Youth Ministries
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Youth, 7th - 12th Grade
Youth Mission Statement
To provide a Christ-centered, friendly atmosphere for spiritual growth in which Youth have the opportunity to explore life issues within the context of the Christian faith.
Youth at Ascension Learn
Sunday school is offered Sundays at 9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
Our Sunday School curriculum is based on a deeper understanding of the Sunday scriptures. As Episcopalians, we are exposed to more scripture during Sunday worship more than any other denomination. This is as it should since scripture forms the basis of all that we believe as Christians.
Our teachers will use Understanding The Sunday Scriptures to guide them in their discussions with the youth.
Our 10th grade class is marked by choosing a pilgrimage for year end. They have followed the footsteps of Paul on a pilgrimage to Greece, studied Martin Luther and his journeys through Germany and stayed in a working monastery in Taize, France. Funds are raised throughout the year with car washes, chili sales, Mardi Gras and numerous other activities.
7th - 8th grade ~ Room 101
9th grade ~ Room 106
11th-12th grade ~ Youth Room
Youth at Ascension Serve
Every summer we go on a Mission Trip. We have built additions onto homes, painted, cleared land, held Christian Day Camps for children and worked with underpriviledged children.
Our youth also help with the families that stay at the Harley House.
Youth at Ascension Play
Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00.
The Youth group meets for fun activities. Special activities include lock-ins, retreats, yearly ski trip, Happening, Diocesan Youth events, rafting, and camping.
In addition, our youth meet weekly for youth group which is led by one of our UT students. Our activities vary each week but include fellowship, prayer and outreach programs in the Knoxville area.
Our youth also have fun! We have an annual winter retreat to North Carolina where our youth can ski, ice skate, tube or ride horses. A mission trip is planned for the summer with an organization called Passport. We have been to Smokies baseball games, gone white water rafing and biked the Virginia Creeper.
Ascension enjoys participating in a Basketball League for Sr. high boys, Jr. High boys.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact the church office, 588-0589, ext. 214.
Youth at Ascension Raise Funds
We raise money for our 10th Grade annual Holy Pilgrimage by hosting a Mardi Gras Dinner, carwashes, dinners, auctions, and a variety of other projects.
If you have any questions or would like more information on how to become involved in Youth Ministries either as a participant or a volunteer, please call the church at 588-0589.