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Weekly Events

Sunday

Sunday Morning

Youth begin in worship at the 9:30 service and then depart together a few minutes into worship for some fun, learning and donuts at the D.O.G. House.

On Communion Sunday, the first Sunday of every month, the youth remain for worship in the sanctuary.

RISE Sunday Night

RISE meets on Sunday nights in the DOG House from 5:00-6:30 pm.

At RISE, we want our gatherings to be a place where students feel at home and connect with one another. A few hot small bites each week help break the ice and create space for conversation and fellowship. Popular, easy ideas: sliders, pigs in a blanket, buffalo chicken dip, or anything warm and shareable.


Wednesday

Breakfast and Devotion

Youth will meet on a rotating schedule at Starbucks or Panera for breakfast and a short devotion. The Starbucks location is in the Publix in Twin Hickory at 5400 Wyndham Forest Drive and the Panera location is in the Shoppes at Westgate at 11703 West Broad Street. See below for the specific schedule and location.

Middle School - 7:20-8:00 am

2nd Wednesday of the Month - Panera

4th Wednesday of the Month - Starbucks

High School - 7:45-8:30 am

1st Wednesday of the Month - Starbucks

3rd Wednesday of the Month - Panera


Special Events

2026 Summer Mission Trips

We are so proud of the amazing work you did last summer in VA Beach and Pittsburgh.

Now it’s your turn again for another unforgettable week of service, faith, and fun!

Trip Dates

Middle School-Rocky Mount, VA - July 26-31

High School-West Virginia - July 12-18

Registration Coming Soon


To join the trip, each student must meet three important requirements:

  1. Training Meetings – Attend one meeting during each of the three weeks listed below-3 total meetings.

Week 1: March 3, 5, or 8

Week 2: March 24, 26, or 29

Week 3: April 21, 23, or 26

2. Service Project – Participate in at least one SGUMC Youth-sponsored service project during the spring semester (Jan–May).

3. Youth Gatherings – Join us for at least three Youth gatherings during the spring semester.