NGUMC Young Adults

QuadW offers paid 8-week missional internships for Christian Young Adults (Ages 18-24). Here's information about the North Alabama host site in Huntsville, Alabama.

Application now open for QuadW Missional Internships Young people ages 18 to 25 are invited to apply to participate in a transformational summer missional internship program at QuadW's Huntsville site.

Register here: https://www.ngumc.org/eventdetail/18670772?month=10&year=2024&day=1&display=l&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaA6VGDxytQFpSAOwIyCl6-nMuJdtatLMQld_Ca4ZFRTwXVFG3YR2tbyLI_aem_wJr2cJSh5eUW7JBtDEZV2Q

Registration is open through next week for the Rest & Vision retreat Saturday, January 18 – Monday, January 20, 2025. This unique leadership development retreat is held in the Lodge at Camp Sumatanga. There will be intentional leadership development in whole group sessions and small group breakouts, as well as Sunday afternoon free time to enjoy hiking and exploring around Sumatanga. Every night we’ll have time to sing, dance, play, and gather around the fireplace in the lodge.

Participants arrive Saturday after lunch and the weekend will wrap up after worship Monday morning. This collaborative, cross conference event is ONLY for high school and college students.

The registration fee covers lodging, all programs, and meals from Saturday dinner through Monday breakfast. We will stay in the lodge in twin bunk beds (bedding is not provided). College students will be housed with other college students and high schoolers will be housed with high school students and adult chaperones. Participants can register with their group OR as an individual.

There is limited space for vendors who have leadership opportunities for high school or college students at our resource fair on Sunday afternoon. If your organization is interested in participating in our vendor fair – you can find more information and a registration form by emailing [email protected].

WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT OUR SPEAKER! Here’s a little about her: Janice Watts Yates serves as the Director of Adult Discipleship at Decatur First UMC in Decatur, Georgia where she has been on the Decatur First Staff for 11 crazy years. Hailing from North Alabama and a former Sumatanga camper and staffer, Janice has degrees from Birmingham-Southern College and Emory’s Candler School of Theology. She loves strong coffee with cream, her family (and friends who are like family) and helping the people of God make connections with each other.

We had so much fun at the college ministry fall retreat this weekend! We heard great messages from Rick Owen, learned new songs with Luke Sligh, asked some hard questions, learned how NOT to be the turkey at Thanksgiving, played fun games, came up with new smore recipes, worshipped together, and explored Epworth by the Sea in perfect weather. Plans are starting for next fall- you don't want to miss it!

‼️ Calling all College Ministries and College Students ‼️

College students and Wesley foundations! Join us November 1-3 at our Epworth by the Sea fall retreat! College students and Wesley foundations from anywhere are welcome, individual and group registrations are available. Registration is open and there’s a big discount for UM Commission groups! You can find more details and registration here: https://www.ngumc.org/eventdetail/18644589?month=11&year=2024&day=1&display=m

The Snack Bar is open until 5:30pm!
Grab a snack to go or stay and hang out. If you haven't already, when you stop by be sure to sign in so that we know you were with us!
See you in Athena A!

Ready for a break? From 10am to Noon, fresh pastries, treats, and cold drinks are available in Athena A for our Young Adults.
Drop in whenever you need! The longest break will be around 10:45am after the General Board of Higher Education presentation. Hope to see you there!

It’s a beautiful Friday in the Classic City! Come hang out with us all day long! There will be fresh baked pastries and other treats available from 10:00am-Noon. We’ll also have a longer break around 10:45am which is a great time to come and connect with other Young Adults! At the lunch break, we’ll meet at Athena A and then head to Mellow Mushroom. Happy Friday!

Need a place to catch up on some work, relax, or decompress? Head to Athena A (top of the escalators) to hang out with us all conference!

Don't forget to come join us in the break between the Service of Remembrance and Opening Session (3:15ish) in Athena A (top of the escalators) for Snack Break featuring the tastiest Chips-n-Dips Bar and refreshing drinks! See you soon!

🎉one more day🎉
See you in Athens, Young Adults!
A few reminders:
✨ All conference long we will have the Young Adult Suite in Athena A (top floor of the Classic Center next to the escalators). There is comfy seating, drinks available, and several snack opportunities throughout conference.

🍿 Don't miss our main gathering times:
Chips and Dips Bar: Thursday from 3pm to 5pm (Come by around 3:15pm between the Service of Remembrance and Opening Session for some extra treats.)
Mid Morning Snack Break: Friday from 10am to Noon

🍕 Looking for a group to go to lunch with? Meet us in the Young Adult Suite at the beginning of the lunch break, and we’ll walk to lunch together.

Be sure to also join our Group Me: NGUMC Young Adults

Who is headed to Annual Conference? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
Check out some of the ways to engage with other Young Adults while there. Be sure to follow us on Instagram () and GroupMe (NGUMC Young Adults) to get the most up to date information! Come hang out with us!