Young People's Ministries
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we activate, connect, and engage more young people as disciples of Jesus for the transformation of lives, churches, and communities.
- UMC Children's Ministry Resources: A UMC Resource
- Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church
- IGNITE Youth Conference: March 20-22, 2026
- Safe Sanctuaries: Meet expectations to protect the most vulnerable
- YPM Wellness: Resources to reduce stress and get help when needed
- UMC Intergenerational Hub: Articles and resources to strengthen all ages together
- UMC Young People: News and more
- Youth Leader Resources: A Curated List
IGNITE is more than a youth conference; it’s a discipleship pathway for youth, an opportunity for young adults to gain leadership skills and serve in a meaningful way, and an opportunity for churches to grow in faith and community across the Area.
In preparation for the 2026 event, we are hosting a Planning & Pool party on Saturday, June 21, at Camp Pecometh in Centreville. It will be an awesome afternoon of fun, fellowship, and a time to start making plans for what we want to see at the next IGNITE conference. Register online.
Then, in the fall, we will have campfires at each of our retreat and camping sites. Churches will have a chance to connect for another time of fellowship, worship and continue the conversation around IGNITE:
- Sunday, Sept. 28 at West River;
- Saturday, Oct. 11 at Manidokan;
- Sunday, Oct. 19 at Camp Pecometh.
Don’t forget to bring family and friends to Ocean City for the IGNITE Conference on March 20-22, 2026!
You can find all the information about the upcoming events online at www.IGNITEforYouth.com
