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
There are Sunday school classes for both middle school and high school students each Sunday starting at 9:30am in the Family Life Center.
Sr. High Sunday School (9-12th grade) - Ecclesiology and Sacraments - Understanding the nature and purpose of Christ’s church and how believers are to be faithful members of a local church. Taught by Pastor Caleb Evans
Jr. High Sunday School (6-8th grade) - The Nicene Creed - Looking at and using the historic Christian creed to understand what it teaches us about God, salvation, and living for the Lord. Taught by Elder Todd Metzler.
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 Spring, we will be meeting on Sundays from 5:00-7:00pm. On alternating Sundays a pizza dinner is provided with a gluten free option.
Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a PDF of the Spring 2026 youth calendar click HERE.
January:
January 16, 6:30pm
Blessings of Hope family service day!
January 18, 5:00-7:00pm
Childcare volunteer safety training!
January 23, 6:00-9:00pm
Game night and ice cream bar! (Fellowship Hall)
January 25, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with small groups!
February:
February 1, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
February 7, 10:30-12noon
SkyZone Trampoline Park!
Event is free, but please register HERE!
February 8, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
February 14, 4:00-7:30pm
Parents Night Out! Care for children and enable parents to have a few hours to themselves.
February 15, 5:00-7:00pm
Potluck dinner and installation service for Caleb Evans!
February 21-22
Winter Bible Conference!
February 22, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with small groups!
March:
March 1, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
March 8, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with small groups!
March 13, 6:00-8:00pm
Fundraising dinner for youth mission trips. Students going on mission trips are required to assist.
March 14,
Sight and Sound Theater - Joshua!
A generous member has paid to take 17 students to go see the sight and sound production of Joshua on March 14th. The event is free but only open to the first 17 students that sign up.
SIGN UP HERE!
March 15, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
March 22, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with small groups!
March 28, 10:00-11:30am
Easter Egg Hunt! - Youth are helping to run the annual Easter Egg Hunt!
March 29, 6:00-7:00pm
Palm Sunday Family Program!
April:
April 2, 7:00-8:00pm
Maundy Thursday Service!
April 12, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
April 17-19,
Spring Retreat at Harvey Cedars, NJ! See below for information and registration. Note: There will be no youth Sunday School or youth group on Sunday April 19th because of retreat.
April 26, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
May:
May 2, 8:00am-12noon
Church Work day!
May 3, 6:00-8:00pm
Church skating night at Christiana Skating Center!
May 9, 7:00-9:00pm
Bowling at Main Event!
Event is free, but please register HERE!
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.
Mission Trips
Information for upcoming Summer 2026 Mission Trips will be posted soon!
For applications see HERE!