Youth

Middle school students are invited to join us on Sunday nights! This is a time students for students to have fun, build friendships, learn about God, and share in small groups. Our youth gatherings consist of dinner, large group time, then small groups based on grade and gender.

Find more information about or join a Middle School Small Group here.

Please feel free to reach out to Tanner Johnson with any questions or concerns, or for more information about being involved on Sunday nights!

Middle and high school students are invited to Sunday Night Youth! This is a time for students to have fun, build friendships, learn about God, and share in small groups. Our youth gatherings consist of dinner, large group session, as well as grade group and small group time.

Find more information about or join a High School Small Group here.

Please feel free to reach out to Colin Whalen with any questions or concerns, or for more information about being involved on Sunday nights!

The youth handbell choirs of Apex UMC offer youth the unique opportunity to ring handbells in a group setting. We currently offer two handbell choirs for youth, one advanced choir (Jubilate) and one intermediate choir (Celebration), and both groups meet simultaneously to rehearse. Our youth handbell choirs lead in worship on a regular basis throughout the school year and participate in the youth choir/handbell tour in May.

• Rehearsals: Sundays, 4-4:50 p.m.​
• Director: Becky Settle (Jubilate Ringers)
• Director: Casey Purdy and Kelly Smith (Celebration Ringers)

Youth choir is open to all middle and high school students who desire to sing and use their voice to glorify God. This dynamic choir rehearses a large variety of music on Sunday afternoons in conjunction with all of Apex’s Sunday evening youth activities. The youth choir sings regularly in worship, participates in festivals and outreach events in the community, and ends the year with a weekend tour to share its message and music with those beyond the walls of the church.

Rehearsals: Sundays, 5-6 p.m.
Director: Todd Arant

Bring your instrument of choice and come learn to lead worship from the stage or the sound booth! Opportunities to play worship services across the family of faith. All 6th-12th grade musicians are welcome! Training provided.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.
Director: Patrick Rose

Youth Engaged in Service (Y.E.S.) – January 24- 26, 2025
Youth Engaged in Service (YES) is a mission project specifically created for middle school students! It’s open to students in 6th, 7th or 8th grades (traditional & year-round calendars) during the 2024-2025 school year. Teams of middle schoolers will partner with local nonprofits to support their work in our community. Projects vary and could include anything from helping at a local farm, working on projects around the church, serving local community members, harvesting a garden and more! Contact Tanner Johnson for more info!

Apex Outreach Service Project (AOSP) – July 20-26, 2025
A.O.S.P. is a local home repair service project for students who have completed 8th-12th grades by June 30.

Over the last 25 years Apex Outreach Service Project (AOSP) has faithfully served our community repairing over 200 homes and creating opportunities for thousands of students to develop home repair skills, build relationships with people in our community, and most importantly deepen their faith in Christ. Each years teams of high school students, college leaders, and adult team leaders help our neighbors with projects including: painting, replacing siding, flooring, building ramps, etc. All rising 9th-12th grade students are eligible for this life changing week.