YOUTH AT SALEM PRES



Our Mission

Here at Salem Presbyterian Church, we strive to empower youth through faith-based development, cultivating leadership, and building strong, inclusive communities. By building a sense of belonging, we aim to create environments where youth are encouraged to grow spiritually, personally, and intellectually. Through collaborative experiences, character-driven leadership opportunities, and purposeful community engagement, we nurture our youth to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and inspire positive change. 

Our Philosophy

  1. Help the Youth develop in Faith

  2. Instill Leadership within the Youth

  3. Help build a Community together

  4. Help each individual grow as a person

Confirmation

Youth in sixth grade and older are invited to take part in Confirmation, a process that helps them explore their faith and become full members of the church. With the guidance of adult mentors, they learn about God, the church, and what they personally believe—never being told what they “should” believe, but encouraged to ask questions and deepen their understanding. The goal is for each young person to confidently articulate their own faith.

 

Youth leadership

Youth also play an active role in church leadership and worship. Each year, at least one youth serves as a youth elder, and others participate on various committees to ensure their voices shape the life of the church. Their involvement shines especially on Youth Sunday, when young people lead the entire service—from selecting scripture and music to offering the sermon and prayers—sharing messages that matter to them.

 

Growing Together Through Faith, Fellowship, and Service

Each summer, our Youth Group travels to Montreat, NC for a week of worship, learning, service, and connection with other Presbyterian youth from across the Southeast. Throughout the year, youth also build meaningful relationships with older members of the congregation through fellowship events and shared service projects. Their growth in God’s love continues through weekly classes—where children, youth, and adults study the same scripture—and through Circle of Friends, a Wednesday night program with dinner, lessons, and fun activities. As they mature, youth take part in impactful service opportunities such as collecting food for the hungry, growing produce for local pantries, serving meals at shelters, and participating in “Mini-Missions,” a week-long summer effort supporting community nonprofits.

 

Join Us!

Our Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings from 6 - 7:30 during the school year. Our activities include discussions, playing games, and hanging out.  Dinner is provided! Friends are welcome! If you want to see more about us, follow our Instagram Page!