YOUTH

Belonging. Believing. Becoming.

Our Youth Ministry is unique. Students ages 6th to 12th grade experience a God Centered Model for Spiritual Transformation. Through this, our students learn how to connect with God, one another, and within their own hearts. We strive to help each student find their place as we walk alongside them in their faith journey. 

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Youth Ministries Weekly Schedule


Sunday Mornings

10 am | Middle School and High School Sunday School in the Youth Center

The Youth Center is located at Entrance 9 (the back of the church). Youth check-in using our secure system outside the door to the Youth Center. 

Participating in Youth Activates? Make sure you fill out our Youth Family Information Form!

Sunday Evenings 

4 pm | Middle School and High School Handbells. Middle school Handbells meet in the Chapel. High School Handbells meet in the Handbell Room

5 pm | Laudate and One Voice rehearsals. Laudate meets in the Chapel. One Voice meets in Choir room.

6 pm | Middle and High School Youth Groups in the Youth Center:

Wednesday Evenings 

6 pm  | Wednesday Night Youth Hang Out! - Join us for gaming, doing homework or just hanging out - whatever you need! Wednesday nights, 6 - 7:30 pm in the Youth Center.

Youth Confirmation 2023

Confirmation is an important milestone in one's spiritual life. It's an exciting time of exploring, learning, and discerning what it means to be a Christian and a United Methodist. Youth participating in our Confirmation Ministry learn and practice ways to keep growing in faith and how to live into the vows taken during confirmation. 

The journey is powerful and to experience it fully, we ask that your youth commits to participate in all events. Here are the remaining dates:

  • February 26 - April 15 | Weekly Confirmation Small Groups | Youth Center
  • April 21 -22 | Confirmation Trip | Offsite | Register Below
  • April 29 | Confirmation Rehearsal | 10 am | Sanctuary | Sign-up Below
  • April 30 | Confirmation Sunday and Reception | 11:15 am Worship with reception in Fellowship Hall Afterwards

Confirmation Retreat Registration 

Confirmation Sunday Rehearsal Sign-up


One Voice Tour 2023

One Voice and the High School Handbells will be embarking on their annual choir tour on June 7-11! They will serve, sing and ring in Asheville, NC and Nashville, TN, sharing the love of Jesus through music, serving ministries and working hard to improve the community. All high schoolers, as well as 8th graders are invited to attend! They'll depart Louisville on Wednesday, June 7, returning Sunday, June 11 for the Homecoming Concert at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Please register below!

Register

One Voice l High School Vocal Choir 

The video shows how God brought together One Voice and students with developmental disabilities at the Stewart Home.  

Many students say they have grown closer to God and have met their best friends through participating in One Voice. Students do not need prior music experience before they join, all are welcome! 

Winter/Spring 2023

One Voice sings in worship during the following dates and times:

February 5 (w/Laudate) | 8:30 am call time; 9 am service

February 12 (w/Laudate) | 10:45 am call time; 11:15 am service

March 5 | 8:30 am call time; 9 am service

April 2 - Palm Sunday (w/Laudate and Chancel Choir) | 10:45 am call time; 11:15 am service

April 9 - Easter Sunday (w/Laudate) | 7:30 am call time; 8 am service

April 23 | 8:30 am call time; 9 am service

High School Handbells ring on the following dates and times:

April 23 | 8 am call time; 9 am and 11:15 am services


Key Information

YOUTH MUSIC REHEARSALS
Every Sunday, January 8 - March 26 (No Rehearsal on Feb 12 - Youth Fundraiser/Super Bowl)

HS Handbells | 4 pm | Handbell Room
One Voice | 5 pm | Choir Room

For those going on tour (8th-12th grade), we will rehearse on these dates as well: Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 21 & Jun 4

SPECIAL DATES

Youth Fundraiser | Sunday, February 12 after worship (One Voice and Laudate)

Choir Tour | June 7-11 (all interested persons grades 8-12)

Want to learn more about One Voice? Contact Dan Blosser -   

 

Laudate l Middle School Vocal Choir 

Laudate offers middle school students the chance to grow spiritually as they worship God. Students do not have to have any prior experience before they join the choir, they just have to have an open heart and be ready to have fun! 

Winter/Spring 20223

Laudate sings in worship during the following dates and times:

February 5 (w/One Voice) | 8:30 am call time; 9 am service

February 12 (w/One Voice) | 10:45 am call time; 11:15 am service

March 12 | 8:30 am call time; 9 am service

April 2 - Palm Sunday (w/One Voice and Chancel Choir) | 10:45 am call time; 11:15 am service

April 9 - Easter Sunday (w/One Voice) | 7:30 am call time; 8 am service

April 16 | 8:30 am call time; 9 am service

Middle School Handbells ring in worship during the following dates and times:

April 16 | 8 am call time; 9 am and 11:15 am services

Key Information

YOUTH MUSIC REHEARSALS
Every Sunday, January 8 - March 26 (No Rehearsal on Feb 12 - Youth Fundraiser/Super Bowl)

MS Handbells | 4 pm | Chapel
Laudate | 5 pm | Chapel 

For those going on tour (8th-12th grade), we will rehearse on these dates as well: Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 21 & Jun 4

SPECIAL DATES

Laudate Winter Retreat | January 27-28 (Laudate only)

Youth Fundraiser | Sunday, February 12 after worship (One Voice and Laudate)

Choir Tour | June 7-11 (all interested persons grades 8-12)

Want to learn more about Laudate? Contact Dan Blosser -

 

High School Handbell Choir 

High School Handbells offer a unique opportunity for youth to ring handbells in a group setting. They periodically ring during worship and the High School Handbells group participates in the One Voice summer tour. 

High School Handbells ring on the following dates and times:

April 23 | 8 am call time; 9 am and 11:15 am services

YOUTH MUSIC REHEARSALS
Every Sunday, January 8 - March 26 (No Rehearsal on Feb 12 - Youth Fundraiser/Super Bowl)

HS Handbells | 4 pm | Handbell Room

 Want to learn more? Contact Ben Williams - t

Middle School Handbell Choir

The Middle School Handbells offer a unique opportunity for youth to ring handbells in a group setting. They periodically ring during worship and often perform around the city, bringing the gift of music to the elderly or homebound. 

Middle School Handbells ring in worship during the following dates and times:

April 16 | 8 am call time; 9 am and 11:15 am services

YOUTH MUSIC REHEARSALS
Every Sunday, January 8 - March 26 (No Rehearsal on Feb 12 - Youth Fundraiser/Super Bowl)

MS Handbells | 4 pm | Chapel

Want to learn more? Contact Ben Williams -

Youth Ministry Resources

Serving in Youth Ministry

Interested in serving in the Youth Ministry at Christ Church? All adult volunteers must complete our Safe Sanctuary Training. Click below to start the process.

Volunteer Application

Youth and Children Contact Form for Events

Youth Contact Information Form

Safe Sanctuaries

We believe that God intends for us to welcome and protect children, students and vulnerable adults, and to support those who minister to them as volunteers and employees. Completion of Safe Sanctuaries training is required prior to working with children and youth at Christ Church. 

Safe Sanctuaries Training Overview

Safe Sanctuaries Training Video

STAFF

Leanne Hadley
Associate Pastor for Children, Youth and Families and Online

office: 502-893-2201 x236

Mike Porter
Director of Men’s Ministry and Discipleship/Interim Youth Ministry Leader

office: 502-897-9290

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