Jesse Lee Youth
Jesse Lee Youth Ministry invites our young people to grow in the knowledge and love of God as they grow into themselves, too. We play. We laugh. We worship. We ask questions. We welcome everyone, and yes, that means you! Join us!
High School Youth & Middlers
Summer Mission Trip
Rising eighth graders and up are invited to join us for our in-state mission trip in June, in partnership with UCC Southbury. Please fill out the link if you are interested in joining us!
All-Church Summer Read
This summer, we’re inviting any and all to join in reading the first 2 books in the
Rwendigo Tales Series – a series that’s been described as being reminiscent of The Chronicles of Narnia. The Reading Guide will be sent out in early June. Twice this summer, those reading the books will gather to discuss the book, enjoy a potluck dinner, fun activities, bonfire and s’mores.
Valley Night Specifics
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Why the name Valley Night? You’ll have to read the first book to find out!
Summer B3 Nights
All youth (4th through 12th grade) are invited to our summer B3 Nights. The three Bs are Battleball, Bible Devo, and Bonfire! Dinner will be provided and all are welcome.
Friday, June 20, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:15 p.m. *Junior Youth (4th/5th graders) will conclude at 8:15 p.m.
Special Activity: Paint War & Water Games
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:15 p.m. *Junior Youth (4th/5th graders) will conclude at 8:15 p.m.
Special Activity: Town-wide Scavenger Hunt with Prizes
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:15 p.m. *Junior Youth (4th/5th graders) will conclude at 8:15 p.m.
Special Activity: TBD
Junior Youth Group
Calling all fourth and fifth graders! We recognize that the fourth and fifth grades are a unique experience that starts to push them out of fitting into Children’s Ministry, but also doesn’t quite yet make them ready to fit into a Youth Ministry classification. Out of this understanding, we began our Junior Youth Group & made it a priority to give our fourth and fifth graders a revamped room of their own to use for Sunday School and Junior Youth gatherings.
Junior Youth Group typically meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month for about an hour and a half, with this schedule adjusting as needed based on the season/time of year.
In Junior Youth, students share a meal together, explore themes and passages from the Bible, and participate in group games and activities that connect with what they’re studying in the Bible. Our current overarching theme is “Identity” and we use the Book of Belonging Storybook Bible. Junior Youth is open to all fourth and fifth graders, regardless of church attendance or affiliation.
For more information about Youth programming at Jesse Lee, please email victoria@jesseleechurch.com