Youth Ministries

Within the family of Christian Education, Youth Ministries are devoted to mission, spiritual formation, leadership, and yeah FUN. Friends are ALWAYS welcome. The cornerstone of our program is the weekly Sunday night “Youth Group”. Where friends are… ALWAYS welcome. Additionally, we host a variety of activities including: Youth Worship, Lock-Ins, local trips for fun, 30-Hour Famine, as well as varied fundraisers. Summer is a time of service and mission through local opportunities with Christian Education / Vacation Bible School and the Annual Mission Trip. If you would like more information before checking out our programs or if you are looking for specific information about on-going or upcoming events, please email our Youth Ministry Leader, Ann Henkelman at youth@westlakeumc.org.

We use email and text messaging to provide up-to-date information about what is happening in our youth ministries.

Youth Group

Sunday nights from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Join us for games, worship, dinner and discussions with other middle and high school students. separate discussion periods with combined dinner and games for Middle and High Schoolers every Sunday night during the school year.

Youth Sunday Afternoons

Confirmation – New classes this fall
Confirmation is a time for older children and teens to learn more about Christianity and the church, leading up to a decision to affirm the faith and become a member.

7th to 12th graders
October – May
Sundays 3-4 PM

February Retreat with other churches
Confirmation Sunday on May 31st!

To register or get more information, please contact Pastor Abby Caseman at acaseman@westlakeumc.org.

Youth Leadership

Youth Group is facilitated adults and youth who are working together to build relationships and serve the young people in our church. If you are interested in taking on some responsibility, representing your peers, we encourage you to seek a position on Student Ministries Leadership Team. Additionally, youth are welcome to participate in several of the church-wide committees.

Adults interested in volunteering with youth ministries should contact Ann Henkelman at youth@westlakeumc.org.

WUMC Youth Ministry Leader

Ann Henkelman | youth@westlakeumc.org