YOUTH MINISTRY

Colts Neck Reformed Church is committed to the wholehearted formation of every person who is present in our community, not the least of which are our youth! We offer a wide range of youth programming. This includes Sunday School for those in pre-school through seventh grade, confirmation classes, and youth groups. These programs are meant to provide community, education, fun & play, and service opportunities. The regular programming runs from mid-September to mid-May. Summer activities happen throughout the months of June through August. Please reach out to Rev. Gene Ryan, Family Life Pastor, for more information, including schedules and events!

YOUTH @ CNRC

Sunday Afternoon Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)


-Sundays from 12:00-1:30 (includes lunch)

-Meets in the Youth Space! Ministry Center Basement

-A time to play, pray, and pause the stresses and anxieties of life for a little while 


Younger Youth (1st-5th Grade)


-Meets twice a month on Sunday's and Monday's both at CNRC and places in the community

-Events include Game Nights, Child-friendly Service Projects, and Art & Crafts


High School Group (9th-12th Grade)

-Meets twice a month on Sunday Evenings at Pastor Gene's House

-A time for more intentional conversation, prayer, and fellowship

-Activities include Bible Studies, Contemplative Prayer, Documentary Viewings, and Discussion



Our youth enjoy fellowship and mission programming throughout the year. Here are examples of some of our favorite annual events.


Youth Sunday - In the spring the youth group prepares a worship service that highlights the gifts and voices of the youth! Senior youth give a senior sermon, and other youth participate in liturgy and worship leadership.


Youth Mission Trip - Over the summer youth are invited to travel to a place outside of the CNRC community to engage in a mission trip. The work that is done depends on the site visited, but has in the past included community meal service, property clean-ups, and packing relief kits.


Camp Fowler - During the summer months, when we take a break from regular youth group and events, we offer opportunities to go to summer camp! We partner with Camp Fowler in the Adirondack State Park of Upstate New York. There is a tuition cost to these weeks, but the church provides financial scholarship and assistance as needed. Registration for Camp Fowler begins in December, and is done directly through the Camp Fowler Website.