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.


Our Sunday Night Gatherings schedule for July is:

  • Sunday, July 28th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”).

Our Sunday Night Gatherings schedule for August is:

  • Sunday, August 4th: Promotion Sunday Bowling Night, from 5 p.m. (departure time from church) to 7:30 p.m. (pick up time at church) at Bowlero Lilburn. See additional information below.
  • Sunday, August 11th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”).
  • Sunday, August 18th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”).
  • Sunday, August 25th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”).

Please visit the Youth Ministry’s website at https://dfumcstudents.org for more information.


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

Youth Group Promotion Sunday Bowling Night: August 4th

We are excited to welcome our rising 6th graders to our Youth Ministry on Promotion Sunday, August 4th! As we welcome our rising 6th graders and kick off the new school year together, we will have a bowling night on August 4th, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bowlero Lilburn, located at 3835 Lawrenceville Hwy. in Lawrenceville. The cost is $15 per person which includes bowling, shoe rental, $10 arcade card, pizza, and beverages. Please sign-up by going to the following link: https://forms.gle/1APXMFccmwqzA1Fm7.

We will meet and depart from the church at 5 p.m., and pick-up time from the church will be at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries by e-mail at mlee@duluthumc.org. We look forward to a great time of fun and fellowship!

Youth Confirmation Class Information Meeting: August 25th

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 25th, for an important information meeting for both rising 6th and 7th graders and their parents for this year’s Confirmation Class. We will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in room F147, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 8th, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in room F147.


Should you have any questions regarding the Confirmation Class, please feel free to 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.

Youth Fall Retreat: November 8th – 10th

The Youth Group is excited to be participating in this year’s Rooted Retreat (North Georgia UMC Conference Retreat) hosted by Camp Glisson for our Youth Fall Retreat! The retreat will be held Friday, November 8th, through Sunday, November 10th, at Camp Glisson, located at 690 Camp Glisson Road in Dahlonega.

There will be powerful worship experiences, dedicated youth group time, fun activities, great meals, and lodging at Camp Glisson. Please be on the lookout for more information and registration in the near future.

Wednesday Night Bible Study for Middle School and High School Students; Resuming in August 2024

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.


PLEASE NOTE:  Wednesday Night Youth Bible Studies will resume in August.

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.

Parent Connection Group: Meets Wednesday Evenings; Resuming in August 2024

Every Wednesday evening, parents of all ages are meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in room F207, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center, to discuss issues and concerns dealing with parenting in our world today from a Christian perspective. This is an open discussion group and everyone is invited to join us.

It takes a village to raise our children in a Christ-like way in our culture today, and we are building this group to serve as a place to receive support from other parents, advice and ideas from “more experienced” parents, and a reminder that you are not alone in what you are going through. For more information, please contact Rev. David Burchett by e-mail at dburchett@duluthumc.org.


PLEASE NOTE: Parent Connection meetings will resume in August.

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