Weekly Gatherings
Bozeman UMC hosts an ecumenical youth ministry to provide programming for our students from our own church, St. James Episcopal Church, and Pilgrim Congregational UCC. We are an inclusive and energetic youth group that encourages exploration of personal faith through connection, service, worship, and tradition. Dinner is provided at each service.
In addition to Sunday evening youth group, we host and participate a variety of events throughout the year. Keep an eye out for retreats and activities in the Upcoming Events section below!
Grades 6–12, Sunday Nights 6PM–8PM in the Friendship Room & Youth Zone from September - May
All Are Welcome
Bozeman UMC is an open and LGBTQ+ affirming congregation, and in our youth group, you will be wholly loved and supported for who you are. We do not tolerate hate, discrimination, or bullying toward any person for any reason–gender identity & sexual orientation included.
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Upcoming Events
Youth Fall Retreat
Our annual 406 Fall retreat is now called IGNITE and will be hosted here at Bozeman United Methodist Church this year on October 15-17! You won't want to miss this unforgettable long weekend filled with lively worship, deep spiritual conversations, crazy youth group games, a missions project, and an afternoon at Jump Time with our friends from all over Montana.
Priority registration is $40 and covers meals and lodging at the church + admission to Jump Time. Register before 11:59PM Sept. 23, 2026 to secure this rate.
Registration Form: https://bozemanumc.breezechms.com/form/ignite2026
YOUTH MISSIONS
El Salvador 2028
As part of Bozeman UMC’s collaboration with the Wilkinson Family Foundation, Rin will be leading a team of youth on a mission trip to support education in El Salvador in the Summer of 2028. This trip will take much preparation, planning, and fundraising. While students must be going into 9th grade or above to travel with the group internationally, we strongly encourage all of our students to participate in fundraising to support the team and help us purchase supplies and equipment.
Spanish fluency is not a requirement to attend since we will be accompanied by a translator, but we do encourage students interested in going to learn what they can through school, software, World Language Initiative classes, practice with others, or whatever other resource available. The more Spanish you know, the more you’ll be able to connect with the people you meet!
For more information on WFF and to get a better picture of the work we will be doing, visit their website at www.wilkinsonfamilyfoundation.com.
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