Student Ministry

Our students never have to face life alone. Finding faith, fellowship, and fun together.

Our Student Ministry, which is affiliated with Reconciling Ministry Network, offers opportunities to have fun with peers while building relationships, growing in faith, and serving others within a safe and welcoming environment.

Student Ministry | Youth Group

Junior High and Senior High 6-8pm

The Junior and Senior High Student Ministry is a welcoming and inclusive place for all, creating a space and time to engage in an age-appropriate games, discussions, and service projects.

Youth Group | Sundays 6-8 PM

(September-May)

Starbucks Sunday School

September-May

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to meet in the Welcome Center at 10:30am and walk to Starbucks with their teachers each Sunday for Starbucks Sunday School. Students can purchase snacks or drinks if they wish, but it is not required. Sunday School meets on the same days Youth Group meets.

Online Registration Form for new Students

February 2027

  • Tuesday, Feb. 9-Monday, Feb. 15: Dominican Republic Mission Journey* (Youth are invited to attend with a parent)

  • Tuesday, Feb. 9: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (5:30-7pm)*

March 2027

  • Saturday, March 27: Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fair (10am-12pm)*

April 2027

  • Sunday, April 4-Saturday, May 1: Flocking Fundraiser*

  • Saturday, April 17: Pasta Dinner Fundraiser (5pm)*

  • Sunday, April 25: NJ MasterChorale Concert (7pm)

May 2027

  • Sunday, May 2: Last Day of Youth Group and Starbucks Sunday School

  • Tuesday, May 18: HUMC Kids Taco Dinner (5:30-7pm)*

Summer 2027

  • Saturday, June 26-Thursday, July 1: Give Kids the World Mission Journey*

  • Monday, Aug. 9-Friday, Aug. 13: Vacation Bible School*

*Denotes a mission opportunity

October 2026

November 2026

  • Friday, Nov. 13-Saturday, Nov. 14: Feed My Starving Children*

  • Sunday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Food Drive (10am Food Sorting; 12pm Packing Bus)* | Click to register to serve

December 2026

  • Sunday, Dec. 6: Advent Workshop (5-7pm)*

  • Sunday, Dec. 13: NJ MasterChorale Concert (7pm)

  • Thursday, Dec. 24: Operation Bear Hug*

January 2027

  • Friday, Jan. 8-Sunday, Jan. 10: 101 Dalmatians, KIDS and Peter Pan, JR. performances

  • Friday, Jan. 15-Sunday, Jan. 17: MidWinter Advance | Register below

  • Monday, Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service*

Summer Mission Journey

Each year our students are invited to participate in our mission journey.  We alternate between serving at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida, and UM ARMY in Trucksville, Pennsylvania. There are several fundraisers throughout the year to subsidize the cost for our students so that everyone who wants to participate can attend.

Retreats

HUMC participates in two Youth Retreats each year. Both retreats are high energy events designed for youth in grades 6-12. Both weekends are filled with worship, speakers, workshops, and mission opportunities. Friendships are formed while the youth are deepening their faith.

Mid-Winter Advance

MidWinter Advance (MWA) is a high-energy winter youth experience focused on sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in ways that connect with today’s students. From Friday, January 15–Sunday, January 17, 2027, we’re excited to gather for a weekend of worship, fellowship, and fun - this year at a new location: Sandy Cove in North East, Maryland.

Nestled along the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Cove offers a beautiful waterfront setting with comfortable lodging, gathering spaces, and plenty of room for both high-energy activities (including an indoor pool) and meaningful moments of connection. It’s the perfect backdrop for a weekend away to grow in faith and community.

MWA is led by teams of college students and young adult leaders from a variety of Christian organizations. These teams bring energy, creativity, and authenticity as they engage youth through worship, skits, testimony, games, and small group experiences. Throughout the weekend, students will build relationships, deepen their faith, and have a whole lot of fun.

Registration Information for MWA:

  • Early Bird ($200): Now – July 31

  • Standard ($225): August 1 – November 1

  • Late ($250): November 2 – November 14

Register for MWA

Ignite! Live as Children of the Light

Ignite is a high-impact, life-changing weekend for youth in grades 6-12 with high energy worship featuring powerful worship bands. The weekend includes relevant, engaging messaging from nationally and locally known speakers and inspiring interactive exhibits led by dynamic professionals. Ignite celebrates a diverse community and a way to connect with God and grow spiritually with 2,000 young people from around the region.

Ignite is Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11, 2026. We will meet at the church at 4:30pm on Friday to travel together to Wildwood, arriving in time for dinner at our hotel. We will return Sunday around 2pm, stopping at Wawa on the way home for lunch (the only meal not included in the cost of the weekend).

Registration for Ignite! is full.