YOUTH GROUP

FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS

Welcome to Youth Group! Designed for middle and high school students, our mission is to share the love, joy, and fun of Christ with each other and the world. Here, you can explore your faith, make lasting friendships, and enjoy activities like games, service projects, and discussions. Whether you’re looking for deep conversations or a relaxed place to hang out, we’ve got a spot just for you. Join us to see all that God has in store for your life. We can’t wait to meet you!

Summer with River Road Youth

This summer is packed with opportunities for our youth to grow in faith, serve the community, and connect with one another. Here are some highlights of what’s going on!

Thursday Morning Missions

Every Thursday morning, youth will support a different local mission partner. Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates as we serve with organizations like:

  • River Road UMC Vacation Bible School

  • Journey Mission (Amelia)

  • Goochland CARES

  • Belmont Food Pantry (Chesterfield)

  • Shalom Farms (Northside Richmond)

  • Wings of Hope Horse Ranch (Ashland)

Youth Group Summer Check-Ins

Let’s stay connected! We’ll gather on the second Sunday evening of each month for casual fellowship and conversation.

Busch Gardens Day – August 7

A day of fun and rides in Williamsburg! More details to come.

A group of cheerful youth sits and lounges on an oversized bean bag chair in a youth basement with teal walls and string lights. A basketball sits in the foreground
A group of youth poses playfully at night on a dirt path, with some wrapped in blankets, conveying a sense of adventure and camaraderie during camp
Youth group members stand in front of the River Road UMC bus, holding sleeping bags and pillows, ready for camp, with a backdrop of woods and cabins.
A group of smiling campers indoors, holding vibrant fleece blankets, ready for cozy evenings at camp, with a sense of camaraderie and preparedness for the adventures ahead.
Youth group members on the River Road UMC bus are smiling with gift bags in hand, festive string lights above, giving a sense of holiday spirit and community outreach during a cheerful group outing.
Two joyful young women in white dresses are standing amidst a shower of colorful confetti, celebrating a joyous occasion in the courtyard with arches and greenery in the background.
A group of youths and an adult stand smiling in a thrift store, with a large stuffed Dalmatian as the centerpiece
Youths and Tom York stand in a lush field at Shalom Farms, holding buckets and tools, ready for a day of farming and service, under a blue sky
Three youths sit in the lively and artful youth basement, each holding a River Road Youth coaster, smiling against a backdrop of colorful murals featuring a stylized fish and a majestic lion.
Four joyful youths smiling outside on a sunny day with a vibrant blue coop, with the church bus in the background
A cheerful group of adults and youths, standing in a cobbled street adorned with British flags, are pictured enjoying a sunny day at Busch Gardens, each holding a refreshing drink and snacks, with a sense of excitement for the day's adventures.

Connect with Our Youth Group!

Interested in learning more about our youth group? Get all the details on upcoming events and activities and how you can get involved. We look forward to connecting with you and welcoming you into our community!