Youth/Student Ministry

Exciting Things Are Happening in Student Ministry at Duluth First UMC!


Website and Social Media Links

Student Ministry website:  https://dfumcstudents.org/

Student Ministry Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/1087451718369330

Student Ministry Instagram page:  www.instagram.com/dfumcstudents/

Student Ministry YouTube page:  www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-34oKWJVCSZbz3NpkDHDA


Contact Us!

Rev. Min Lee, Director of Student Ministries: e-mail - mlee@duluthumc.org; phone -770-476-3776, ext. 119

Save the Dates:  Sunday Night Gatherings

Students in the 6th through 12th grades are invited to join us on Sunday nights for Sunday Night Gatherings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”), located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Sunday Night Gatherings include great dinners, fun games, amazing worship, inspirational and relevant messages and life-changing small groups.


The Sunday Night Gathering schedule for February is:

  • Sunday, February 15th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”);
  • Sunday, February 22nd: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”).

Please click on YOUTH MINISTRY for more information.


Questions? Please contact Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries, by e-mail at mlee@duluthumc.org.

Sunday Night Gathering

Students in the 6th through 12th grades are invited to join us on Sunday nights for Sunday Night Gathering from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”), located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center unless otherwise noted. Sunday Night Gathering includes great dinner, fun games, amazing worship, inspirational and relevant messages and life-changing small groups.

Registration is Now Open for Summer 2026 at Glisson Camp and Retreat Center

It is time for summer camp registration at Glisson Camp and Retreat Center! Registration for Summer 2026 is open for members of North Georgia United Methodist churches and returning families of Summer 2025 campers.

Glisson Camp and Retreat Center offers Summer Camp in the forests surrounding Cane Creek Falls near Dahlonega, GA. Since 1925, this place has become holy ground as thousands have had their faith strengthened through God’s presence there in creation and Christian community. Glisson Camp and Retreat Center is part of the North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries of the United Methodist Church’s North Georgia Conference. To see the schedule and/or register, as well as view promotional materials/videos, please go to https://glisson.org.

Wednesday Night Bible Study for

Middle School and High School Students

We invite students (6th through 12th grades) to join us for Bible Study during the school year as we dive into the Word of God and grow together as a community!  Bible Study is held on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. in room F149, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center.

Sunday School Class for Youth

We have a year-round Sunday School for students in the 6th through 12th grades on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in room F-149, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center.

Genesis Youth Choir

Rehearsals for the Genesis Youth Choir are Sundays at 4:30 p.m. in the Don Lee Music Suite. The Genesis Youth Choir is open to students in 6th - 12th grades. No audition is needed and no experience is necessary - all are welcome! Please contact Verena Lucía Anders by e-mail at vanders@duluthumc.org for more information.

Parent Connection Group Meets Wednesday Evenings

Parent Connection, our small group for parents, meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in room F207, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Everyone is welcome to join us as we share in the joys and struggles of parenting children of all ages. Please contact Rev. David Burchett by e-mail at dburchett@duluthumc.org for more information.

We Need You!

Youth - We need YOU to make Youth Group a success, after all that's why it's called Youth Group.

Parents and other interested adults - We need YOU to make youth group a success.  We are always seeking new counselors to join the A-Team or to chaperone events. 

Please contact Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries, by e-mail or phone if you would like to help with our youth or if you have any questions about any of these events/programs.

Rev. Min Lee: mlee@duluthumc.org
770-476-3776, ext. 119