Confirmation is open to anyone in 7th - 12th grades who aren't yet 18 years of age. Confirmation is when a youth makes the decision to become a full member of the church. the requirements to be confirmed in the church are:

*attend weekly meetings which may have a small homework portion

*attend weekly UMYF meetings

*attend AT LEAST one church service a month

*have a mentor whom you meet with on a regular basis

*be an active member of the church through your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service.

Confirmation

Come minister to those in need by serving dinner at designated P.A.D.S. locations.

Coffee house for our local youth to hang out in.  Volunteers assist in supervision and welcoming the teen crowd.  What a great way to get to know them!

Our Place

P.A.D.S.

Praise God with instrument and voice!

Praise Band

Students K-6 will be participating in a hands-on learning experience involving music and the arts, computer learning, and storytelling as they learn of the relationship God wants to have with God's people.   You may visit the website of our current curriculum here.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF EVERGREEN PARK

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

FUMCEP has plenty of ways for you to be involved with your community!

Bell ringing requires the ability to read music -- but only your own two notes! Many bell choir members did not know how to read music when they started. It's a great way for folks who feel they can't sing to participate in music.

(click on the link above to find out more…)

Adult Bible Classes

Golden Tone Bell Choir

Our Ministries

Folks who love to sing are welcome, whether they can come every week or not, and whether they are First UMC members or not. Many people join the choir for one or both of the special events, the Christmas and Easter cantatas.

Sanctuary Choir

Need a ride to and from church?  Give us a call in advance to arrange a pick up.

Van Ministry

The youth group of the First United Methodist Church is open to anyone in grades 6-12. We meet weekly to learn about God, Jesus and the church. We also do fundraising, mission and outreach projects. Check out our website (link above) for the latest news on UMYF.