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Youth Ministries

Where deep friendships, love of Jesus, and service converge. Whether your family attends UCC Norwell or not, youth are welcome and invited to attend any youth activity. Our 2025-2026 programs include Breakfast Club, Middle School and High School Youth Groups, and Confirmation. Curious about youth ministry @ UCC Norwell? Contact our Lead Pastor Rev. Leanne Walt.

Breakfast Club

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Breakfast Club is a thriving group of youth in grades 6 and 7 who gather during Sunday morning worship. The name perfectly suits their lively and engaging meetings!

Our time together begins with a heartfelt prayer followed by a delicious breakfast. The group engages in thought-provoking discussions about faith, life, and the scripture for that day’s worship service. To add a touch of fun, the meeting concludes with an enjoyable game.

The Breakfast Club is a testament to the power of community and faith, providing a welcoming space for young people to connect, learn, and grow together.

Register for Breakfast Club on Church Center

Fun, fellowship, + faith

Our Youth Groups are for young people in grades 6-8 and 9-12. Together we create a safe space in which to explore the meaning of life and faith, focusing on the teachings of Jesus: compassion, mercy, justice, and inclusion. Youth group is punctuated by game playing, music and prayer, service, and conversations about important issues impacting our community and world. We also have opportunities for outreach to the local community and beyond.

All information for middle school + high school Youth Group is available on Church Center. Registration through Church Center will be required for all participants.

Middle + High School Youth Groups

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Confirmation

Traditionally, Confirmation has been a time for teenagers to "confirm" for themselves the promises that their parents made on their behalf at baptism. It's similar to rites of passage in other cultures. We see it as a time to sink deep into our Christian tradition with a group of friends. We offer Confirmation for youth in grade 8, as well as unconfirmed high schoolers. You do not need to be a member of UCC Norwell to participate, so invite a friend! Confirmation for students in grade 8 will run from fall 2025 through the spring of 2026. For more information, email Rev. Leanne Walt.

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High school service project

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Our youth, grades 8 and up, participate in a week-long service trip over April vacation. Youth and leaders work alongside others in homeless shelters, food pantries, clothing banks, and other settings to support those in need. We have travelled to New York City, New Orleans, West Virginia, Connecticut, Georgia, Washington, DC, and as close as Boston through organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) and YouthWorks.

Our youth continually say that the service projects have changed their lives, opened their eyes, and strengthened their faith in Christ and his work in our lives.

If your youth would like to attend the service project, or you have questions, please contact Rev. Leanne Walt.