One weekend only! GAP (God’s Awesome People) Weekend is open to all presbytery youth in 6th – 8th grade.

Participants will grow in faith in Jesus Christ, experience the beauty of creation, and worship God.

This adventuresome weekend in the piney woods also features mission projects, singing, canoeing, low ropes, hiking, archery, and small group activities.

Come see old friends and make new ones at GAP! We want to see you there!

Registration for GAP weekend will open online in early 2023. Save the dates and join us!

Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26, 2023

Questions? Email Gary Holloman, Youth & Young Adult Program Director.

GAP weekend takes place at Gilmont Camp and Conference Center in East Texas.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

2023 GAP Flyer

SAVE THE DATE!

Grace Presbytery’s Educator Group meets virtually via Zoom* every month, but this month they are also meeting in-person!

Rev. Shane Webb and Hallie Spence, Director of Discipleship & Outreach, have graciously offered to host the educators group at Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Irving on April 20, 2023.

Attendees share ideas and inspiration, as well as learn about new Presbyterian children’s curriculum and discussions focused on liturgical planning.

Questions about this event, or other education/curriculum matters, can be directed to Resource Center Director, Leah Wyckoff.

*for Zoom login links and passwords, please contact Leah via email.

Spring Worship is an opportunity for the youth of Grace Presbytery to gather to praise God and give thanks.

The theme of this worship gathering is Spring Cleaning. First Presbyterian Church in Grapevine will host the service on Sunday, April 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Worship and music leaders from all Grace Presbytery congregations are invited to participate.

Youth Spring Worship Flyer

First Presbyterian Church is located at 1002 Park Blvd. in Grapevine, Texas.

Questions? Please email Jodi Haun, Director of Children’s Ministry and Missions at FPC, Grapevine.

Grace Presbytery’s annual youth mission trip takes place each summer.

It’s a great opportunity for youth throughout our presbytery to enjoy fellowship and hands-on mission work at a low cost to participants, while experiencing new communities each year.

Save the dates and join us next year!

Sunday, June 11 – Saturday, June 17, 2023

To learn more, and make plans for your youth group to participate, please contact Gary Holloman in the presbytery office or Jessica Karlinski at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church in Richardson.

Synod Youth Workshop (SYW) is a unique conference for high school youth adult and adult sponsors 23 years and older. Time is balanced between small group and large group activities and discussions designed to offer students the space to encounter God and one another.

Join youth from across Grace Presbytery (grades: rising 9th ─ graduated 12th) for a week of fellowship, mission projects, worship & more!

SYW is sponsored by Grace Presbytery, Synod of the Sun, University of Tulsa, and College Hill Presbyterian Church.

SYW 2023: Faith over Fear
Location: University of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dates: Monday, July 13 – Saturday, July 15
Questions: Email Gary Holloman, Youth & Young Adults Program Director, Grace Presbytery

Event Flyer | Event Website

Confirmation Retreat is for youth (grades 6 & up) who are beginning their confirmation journey.

Churches are invited to kick-off their confirmation year with a bang by inviting students and their mentors to join us for a weekend-long educational & transformational retreat.

Students and mentors will have the opportunity to grow, bond, and meet other Presbyterian confirmands from across the presbytery.

Questions? Please contact Gary Holloman, Director of Youth & Young Adult Programs, or Emily Cox, member of the Children & Youth Ministry Committee.