The youth ministry of Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark is a community that seeks to be transformed by Christ through teaching, fellowship, and mission.
Teaching: We have weekly teachings based on God’s Word and focused on the Gospel message of the free gift of grace that is offered to us through Christ Jesus.
Fellowship: We are a loving community that recognizes we are all sinful people in need of God’s grace that are working together to grow in our knowledge and love for God. To that end we have frequent activities and times of fellowship for the youth to form genuine relationships with each other.
Mission: We are committed to serving our church, community, and the world through service projects and mission trips.
Click here for more information about the Mission, Commitments, and Vision of our youth ministry.
Contact the Pastor for Youth and Families, Caleb Evans, if you have any questions or want to join us!
Sunday School
Sunday School is on break for the Summer. We will resume on September 7th.
Youth Group
Youth Group is open to all students between 6th and 12th grade (Middle school-High school) and meets on Sunday nights.
For the Summer, there will be three youth group meetings: June 29, July 13, and August 3. Each youth group time will have games, singing, a lesson, and then S’Mores and a bonfire to conclude our evening. No dinner will be provided.
While we have limited youth group meetings for the Summer, please see below for our extensive list of events and fellowship opportunities that we have for the youth group.
Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a PDF of the Summer youth calendar click HERE.
June:
June 16, 1:00-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
June 18, 2:00-5:00pm
Hiking in White Clay Creek State Park.
June 22, 12:15-1:30pm
VBS Crew and Jr. Crew Leaders meeting.
June 25, 1:00-4:00pm
Open gym and free hangout time for youth to fellowship.
June 29, 6:00-8:30pm
Youth Group with S’Mores.
June 30, 1:00-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
July:
July 6-11, Sr. High Mission Trip
Chestnut Mountain Ranch - Morgantown WV.
July 10, 3:00-4:15pm
VBS Crew and Jr. Crew Leaders Meeting
July 13, 6:00-8:30pm
Youth Group with S’Mores
July 14-18, 9:00am-12noon
VBS!!
July 20, 5:00-7:00pm
EP Family Picnic Night (Picnic grove at EP)
July 21, 1:00-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
July 23, 1:00-4:00pm
Open gym and free hangout time for youth to fellowship.
July 25-26
Girls only church lock in!
July 30-August 2, 9:00-12noon
Sports Camp!!
August:
July 30-August 2, 9:00-12noon
Sports Camp!!
August 3, 6:00-8:30pm
Youth Group with S’Mores.
August 4, 1:00-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
August 6, 1:00-4:00pm
Open gym and free hangout time for youth to fellowship.
August 7-9, Jr. High Mission Trip
Blessings of Hope (PA); Easterseals (DE).
August 10, 5:00-7:00pm
EP Family Picnic Night (Picnic grove at EP)
August 13, 1:00-4:00pm
Open gym and free hangout time for youth to fellowship.
August 14-15
Guys only church lock-in!
August 18, 1:00-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
August 31, 12:15-12:45pm
Youth and Children’s ministry Vision meeting.
All parents, children, and volunteers are invited to a brief informational meeting describing updated values for both the Youth and Children’s Ministry of EP. Please join us immediately after the worship service in the Fellowship Hall.
Mission Trips
Sr. High Mission Trip:
When: July 6 (Sunday) - July 11 (Friday)
What: Disaster Relief with Samaritans Purse. We will be working to help with rebuild projects in Western, NC where Hurricane Helene devastated many communities. We will help with the physical rebuilding of homes, but also provide spiritual and emotional support for those impacted by the Hurricane Helene. No experience is required to participate as Samaritans Purse staff will instruct and guide us through any building project.
Application: This trip requires an application and interview to be approved to attend the mission trip. Please follow the link below to print out and fill out the mission trip application. Applications are also available at the information counter in the Narthex of EP Church. Please prayerfully consider if you would like to join us in service to God this Summer. Deadlines for applications are Sunday, March 2. Please give completed copies to Pastor Caleb Evans, or leave in his mailbox in the main church office.
Fundraising: There will be a fundraising dinner later this spring for all students going on the mission trip. There will also be support letter guidelines and templates given to all those approved for the trip after the application deadline.
Jr. High Mission Trip:
When: August 7 (Thursday) - August 9 (Saturday)
What: One day will be spent partnering with Blessings of Hope again to repackage food surplus to aid those struggling with food scarcity in our communities. Another day will be spent assisting another local organization that aids our community. Details are still being confirmed for the second day.
Registration: Registration for the mission trip is required, please click the link below. Deadline to register is, Sunday March 9.
Fundraising: There will be a fundraising dinner later this spring for all students going on the mission trip. There will also be support letter guidelines and templates given to all those approved for the trip after the registration deadline.