Oak Ridge Presbyterian has a vibrant youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade that seeks to foster fellowship and discipleship among our young people. We are a community where youth can encounter Christ and grow in their faith, accompanied by a community that accepts them for who they are. Any youth – sixth to twelfth grade – is welcome to join us for weekly youth groups during the school year, overnight retreats during the summer, and special events throughout the summer.
Youth Group
Youth group meets weekly in the evenings during the year. Food is an integral part of our ministry, so dinner is served (free of charge) every week at 6pm amongst middle schoolers, high schoolers, and the adult youth advisors to foster community. Depending on the week of the month, youth will engage in community building, community service, and faith formation.
Dinner every Sunday, 6-6:30p
Fall Theme: The Sanctuary Series on Mental Health
Community Building & Service:
Start of the month (usually)
Combined 6:00-7:30p
Faith Formation:
Middle/End of the month
MS 5-6:30p; HS 6:00-7:30p
Small Groups
Sundays in October, 11:15am-12:15am
(10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26)
Small groups make a return this October! Stay after church for a four-week series of Bible study and interactive faith formation. The Youth Small Group this fall Is titled “TRUST: A Faith Beyond Youth Group.” Each week, youth will engage with “trust” in different ways: defining it, breaking it, repairing it, and holding onto it. There will also be a separate small group for Confirmands, as well as classes for adults and children.
Special Events & Weekend Retreats
Fri. November 7th – Sun. November 9th
CROSS Missions in Charlotte
Experience service in a hands-on way as youth group travels to Charlotte to partner with CROSS Missions. CROSS combines worship, reflection, recreation, and interpersonal service in meaningful ways to help us learn about and take action around poverty in our own communities. Middle AND high schoolers are invited to this weekend
