Meridian Street United Methodist Church sees its youth as a vital part of the church and makes them a priority. Meridian Street Youth Ministries challenges the youth to grow in their faith, discover their gifts, support one another, and develop lives of service in a fun and Christ-centered environment.

Sunday School

Youth of all grades are invited to attend Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. The studies focus on how our faith intersects daily life from a biblical viewpoint. The junior high school youth (grades 6-8) meet in room 303. The senior high youth (grades 9-12) meet in the Youth Room on the 3rd floor.

Sunday Night Meetings

Youth in grade 7-12 are invited to come to church on Sunday nights. Sunday night meetings include discussions of current issues of concern to youth, along with a variety of fun activities. This is a great opportunity to meet other youth. We meet most Sundays at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to share dinner. Then, youth dive into devotions, activities, and relevant conversations.

Youth Mission Projects

One of the most memorable events is the annual youth mission trip. Youth have travelled to Zimbabwe; Maine; Cove, Arizona; Bridgeton, New Jersey; Chicago, Illinois; Kokomo, IN. During these trips, the youth are exposed to new ways of looking at the world through God’s eyes. They work with children, repair homes, and meet youth from around the world.

Every year people in the neighborhood and around the city look forward to the plentiful piles of pumpkins on our lawn during October. Pumpkins arrive from the Navajo Indians in Four Corners, New Mexico. The money from the Pumpkin Patch is used to support the Navajo and help fund upcoming mission trips.

Musical Opportunities

A youth handbell choir for youth grades 7-12 rehearses on Sunday evenings. They often meet just before the Sunday nigh youth meeting, so youth are encouraged to join both.

Youth are also invited to participate in the Chancel Choir, the group that sings in worship services on Sunday mornings.  The Chancel Choir practices on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm.  For more information please contact , Director of Music Ministries, or call 317.253.3237.

Youth Forms and Schedules

If you are interested in participating in the youth activities at Meridian Street, please fill out this permission form found here and return it to Mary Christie at the church office or at a youth function.

Check out current activities planned here.

With additional questions or to receive more information about Meridian Street Youth Ministries, please contact Mary Christie at  or call her at 317.253.3237.