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
Harvest Retreat | Nov 1-2
Harvest is our fall retreat for students in grades 6-12 that takes place here in the Athens area! This is a dedicated time for fellowship and worship as we break away from our busy lives. Harvest kicks off with a Tailgate to watch the UGA/FL game! Join us for a weekend spent outdoors sleeping in tents or hammocks, time by a campfire with s’mores, worship, a message, Fall fun, and much more!
Registration for Harvest will close on Sunday, Oct. 26! However, to be guaranteed a Harvest Shirt please register by Friday, October 17!
We will also need a Student Information Form on file for your student. If you have not already submitted a form for this school year, please do so as soon as possible.
Packing List
- Tent or Hammock
- Pillow
- Sleeping Bag
- Flashlight and/or headlamp
- Toiletries
- Rain jacket/poncho
- Water Bottle
- Folding Tailgate Chair (Please have student/family name on the chair)
- Fleece, hoodie, and/or jacket
- Change of clothes for Sunday
- Medication (only enough in the original bottle)
- Please notify us at check-in if your student has brought any medications. We can hold onto that in our med bag at the retreat, or have your student(s) hold onto it and administer themselves if they are able.
Optional items:
- Sports equipment (football, kickball etc.)
- Fishing rod for fishing at the creek
Hannah Stubblefield, Director of Student Ministry |
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.
