Programs and Events

Basketball: 7-9th Grade Boys

This team is for 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th grade boys interested in fellowship and competition against other church teams. The team participates in the Raleigh Baptist Association (RBA) basketball league which consists of teams with 7^th- 9^th graders. Team practices are held Mondays, 5:30-6:45 pm, in the FUMCC fellowship hall. The first practice is tentatively scheduled for August 29. Registered players/parents will be added to the coach’s email distribution to receive updated information, including confirmation of the first practice date, practice schedule, and game information. The team is coached by Mike Ripberger and Tony Cashion. Register here beginning Tuesday August 9 2011. Contact: Mike Ripberger.

Beginning this year, league rules for boys’ teams do not allow players to participate on the church team if they are on a school basketball team. Players are allowed to participate in the church team practices until they find out whether they made their school basketball team.

Basketball: 9-12th Grade Boys

This team is for 9-12^th grade boys who love to play basketball. Our 2011-2012 league affiliation is undecided. Check here later in the fall for more details. Team practices (or “open gym” depending on league membership) will be held Sundays, 7:45-9:45, in the FUMCC fellowship hall beginning in December. A moderate fee will be charged once league membership is decided. Contact: Alan Shepherd. 919-215-8401.

Basketball: Middle School Girls

This will be the fourth season the FUMC middle school girls have participated in the Cary First Baptist Church League. The league has eight teams in the Cary/Raleigh area. Our middle school teams have either won or shared first place the last three years. Last year our team was undefeated in both league and tournament play. Our team consists of 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders from FUMC and friends of our girls and is coached by Ronnie Albritton and Robyn Marley. We encourage players of all skill levels to participate. We enjoy devotions and prayer at every game we play. Our league motto is taken from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. We practice once a week in the FUMC fellowship hall/gym. The day has yet to be determined. I will have an organizational meeting around Thanksgiving. To be added to the contact list, contact the head coach: Ronnie Albritton (602-7978).

Basketball: High School Girls

Topic to be updated in August, 2012.

Chrysalis

Chrysalis “Flights” are three-day experiences of spiritual renewal for 10^th through 12^th graders. In 2012, there will be one flight held January 14-16. Chrysalis, which is similar to the Walk to Emmaus for adults, provides youth an opportunity to deepen their faith, experience Christian love and support, and make new faith commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and equip participants for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian action at home, church, school, and community. Contact: Jason Darden

Discovery Weekend

Discovery Weekend is a spiritual growth experience for youth in grades 6-8. Supported by the Upper Room, Discovery is similar to Emmaus or Chrysalis weekends with the exception that the retreat takes place inside a local church setting. Senior High youth act as D-Group leaders and co-leaders and work behind the scenes in many capacities.This is one of our most popular events; early registration is encouraged. Contact: Jay and Elise Thrash.

Graduate Scholarship Committee

This committee of adults oversees the awarding of scholarships sponsored by various members in the FUMCC community of faith to deserving high school graduates. Awards are announced at the Graduate breakfast. Complete scholarship application information will be emailed to all High School Seniors and their parents in the spring. Contact: Robin and Barbara Marley.

Graduation Sunday/Scholarship Committee

June 3, 2012. All FUMC high school and college graduates in the class of 2012, along with their immediate families, are invited to a breakfast in their honor in the Fellowship Hall. Scholarships sponsored by various members in the FUMCC community of faith are announced at the breakfast. At the 11:05 traditional service, Graduates process and recess in their cap and gown and are recognized by name in the service. Contact: youth@fumc-cary.org.

Liturgical Dance

Does music inspire you to move? Express God's majesty through dance! Whether you are a beginner or have perfected your moves, we need you in the liturgical dance team. It meets Sundays from 11 to 12. There are 3 to 5 worship opportunities per year. Contact Karen Vollrath at kvoll@nc.rr.com.

Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)

The primary purposes of MYF are worship and fellowship, helping youth grow in their capacity to love God and neighbor. MYF is also the launching place for most of the mission teams, small groups, and discipleship events involving FUMCC youth and friends. Meets Sundays 6:00 - 7:45 pm. Programs include worship, singing, games, small groups, speakers and discussions on a variety of social and spiritual topics of interest to youth. Contact: Kim Chestnutt (middle school) or Jason Darden (high school).

Middle School Skating at Jellybeans

Several times throughout the year, Middle School youth meet at Jellybeans in Cary on a Sunday afternoon from 5:15-7pm. We skate, eat, fellowship, and end with a prayer circle in the middle of the rink. Bring money for games and food. Contact: Kim Chestnutt

Pilgrimage

Held at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville the second weekend of November, this NC Conference event for MYF and local church youth groups challenges participants to develop a new or deeper faith in Jesus Christ. The content of the event focuses on faith sharing and discipleship for youth and adult advisors to youth ministry. For more Conference information: www.nccumc.org/youthministry. Contact: youth@fumc-cary.org

Puppet Team

Weekly practices are Sundays in the Youth Room from 11:00 - 12:15. Contact: Jean Rea.

Red Cross Babysitter Training

In August, FUMCC hosts trainers from the Red Cross who conduct an all-day training for Youth, ages 11-15, to teach them how to care for children and infants, be a good leader and role model, make good decisions and solve problems, keep the children they baby-sit safe, handle emergencies, perform infant CPR, write resumes, and interview for jobs. Fee charged. Contact: Patty Gothard.

Trunk or Treat

NOT BEING HELD IN 2011 DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS. The youth sponsor this safe family environment for trick-or-treaters in the church parking lot. Church members as well as children from neighborhoods surrounding the church wear costumes and gatherto see cars with fun themes and receive candy. Youth who can’t attend are encouraged to bring candy donations to Sunday School. Youth are on hand to bring their vehicles and decorate them, guide drivers to their parking places in the upper (west) part of the lot, greet guests as they arrive, and help them find parking in the lower (east) part of the lot.

Turkey Bowl

November 20, 2011. Traditionally held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, this annual event combines flag football and other recreational activities with fried turkey and an annually chosen mission project. Contact: youth@fumc-cary.org

United Methodist Church NC Conference Events

The Conference Council on Youth Ministries of the North Carolina Conference United Methodist Church is pleased to present 8 events throughout the year for United Methodist youth and youth groups. Click here for more information.