Youth Ministries

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Teen Youth Group

Our Youth Group helps out at our church and outreach events, and meets once a month or more for different fun activities - sleepovers, campouts, escape rooms, a trip to Dorney Park, and more! Check our Events Page for our upcoming activities.

Our Youth Group is open to all grade 7+. Contact us if your teen would like to join, or inquire on Sunday morning!

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Children’s Youth Group

Our Children’s Youth Group meets once every other month to play games, build lasting relationships, and celebrate God’s love for all. All are welcome! (Parents, too!)! Check our Events Page for our upcoming activities.

Our Youth Group is open to all kids through grade 6, contact us if your teen would like to join, or inquire on Sunday morning!

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Children’s Message

This is a part of our regular 10am Worship service where children come to the front of the sanctuary and receive a message from Pastor Laura based on the scripture being taught in the service, but in a way that the children will relate to and understand. After the Pastor’s message, the children are dismissed to Sunday School (2nd Sunday in September through the 2nd Sunday in June).

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Sunday School

Our Sunday School program is open to all children and runs from the 2nd Sunday in September through the 2nd Sunday in June. It takes place during our Worship service after Children’s Time. During our program, they will learn Bible stories, make crafts, play games, participate in various mission work, and have fun! 

For more information about Sunday School and to register your child, please click the button below.

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Vacation Bible School

Each Summer at Forks UCC, we transform the church into a church-wide adventure to learn about God's plan! Our Vacation Bible School this year will be from Sunday, July 13th through Thursday, July 17th from 6-8pm and a FREE DINNER each night at 5:15! Parents are welcome to stay for dinner with their children each night.

For our latest Vacation Bible School information and to register, please click the button below.

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Confirmation

Our path to full membership in Christ’s church begins with confirmation. Confirmation is typically for youth entering 7th or 8th grade The youth will begin a 2-year journey conducted by the Pastor to explore their own faith through an exploration process of classes, mission projects, and field trips.  No matter what decision about membership at the end of the class, every young adult should spend time thinking about how they want religion to be part of their lives.

Please contact us for more information on beginning your child’s journey in confirmation.

Annual Christmas Play

Every year for our 4:30pm Christmas Eve service, we put on a Christmas play. Acting in the play is open to all children, youth, and anyone else interested!

Throughout the years, we have put on a variety of different plays, such as Miracle on 34th Street, The Polar Express, and It’s a Wonderful Life.

Please contact us if you or your child would be interested in participating in our Christmas Play this year!

Watch some of our previous year’s Christmas Plays in this playlist!

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Ready Set Go Preschool

Forks UCC is also home to Ready Set Go Preschool. Started over 24 years ago as an outreach mission to the community, RSG continues today to provide one of the top educational programs in our area. Programs serve children 32 months to 5 years of age.

Please click the button below to visit their website.

All staff and volunteers working with children at Forks UCC have PA State Clearances on file.

Need your clearances for volunteering at a youth event?
Visit the following sites. PA Volunteer Clearances are free, you will not be charged anything.

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance