The Youth of Westminster have always played an important role in our family here at Westminster. Youth programs are designed to play an essential part of their lives, and offer organized, safe, fun, and educational ways of worshiping the Lord, learning, teaching, and making new friends. The two main groups are the Middlers (grades 6  - 8), and Senior Highs (grades 9 - 12). Each of these groups has their own mini-mission statement, and a variety of service and fellowship activities planned throughout the year.

The Senior Highs usually meet Sunday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. They are supervised by an energetic corps of adults including the Youth Coordinator and a regimen of Youth Advisers. Activities throughout the year include Mitzvah Day, concerts, meeting youth groups from other churches, socializing at Spot Coffee, hiking, sending care packages to college students, Advent bowling, serving in a Soup Kitchen, donation drives to local organizations, serving as worship leaders, apple pie and Allentown parking fundraisers, and a mission trip to Maine every summer.  The Senior Highs travel to Maine and do community work for a week. It is a fun-filled trip, with laughter, love, memories, praise, lessons, work, and friendships.

The Westminster Middlers (grades 6 - 8) are at that pivotal child/adolescent/young adult transition point in their life journey. The Middlers experience growth, develop leadership and character skills, and receive loving support and guidance. They participate in a Middler work camp each year at the end of August, comprised of both community service and fellowship activities. Throughout the year, they meet once 1 - 2 times per month, for both fun and service activities.

Debbie Katz
Christian Educator
884-9437 ext. 129

Youth Advisory Committee Mission Statement:
            updated 8/07

“The Westminster Youth Committee is comprised of Youth, Parents, Youth Advisers, the Youth Coordinator, and other supporting church staff. Its mission is to design and oversee creative and enriching youth programing that enhances personal growth, provides outreach and mission opportunities, and strengthens Faith. The Youth Program is designed to provide an environment for a loving, inclusive and supportive network for Youth and their Families.”

Youth Committee Contact:
Anna Miller, Interim Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
amiller@westminster-bflo.org
884-9437, ext. 111

March 2008 Youth Schedule

Sunday, March 2nd:
Ski Trip

Saturday, March 8th:
Queen City Roller Girls

Senior Highs will roll on out to North Tonawanda to see the Queen City Roller Girls in action.  Join us for a trip to see the hottest things on four wheels - the derby girls who have skated into the city's heart. Tickets $10 in advance

Sunday, March 16th:
Palm Sunday

Church-wide breakfast and palms.

Sunday, March 23rd:
Easter Sunday

Sunday, March 30th:
Allentown Brunch

Senior Highs will meet together after late service to enjoy a walk through Allentown and a nice Sunday brunch.  Return to church by 2 PM.