The youth ministry of Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark is a community that seeks to be transformed by Christ through teaching, fellowship, and mission.
Teaching: We have weekly teachings based on God’s Word and focused on the Gospel message of the free gift of grace that is offered to us through Christ Jesus.
Fellowship: We are a loving community that recognizes we are all sinful people in need of God’s grace that are working together to grow in our knowledge and love for God. To that end we have frequent activities and times of fellowship for the youth to form genuine relationships with each other.
Mission: We are committed to serving our church, community, and the world through service projects and mission trips.
Click here for more information about the Mission, Commitments, and Vision of our youth ministry.
Contact the Pastor for Youth and Families, Caleb Evans, if you have any questions or want to join us!
Sunday School
Sunday school is on break for the Summer! We will resume new classes starting in September!
Youth Group
Youth Group is open to all students between 6th and 12th grade (Middle school-High school) and meets on Sunday nights. Youth group consists of a time of structured games, worship through singing, a Bible lesson, and hang-out time. Feel free to invite friends and others to join us!
For the Summer we will only be meeting at select times (6/7; 7/19; 7/26; and 8/2). We will be meeting from 6:00-8:30pm and will have a bonfire and S’Mores at the end of each youth group.
Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a PDF of the Summer 2026 youth calendar click HERE.
June:
June 7, 6:00-8:30pm
Youth group with S’Mores!
June 14, 5:00-7:00pm
EP Family Picnic Night! (Picnic grove at EP).
June 15, 12:45-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
June 20-27, Mission Trip to Mexico
Sr. High international Mission trip to Monterrey, Mexico.
June 22, 12:45-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
July:
July 9
Girls only lock-in.
July 12, 5:00-7:00pm
EP Family Picnic Night! (Picnic grove at EP).
July 13, 12:45-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
July 14-17, 9:00am-12noon
Sports Camp!
July 19, 6:00-8:30pm
Youth group with S’Mores!
July 20, 12:45-4:30pm
Girls 31 Club!
July 22-24,
VBS prep!
July 26, 6:00-8:30pm
Youth group with S’Mores!
July 27-31, 9:00am-12noon
VBS!!!
August:
August 2, 6:00-8:30pm
Youth group with S’Mores!
August 6-8, Jr. High Mission Trip
Blessings of Hope (PA); Easterseals (DE).
August 9, 5:00-7:00pm
EP Family Picnic Night! (Picnic grove at EP).
August 13
Guys only lock-in.
Spring Retreat
What: Our Spring Retreat, is a retreat for all students in 6-12th grade. We will be going to the Christian Retreat Center, Harvey Cedars, located on the beach in Harvey Cedars, NJ. We will spend the weekend with four worship sessions including singing, and Biblical lessons centered around a theme for the weekend. There will also be planned activities and plenty of free-time for fellowship and fun.
When: Our Spring Retreat is April 17-19 (Friday-Sunday). We will gather and leave from Evangelical Presbyterian Church Friday evening and return to the church on Sunday afternoon.
Registration: Registration is simple and easy! There are only two steps to be fully registered for our Spring Retreat! 1. Click button below or follow the link HERE to register. Note: Parents must be the one completing the registration for their children. 2. Submit payment (see below). Deadline for registration and payment to be received is April 3rd! If one is not registered by this time attendance cannot be guaranteed. If one is registered but payment has not been received your reserved slot will be forfeited. Don’t wait, sign up (and pay) today!
Payment: The total cost for a student to attend is $70. This covers everything for the whole weekend and includes a retreat t-shirt or hoodie as well. Students can also bring a little money if they want anything from the snack bar.To submit payment please write a check, made out to Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and write “Reality Factor - [student name]” in the Memo line. Checks can be handed directly to me or submitted to the church office.
Scholarships: We have had a member of our church make a special donation for this trip to help cover the cost for students to go that might have difficulties paying for the retreat. If you or your student want to come, but cannot for financial reasons, please come talk to me and we can use the donation to cover your expenses. I want everyone to be able to come on this trip!
Packing List: For a complete packing list for the retreat, click HERE.
Schedule: For a complete schedule for the weekend, click HERE.
Mission Trips
Information for upcoming Summer 2026 Mission Trips will be posted soon!
Missions Trip Fundraising Dinner!
Please join us on Friday, March 13th, from 6:00-7:30pm in the church fellowship hall for a fundraising dinner to support our youth mission trips this year.
For more details and to register for the dinner, click below.