautiful and just place for God’s creation to exist in. We are committed to mission at the local, national and international levels, and to developing leadership in our youth as they learn the importance of mission and service.
Our mission trips spend a week of hard work helping others in need. The final days of our trips are spent sightseeing and doing other fun activities.
Hands In Praise Puppet Ministry
We are currently looking for a leader for this group. If you are interested, please talk to Rebecca Bowles.
Youth Bell Choirs
Countryside Ringers is Countryside’s group of youth who enjoy the experience of ringing in a handbell ensemble. Playing handbells regularly throughout the year, our youth handbell ensemble brings excitement and drive to Sunday morning worship services.
Youth Mission Trips
Youth looking for an adventure will get that and more! Countryside Youth take mission trips at least once a year in the summer. Contact Rebecca Bowles, Youth Ministries Coordinator for details!
Events at Countryside
Find Your People. Find Your Purpose.
There’s always something happening at Countryside UMC! From worship and study opportunities to fun community gatherings and meaningful service projects, our events are designed to help you connect, grow, and serve. Check out what’s coming up and join us — everyone’s welcome!
