Middle School at AFUMC

Middle School at Athens First is open to all students in grades 6-8. The programming opportunities below, from Wednesday night Bible study to retreats and everything in between, are designed with your Middle Schooler in mind! 

Middle School Mission Trip | July 13-16

We’re inviting all middle school students for an opportunity to join us on our 2026 Summer Middle School Mission Trip to the Brunswick/St. Simon’s Island area. Travel down to the coast with the Students at Athens First for some fun in the sun and an opportunity to serve our neighbors through mission. Save the dates – July 13-16! Come stay with us at the Honey Creek Episcopal Retreat Center as we partner with local organizations to practice what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ! All current 6th through 8th grade students are invited to register! Register by June 15 for your 2026 Mission Trip T-Shirt!

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2025-2026 STUDENT INFO FORM

Rising 6th Graders!

We are excited to welcome a new class into Student Ministry this fall. Rising 6th Grade Parents, check out the page linked below for information just for you!

6th Graders

Confirmation 2026

Confirmation at Athens First United Methodist Church is a time of concentrated learning and reflection designed for middle schoolers. The purpose of Confirmation is to help students confirm their faith in God. We are focused on guiding and instructing our Confirmands on the vows they are making to become professing members of The United Methodist Church.  Learn more about this experience for sixth graders at the link below!

Confirmation

Agape Special Needs Ministry

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.

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Ministry Staff