Scripture: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

Maple Park United Methodist Church is located within the heart of the city and seeks to ignite a passion within the youth community to be bold, connect, and live a Christ centered life. In order to do so young people will engage in ministry activities to assist with their walk to follow Jesus Christ. We recognize that youth are resilient, but in the season of COVID-19 youth are in much need of a relational model ministry; seek, search, hear & embrace, while learning to understand the word of Jesus Christ.

Adolescence is a critical period in a young person’s life, involving a search for identity. It is a critical time for exploring spirituality.  Maple Park Youth Ministries upcoming events to charge their exploration will include; Teen Talk Podcast, Christ Fit Workouts, Mission & Service Trips, College Planning Workshops, Faith & Justice Bible Study, and 3rd Friday Film Nights. Dana McClure and Ethel Streeter

2023 Accomplishments

“‘Look around you and see, for all your children will come back to you. As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘they will be like jewels or bridal ornaments for you to display.’” Isaiah 49:18 (NLT)

Purpose: Reaching out to young people to embrace their gifts and to walk with them in their process of becoming all they can be.

September 1, 2023, we started “Children’s Church” to give young people a chance to participate in Church life, develop their own faith and spirituality, and discover new friendships. The ages range from 4 to 17 years of age. 

We were so excited to have our young people involved in church. On September 24, 2023, which was our 60th anniversary; the youth participated in the service. It was a joy to see them as liturgist and singing in the choir.

Our vision for the future is our desire to share God’s love by partnering with other churches and reaching outside of our walls together to reach the lost.