Rooted Youth Ministry at Church of the Good Shepherd is an active ministry seeking to help students in grades 6–12 to develop deep roots in Christian faith and love so that they may live out Jesus Christ’s mission for the redemption of all Creation.
Regular Events
Youth Night 6:00pm-8:00 PM: Front Entrance
Youth Grow Zone 9:45–10:45 AM:
Middle School: Room 32
High School: Room 30
Contact Information
Connor Felty, Director of Student Ministries, connoryouth@umcogs.org,
cell: 717-679-7244
Current News For our Youth Group:
Check out our current newsletter: https://newsletter.dymapps.com/featured/2438
Fill out our Student Information Form: https://goo.gl/forms/VDmKoqsLhfbvIRpF2
To read more about each of our graduates, click on the image below. You will then be able to read their biographies and scroll through the images.
Click on the picture to open the announcements in a new tab, where you should be able to view, download and print it. If you experience problems, first make sure your computer is allowing the umcogs.org website to allow pop-ups (basically tell your computer you trust umcogs.org). If you still have trouble, email Jessica …
Click on the picture to open the announcements in a new tab, where you should be able to view, download and print it. If you experience problems, first make sure your computer is allowing the umcogs.org website to allow pop-ups (basically tell your computer you trust umcogs.org). If you still have trouble, email Jessica …
Click on the picture to open the announcements in a new tab, where you should be able to view, download and print it. If you experience problems, first make sure your computer is allowing the umcogs.org website to allow pop-ups (basically tell your computer you trust umcogs.org). If you still have trouble, email Jessica Spangler …
Click on the picture to open the announcements in a new tab, where you should be able to view, download and print it. If you experience problems, first make sure your computer is allowing the umcogs.org website to allow pop-ups (basically tell your computer you trust umcogs.org). If you still have trouble, email Jessica …
Click on the picture to open the announcements in a new tab, where you should be able to view, download and print it. If you experience problems, first make sure your computer is allowing the umcogs.org website to allow pop-ups (basically tell your computer you trust umcogs.org). If you still have trouble, email Jessica …
Click on the picture to open the announcements in a new tab, where you should be able to view, download and print it. If you experience problems, first make sure your computer is allowing the umcogs.org website to allow pop-ups (basically tell your computer you trust umcogs.org). If you still have trouble, email Jessica …
Click on the picture to open the announcements in a new tab, where you should be able to view, download and print it. If you experience problems, first make sure your computer is allowing the umcogs.org website to allow pop-ups (basically tell your computer you trust umcogs.org). If you still have trouble, email Jessica Spangler …
We are looking for some extra people who would like to be a part of some of the things that go on Sunday morning in our contemporary worship services. We encourage any of you who play an instrument or enjoy singing to join us. We have rehearsals on Saturday mornings at 9AM and participate in …
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear an important message from a nationally recognized family speaker! Online registration is… https://forms.gle/cHuq9Lkk3cG2v8yK6
SAFE SANCTUARY AND MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING If you would like to serve in a ministry that involves children/youth or just want a refresher, please attend this 30-minute training. We will have a lawyer at the training in order to help clarify or answer any questions you may have. When: Sunday, May 19th at 11am Where: …
There’s nothing else I could say but… Thank you so much! As I sit here writing this article on 4/29, I am looking at a fundraising total for the 30 Hour Famine that I could barley imagine we could achieve, and we aren’t even finished yet! 7,890 dollars 197 kids who will receive food, education, …
The Landing is a confidential Christ centered program for youth who are trying to deal with everything this world throws at them. We welcome all youth from 6th grade through 12th grade to join us for a fun evening of food, fellowship, music, a lesson taught by one of our volunteers and a small group …
The 2019 edition of the Gretna Gritty will be held on Saturday May 11th at the Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat site. This is our local United Methodist Camp, located near Mt. Gretna. This is a 5K mud run and personal challenge event with a timed event for competition and an untimed event for folks …
Contemporary Worship is looking for some extra people who would like to be a part of some of the things that go on Sunday morning! Do you like to sing or play an instrument? You are invited to be a part of the team just check in with Andy -he is the piano player 🙂 …
It’s finally here… The Landing – Celebrate Recovery for Teens! Go here for more details.
Here at Church of the Good Shepherd, we take great pride in the hard work our students put into their studies as they grow into God’s purpose for their lives, and we want to celebrate this milestone with you! If you know of a graduating senior in college or high school that should be recognized for this accomplishment, please contact Connor …
Blessings from Gretna Glen! We are very excited for some upcoming events in May as well as the beginning of our summer camp season! Gretna Gritty Mud Run Saturday, May 12th Gretna Glen will be hosting its 6th annual Gretna Gritty 5K Mud Run fundraiser, with proceeds donated to our Pathways to the Future Finance Initiative. With competitive, non-competitive and …
On Saturday, May 5th from 11am-7pm, COGS CFM Family Fun and Service Committee wants to give you an opportunity to take some family pictures! We understand how hectic life can get and how expensive it can be to hire a photographer to get family pictures. Get some pictures for Mother’s Day for mom or to …
Rooted Youth Ministry takes on a new name! Read all about it here.
Creation Festival June 27 – 30, 2018 Agape Farm, Mount Union, PA Creation Festival is celebrating 40 years and we will be right there with them as we return to the Festival once again in 2018! The Festival runs from June 27–30 and the cost is $105 for students—siblings will receive a discount of $25. …