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
Spiritual Life Retreat
It is time to register for one of the best retreats of the year! We are so excited to be heading to Glisson for Spiritual Life Retreat March 7-9, 2025! This weekend is full of excellent worship, amazing speakers, playing at camp, meeting new people and connecting with old friends, and so much more. The cost for the weekend is $180 and covers lodging, all meals, activities, and a shirt. Registration is open and will close on February 9, 2025.
We will meet at the church at 5:30 on Friday, March 7, for dinner and to load up. We will leave the church by 6:30 p.m. and arrive at Glisson by 8:00 p.m. for check-in and to settle into our cabins before worship!
Senior Recognition Sunday | May 4
The Senior Class of 2025 will be recognized during the 11:00 worship service on Sunday, May 4. Seniors, please RSVP by Friday, March 28, so we can make all the proper arrangements to ensure you are recognized and honored as a part of the worship service. Before the worship service, there will be a time of fellowship and recognition at our Senior Breakfast in Hancock Hall at 9:15 a.m. that morning.
Student Service Week
We invite students in grades 6-12 to join us from June 22-26 for Student Service Week where we spend the week serving in Athens. We will spend the night at the church each night, serve with various ministries throughout Athens, and have a lot of fun doing it! Registration is now open. The cost for the week will be $125 and this will cover meals, mission projects, a t-shirt, and activities throughout the week.
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.
AGAPE
Created in the Fall of 2021, the goal of AGAPE - All God's Abilities Purposefully Engaged - is to create a safe and comfortable, inclusive Christian environment for children and students of all abilities. AGAPE is continuing to grow and develop and we welcome you to be part of it!
Whether you are a parent of a child with special needs, interested in volunteering, or want to know more about this ministry, we invite you to be part of this unique, growing ministry at Athens First UMC.
