High School at Athens First is open to all students in grades 9-12. The programming opportunities below, from Wednesday night Bible study to retreats and everything in between, are designed with your High Schooler in mind!
High School at AFUMC
Senior Recognition Sunday | May 3
The Senior Class of 2026 will be recognized during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 3. Prior to the worship service, there will be a time of fellowship and recognition at our Senior Breakfast in Hancock Hall at 9:00 a.m. that morning. Family, friends, and other youth are invited to come and greet you and share in your excitement for the future. Please RSVP no later than Friday, March 27, so that we can make all the proper arrangements to ensure you are recognized and honored as a part of the worship service.
Spiritual Life Retreat | March 13-15
Join us for a weekend retreat at Camp Glisson for the 2026 Spiritual Life Retreat! Come relax by the falls of Camp Glisson alongside students for dozens of other United Methodist Churches for fellowship and worship. You’ll experience incredible worship, captivating messages, and make all kinds of new friends in small groups across the weekend!Join us for a weekend retreat at Camp Glisson for the 2026 Spiritual Life Retreat! Come relax by the falls of Camp Glisson alongside students for dozens of other United Methodist Churches for fellowship and worship. You’ll experience incredible worship, captivating messages, and make all kinds of new friends in small groups across the weekend!
Mark your calendars today and sign up by February 17 to ensure your spot!
The Elijah Project
The Elijah Project is an inter-generational prayer ministry connecting adults and youth in our congregation through consistent, expectant prayer. Students and adults partner together in prayer, rejoicing and giving thanks for the highs, and giving comfort and encouragement during the lows. This ministry blesses youth and adults alike each year.
