Youth of Union are a welcoming and open-hearted group of Christian disciples who are chosen, holy and dearly loved. We welcome all of our brothers and sisters into our Youth of Union family, where we strive to know Christ, share faith and show grace!
For more information contact Union’s Youth Director, Mr. Thomas Walsh.
Thomas Walsh
Director of Youth Ministries
Please feel free to reach out at any time for any reason.
Email: Thomas@UnionIrmo.org
Thomas's cell phone number: 803-212-5285
YOU Crew:
Youth of Union's Student Leadership team acts as an advisory committee to Thomas Walsh, Director of Youth Ministries. This team is an official committee of the Church and serves in leadership roles within the Youth Ministries and throughout the Church.
Youth Discipleship (Sunday School):
Join us each Sunday Morning as we delve into studying the Bible from beginning to end. Classes will be divided by Middle School (6-8 grades) and High School (9-12 grades). We will meet at 10am in the Underground for breakfast and then breakout into each respective class room (Middle School in the Teal Room and High School in the Green Room). This is a GREAT time to dive into the entire Bible and it’s grand narrative of redemption from the beginning to now. Our students NEED Biblical knowledge to navigate this world - we highly encourage students to participate in this great time!
Youth of Union:
[ANIKO = Greek word for BELONG] ANIKO Sunday Evening Youth fellowship is a place for ALL students to belong! ANIKO Youth Fellowship meets on Sunday evenings. The first Sunday of each month we will come together to worship as one from 5-6:30. Worship nights will begin with dinner in the FMC and end in the Chapel. All other Sundays will have the following schedule: Gym/game time from 5-5:30; Dinner at 5:30; followed by large group teaching in the Chapel, and small group breakout sessions. Sunday evenings are dynamic, fun, and laid-back gatherings where we "do life" together as a Christian community, and where everyone has a place. This time is so valuable in building relationships with each other and developing that "village" that helps to guide each of our students on their faith journey.
Youth of Union Small Group leaders are amazing adults who are committed to pouring into the lives of our students and being part of their daily and spiritual lives. We utilize Orange Strategies Curriculum as a guide for teaching and leading Small Groups, and the Parent Cue App for keeping parents in touch with what our students are learning and working through.
Confirmation:
Students typically begin Confirmation classes in the 6th grade but are welcome to join anytime thereafter as the Spirit guides them!
Confirmation classes run September thru April, with Rev. Faye Jones, and run in conjunction with Sunday Morning Youth Discipleship. Confirmands are encouraged to participate in all other Youth of Union activities.
Leaps of Faith Dance Team:
Leaps of Faith is a liturgical dance team that performs in worship services and is open to all 6th - 12th grade students with or without prior dance experience. Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Led by Linda Caldwell and Gloria Stansell, Leaps of Faith is a beautiful way to contribute to worship services for those who feel led to worship through movement.
Youth Basketball:
Basketball season begins in November each year and runs through February of the following year. Youth of Union Basketball offers teams for both boys and girls, grades 4th-12th. The fee to play is $25, but financial assistance is available to any who need it. No prior basketball experience is required to play. Basketball at Union is an outreach and a ministry that we value highly as a means to help young athletes grow in both their spiritual disciplines as well as their basketball skills.
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Food is CRUCIAL to Youth Ministry!
All Parents are expected to serve at least once a year in the kitchen!
June 29-30, 2025. We will meet at Union at 8am to head to St. Simons Island for some time in the sand and sun. We will have dinner together, before heading to The Gathering Place for The Main Event! The Main Event is a time of games, worship and a lesson with other youth. This will be a great time of fellowship and worship together. We will stay overnight at Epworth by the Sea and head back Monday morning after breakfast. Cost is $50 per person. Sign up today by clicking picture above!
This app is synched with the content that we are teaching your Students here at Youth of Union! As a bonus, Parent Cue gives amazing tips on parenting your child through each stage, as well as crucial tidbits on enhancing their Spiritual journey!
Join us as we head downtown to Washington Street UMC Soup Cellar to prepare and serve food to those experiencing homelessness/ food insecurity.
We will meet at Union at 9am and return by 1pm.
Sign up today by clicking picture above!
Join us as we head to NC for a hike and trip to Sliding Rock! We will meet at Union at 8:30am and return to the church by 7pm.
You will NEED to bring the following: Lunch/Snacks, Water Bottle, Backpack, Sunscreen, and Bug Spray.
This is going to be a great day, so we hope to see you there! Sign up today by clicking the picture above!
