First Congregational
United Church of Christ
... exploring the frontiers of faith in Jesus
Greg Holt
Director of Youth Ministries
I welcome the chance to work among you as the Minister of Youth at First Congregational Church. The challenge of building a program that the youth and community are proud of is both intriguing and thrilling. There is room for much possibility and, with all of your help, I hope to be able to give as much inspiration as I receive from the talented pool of tomorrow’s leaders.
Youth Fellowship (YF)
Grades 9-12
Sunday evenings
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Church Youth Room
Graduation Sunday Movie!
Graduation Sunday Movie
(.mov file - 14.2 MB)
Enjoy the movie put together by Hannah featuring our eight 2006 high school graduates! It is fun ... and funny!
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Unique Theatrical Group for Teens
A new group for those in high school with an interest in writing, acting, and directing is being formed. The project will be called Parabola and will be part of our efforts to emphasis arts ministry within the church.
The group will work as an ensemble to create original works to be performed around the area. The goal is to foster some of the area’s most talented young actors, writers and directors.
An organizational meeting is planned for Thursday, May 15th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm here at the church. For more information call Greg at 234-8927. Please pass on the word to any interested high school youth in the area.
Click on the logo above to access information about the summer camping program at Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center. The summer camping schedule runs from May 24 - September 1 and includes camps for children and families, youth and adults. Registration forms are available from Greg Holt or here.
Click on the link beloew to see a schedule for the 2008 summer camping program at Pilgrim Heights:
Summer Camps 2008
WORLD WITHOUT BORDERS
Youth Performing Arts Camp
(6-14 year olds)
Featuring stories, songs and dances from Europe, Asia, Africa and the America
Youngsters will be divided into three age groups and will spend part of each day learning drama (with youth director, Greg Holt) music (with musical director, Julie Smith) and dance (with Emily Jensen and other members of the West High Dance Team).
Public performance given at the end of the two weeks
Where: First Congregational Church/UCC
608 West 4th Street, Waterloo, 50702
(Across from the Grout Museum)
When: July 7th to 18th (weekdays from 9 am to Noon)
Cost: $20 (Sign up by June 30th for a two for one special: bring a friend or sibling along and both can join for $10 each.)
No experience necessary but space is limited.
Ski Trip 2008!
Click on the photo to enlarge it! To see a ski trip photo album, click here!
The weather was ideal for our youth ski trip to Chestnut Mountain, in Galena, IL. There were a few falls but no injuries as half of our participants learned to ski for the first time. Some of the more daring among us took on some very challenging hills with a 475 foot vertical drop. There was also food, fellowship and fireworks along with sightseeing, saunas and Sunday services. It was quite a celebration of winter and we are all happy to have shared and learned from one another.
God is still speaking,
Never place a period where God has placed a comma. - Gracie Allen
Updated: May 7, 2008
