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Youth Ministry
FPC Youth on Sundays
10 a.m. Offerings
Youth in Action Mornings
Every Sunday, youth are invited to join us for Youth in Action Mornings (Y.A.M.) at 10:00 a.m. New this year, we’ll meet in the Smith Building computer lab (second floor) to support a new initiative from Community Ministries: making blankets for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. In addition to blanket-making, we’ll also have opportunities to help serve Community Ministries in other ways based on the immediate needs as they arise.
New Sunday school for parents and adults that care about Youth
This fall, we’re launching a brand new Sunday School class designed for adults who want to grow in faith and community alongside our youth! Whether you’re a parent, a grandparent, a mentor, or simply someone who cares deeply about our youth, this group is for you! This class will meet every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Smith Building 2nd Floor Conference Room (conveniently during Youth in Action Mornings). Join us as we build a meaningful space for encouragement, learning, and connection for adults as we grow our faith alongside the young people in our lives.
Youth Group
Every Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fifield Hall, our youth gather for dinner, games, age-specific small groups, and fun at Youth Group! Our Youth Group program provides a range of opportunities for bonding and spiritual connection, including several different message series, holiday celebrations, and community service nights.
For each Youth Group dinner, we kindly suggest a $5 donation and that you RSVP on our youth events page. Please bring $5 cash or you can pay ahead for all your dinners below.
Ski Trip 2026
February 13 to 16, Winterplace, West virginia
Calling all 8th-12th grade skiers and snowboarders! Join us from Feb. 13 to 16, for an unforgettable weekend of skiing, snowboarding, cozy fires, hot chocolate, and spiritual growth. We’re heading back to Winterplace, West Virginia where we will stay in the same two side-by-side, ski-in/ski-out homes as last year. Whether you are a first-timer skier needing lessons or a seasoned pro ready to tackle black diamonds, there will be activities for everyone. Submit your initial deposit by Dec. 1, 2025! The total trip cost is estimated to be about $600, with a second deposit due in Jan. 2026.
Initial deposit due December 1, 2025.
Middle School Fall Retreat
October 24-26, 2025, Lake Lanier
Calling all 6th-8th graders!!! All middle schoolers are invited to an unforgettable weekend of fall fun and fellowship! From October 24-26, 2025, we’re heading to beautiful Lake Lanier for adventure and spiritual growth. We may even have some spooky activities up our sleeves. Don’t miss this opportunity to escape the everyday hustle, enjoy the beauty of God’s creation as the seasons change, and grow closer with God and our FPC Youth community. Email Ben or Lauren at youth@firstpresatl.org with any questions
Initial deposit due October 1, 2025.
Middle School Montreat
July 15-20, 2026, Maryville, TN
Middle schoolers, want to experience the joy of Montreat?! From July 15-20, 2026, we’re heading to the Middle School Montreat Conference at Maryville College in Tennessee. Open to all students who are currently in 5th-7th grade, this week is packed with activities like worship, small groups, games, and recreation! In addition to an amazing youth conference, we’ll also extend the trip by one extra day for a meaningful service project and a final night of fun before returning home!
Initial deposit due December 1, 2025.
Youth Trips During The Year
Pacific Northwest Impact Trip 2026
Mark your calendars for June 20 to 27, 2026, as FPC Youth journeys west again to Washington State! Open to all current 9th–12th graders, this eight-day adventure will combine spiritual growth, environmental stewardship, and unforgettable exploration. Together we will explore new trails and revisit a handful of the awe-inspiring places which made our last trip to the area so meaningful in 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to encounter God’s creation in one of the most stunning regions of our country. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
High School Montreat
July 19-25, 2026 - Montreat, NC
Every summer, our high school students attend a week-long trip to the PCUSA Montreat Youth Conference in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of North Carolina. We'll join hundreds of young people from youth groups all over the country for a week of incredible speakers, worship, and EPIC FUN together. In addition to camp-wide activities, such as dance parties and games, our youth go rock-hopping, hiking, whitewater rafting and more! Our current 9th - 12th graders are returning to Montreat, NC from July 19-25, 2026. Although the date has changed, we will still be returning for Week 4 of the Montreat Youth Conference!!! We’ll join hundreds of youth from PCUSA groups across the country for a week of energizers, keynote speakers, small groups, recreation, worship, and a Wednesday whitewater rafting adventure! We hope you can join us for one of our favorite youth group trips! Scholarships are available.
Initial deposit due December 1, 2025.
Click below to register for all 2025-2026 trips!
Confirmation
An Invitation for all eighth and ninth graders
At FPC, confirmation is an 8-month process for teenagers to consider what it means to claim the promises made at their baptism, to make a public profession of faith, and to enter the membership life of the church. We hope to encourage bonds among our confirmands and help them learn what it truly means to be a member at FPC!
Over the course of the year, confirmands will attend 2 retreats (1 in each semester), and a total of 5 gatherings. At the end of the spring semester, confirmands their statements of faith and participate in Confirmation Sunday.
Open to all 8th and 9th graders, Confirmation runs every other year and will run for the 2025-2026 academic year.
For more information about our ministry and to find out where we meet, please contact:
Director of Youth, College and young adults Ministries
Ben Fletcher, M.Div
(404) 228-7751
bfletcher@firstpresatl.org
Associate pastor and Assistant Director of Youth, College, and Young Adult Ministries
Rev. Lauren Ghighi
(404)228-7751
lghighi@firstpresatl.org