Young Adults of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth invite you to join them at Texas Christian University (TCU) on the lawn, just off University Drive, on the evening of December 22nd.

It’s the 48th anniversary of TUBACHRISTMAS!

FPC young adults and youth will join over 100 tubas, sousaphones, and euphoniums for a Christmas concert you’ll never forget!

Questions? Please email Eric Varnon, Director of Young Adult Ministry at First Presbyterian Church.

The senior high youth of Grace Presbytery gather each year for SHYC – a high energy weekend of challenging theme presentations, thought-provoking and encouraging small groups, music, worship, and of course, energizers.

Senior High Youth Connection (SHYC) is planned by a special team of adults and youth from across the presbytery in partnership with the Austin College ACtivators and takes place at Austin College.

Registration typically opens online two months prior to the event. Save the dates and join us!

Friday, January 27 – Sunday, January 29, 2023

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

Austin College is located at 900 N. Grand Avenue in Sherman, Texas.

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.

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.

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.

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.