Children and Youth – March 2026

UPDATE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION MINISTRIES – AMY GRELLA

2026 Summer Mission Trip Opportunities

It’s that time of year to be thinking about our summer mission trips for youth. This year, we will have two trips, one for middle school and one for high school. Please save the dates. Registration details will be emailed once available.

High School Mission Trip to Wilamore, KY July 5-10, 2026 Save the date! Bower Hill high school youth will join the youth from Hampton PC for a mission trip to Wilamore, KY. This trip will be for completed 8th to 12th graders.

Middle School Crestfield Service Adventure Camp July 19-24, 2026 Don’t miss out on the best week of summer. This camp is for completed 6 – 8 graders. Click here to see the video from last years’ Service Adventure Week

Youth Group Meetups

Combined Middle school & high school youth groups

Be sure to check out our monthly service and fellowship opportunities for youth in grades 6-12.

February 28 – March 1, 2026 – Crestfield Tweener Retreat for grades 3-6.

Sunday, March 8 – 10:30 a.m. Neighborhood food drive collection (in groups around church)

Sunday, March 8 – Youth Group from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in room 110 – Bring a friend!

Sunday, March 15 – Confirmation class from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in room 110.

March 20-22 – Crestfield Spring Retreat for youth grades 6-12. Click here for registration and details. Registration closes March 11.

What are you giving up for Lent?

As we enter Lent, the season of preparation before Easter, many people choose to give something up. This year, I invite you to consider giving up a bit of nightly screen time and replacing it with a short daily Bible reading.

Pastor Brian and I will host a weekly discussion each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room and by Zoom, using Discipleship in a Divided Age…Living Faithfully amid Division and Uncertainty by Terri McDowell Ott. You can pick up a copy in the Narthex or access the digital version by clicking here.

Join us as you’re able - whether or not you’ve completed the readings, and even if you can’t attend every week. You’re also welcome to simply follow the devotional on your own. We’d love to have you with us.

P.S. If you have an older youth or teen, consider making this Lenten study a family practice.