Here at Burke Presbyterian Church, we take seriously our baptismal promises to welcome and nurture all youth (7th-12th grades) on their journey of faith. All are welcome, whether you are comfortable naming where God is moving in your life or whether you have never before stepped foot in a church. BPC is committed to doing ministry with and for youth. We would love for you to join us! We offer a variety of ways to connect with God and with one another. Find more information about youth events on our calendar.
For more information about Youth Ministry at BPC and to find where you fit in, contact our church office at 703-764-0456 or office@BurkePresChurch.org.
Sunday School
Youth Sunday School is offered for grades 6-12 on Sundays from 10:15-11:00am.
Youth Connections
Sunday night is a time of fun and connection, when we explore spiritual questions, hang with friends, play a game or two, eat together, have conversations about faith and life in a small group, and try out spiritual practices.
IMPACT Youth Choir
IMPACT (Inspiring Music and Praise, Acclaiming Christ Together) welcomes all youth in grades 7-12 to sing a variety of music, from traditional to contemporary to gospel. IMPACT rehearses weekly and leads regularly in worship. The summer IMPACT tour shares the love of Jesus Christ through music, typically singing in churches and nursing homes, doing service projects and time for fun and recreation.
Youth Council
Youth are invited to take ownership of their ministry, in collaboration with adult volunteers. Our Youth Council leadership team meets periodically to imagine, plan, and lead programs for their peers.
Multi-Generational Events
Activities that include children, youth, and adults all together are important to the spiritual growth of our church family and help to make BPC a place that feels like home.
On First Sundays of each month, our multi-generational Sunday School has become a monthly staple for fellowship, creativity, and outreach across a wide range of ministries. On these First Sundays, all ages have gathered to pack snacks for students at Glasgow Middle School, transform our prayers into art, make trail mix bags for CROP Walkers, craft our own Christmas ornaments, and eat lots and lots of cereal! These monthly gatherings offer time and space to connect with one another and care for our neighbors.
Keep an eye out for announcements about these and other multi-generational gatherings here at BPC throughout the year.
Mission
We take part in a variety of hands-on projects, which have included working for people who need food and clean water, people who are homeless, and people who struggle with mental health issues.
Retreats
We travel together, with destinations such as Montreat Conference Center in the mountains of North Carolina, Massanetta Springs Middle School Conference in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and The Center in Baltimore, Maryland. We also go camping, have a sabbath treat for older youth, and have a senior retreat for our 12th graders.
