Sedge Garden
United Methodist Church
6TH - 12TH GRADE
GYM
GROUNDED YOUTH MINISTRY
A community where middle and high school students get grounded in their faith, build real friendships, and discover how God is calling them to live.
Who we are
One Community, One Mission
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GYM Middle
6th – 8th Grade
Middle school is a big transition. We create a space where students know they belong – regardless of where they are in their faith journey. Consistent leaders, real conversations, and a lot of fun.
HIGH SCHOOL
GYM High
9th – 12th Grade
High school goes fast. We want students to make the most of it –growing in their relationship with God, finding their purpose, and building a community that will last beyond graduation.
Every Week
How We Do Life Together
01
Sunday Worship
8:30am ·10:55am
Youth worship alongside the full congregation at 8:30am or 10:55am
02
Large Groups
Sundays 9:45–10am
Quick time where middle school and high school come together to discuss the small group topic.
03
Small Groups
Sundays 10–11am
Smaller, more intimate groups focused on spiritual development and real relationships – meeting between the two worship services.
04
Youth
Sundays 4-6pm
Fellowship events built around fun and community. Check the calendar for this month's Harvest activity!
Signature Experiences
Go Deeper All Year
Confirmation
A one-year journey for 6th–8th graders to publicly affirm their faith and become professing members of the United Methodist Church.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mission Trips
Annual service trips – building houses, serving meals, and doing hands-on work in local and regional communities in need.
Middle & High School
Wilderness Trail
A summer backpacking trip where students step outside their comfort zones and connect with God through His creation.
Middle & High School
Jr/Sr Retreats
Four retreats for juniors and seniors covering independent living, purpose, relationships, and faith -- plus college visits and fun.
HIGH SCHOOL
Questions about GYM?
Contact our youth directors or subscribe to the weekly newsletter.