
Youth & Family
Faith UMC and North Bethesda UMC share a youth ministry, that builds relationships among youth in the community, leads weekly opportunities for formation, fellowship and service, and helps to build a wider ecumenical collaboration serving youth across congregations.
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The shared youth ministry exists to foster a space for young people (middle and high school-age) to experience a welcoming, supportive Christian community that affirms their full identities (including their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background), that enables them to develop deep and meaningful relationships with their peers, and that encourages the development of a progressive Christian spirituality in an intergenerational community. It is a collaborative effort and provides meaningful opportunities for youth to lead and shape the program.
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We are committed to reaching out to our young people, from 6th - 12th grade, If you are interested in participating in a Youth Ministry meeting or event, please contact Suzanne Smedberg, Coordinator.​
Weekly Gatherings
Middle and high schoolers from both North Bethesda and Faith UMC gather weekly for food, fun, fellowship and service on Sundays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. alternating between the two church locatons. See schedule below. If you have questions, contact Suzanne Smedberg.
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Faith UMC: 6810 Montrose Road, Rockville
North Bethesda UMC: 10100 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda
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Summer 2025
Youth Ministry finished for the season on May 25. Join us in September 2025!
September 2025
We welcome you to participate weekly on Sunday evenings to connect with other youth!
