Youth

At Fox Valley Presbyterian Church we have activities for students in 6th through 12th grade that meet on Sunday mornings at 9:00AM during the school year.

Middle School and High School Youth Groups also regularly meet on Sunday afternoons during the school year for worshipful gatherings and small group time, for fellowship, and service projects. Retreats and lock-ins take place throughout the year. During the summer months students engage in camps, retreats and our annual High School Go N’ Serve trip.

Our goal is that everyone would experience God’s love, grow in their faith and learn how to serve others as they grow into and live out the role of discipleship.

If you have questions about the youth ministries below or other family and youth ministries of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, please contact Pastor Stephanie Anthony, (630) 232-7448.

Sunday Mornings Classes

There are classes for all age groups happening at 9:00AM during the school year. (Be sure to check out Adult Education and Sunday School opportunities as well.) The 2024-25 Sunday morning youth program year began on 9/08/24.

• Middle and High School students gather in the youth lounge for breakfast and fellowship each Sunday at 9am. Our class time usually centers on a discussion of the scripture verses being preached on during that morning’s 10:15 worship service. Occasionally we will help prepare for church wide activities like the pancake breakfast or souper bowl of caring, during the 9am hour. The atmosphere is always relaxed and youth are welcome to join in discussions as much or as little as they are comfortable with! No advanced prep. is ever needed and newcomers are always welcome.

We are looking for volunteers to provide breakfast on Sunday mornings for our middle and high schoolers. In addition we are looking for adults to lead or assist during our Sunday morning the 9 am class. Minimal prep is needed. Choose an option below to sign up or learn more.

Confirmation meetings are scheduled to immediately follow youth group on the 2nd Sunday of each month, September through April, except for February when we have a retreat instead. We will meeting 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. These are also the nights our church offers a monthly free Community Dinner. On most of these 2nd Sundays, Youth Group will meet at 4:00 p.m. for a short time together, and then go to dinner together. This means you can drop your student off at 4:00 p.m. for Youth Group, dinner, and confirmation all on one night. If they need a little more time at home or other activities, they can come at 5:00 p.m. and still grab dinner, or just join us in the Youth Lounge at 5:30 p.m.

If you have questions about the confirmation program, please contact Pastor Stephanie Anthony.

Confirmation Program

Other Youth Opportunities

Beyond Sunday mornings, youth at FVPC engage in a variety of activities. Onsite events are generally on Sunday from 4-6pm, although that sometimes changes based on the activity. Typically we will have a scripture devotional and a fun fellowship activity every week. Offsite events are scheduled at various times throughout the weekend.

• Sunday Afternoon Youth Groups (see calendar link above)

• Age specific fellowship and service opportunities, retreats, and lock-ins

• Summer camps, retreats, and the High School Go N’ Serve mission trip

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