The Joint Youth Ministry is for any 6th-12th graders interested in being part of a community of faith. You don't have to be from our churches, know anything about God, look or believe a certain way, have money, dress a certain way, have your life perfectly together or be any degree of cool. We are family of students and leaders learning how to Love God and Love others together and we'd be thrilled if you joined us at any event, anytime.
Thanks for checking out the Joint Youth Ministry! It's hard to capture the "feel" of the JYM with words but there are lots of pictures below that might give you a better idea. We are a comprehensive ministry for 6th-12th graders from all over San Jose. We have students from over 28 schools who participate regularly in a variety of different weekly programs, weekend mission trips and retreats, camps, ski trips, summer outdoor adventures, family events and so much more. In additional to the two full time staff members, Lisa Jacobs and Katrina Kraynick-Baker, we have a ton of volunteer leaders who love to teach, hang out and listen to your students as they figure out how to grow up in a faithful and healthy way in busy Silicon Valley. The best way to see what we are about is to show up! Any 6th-12th graders, regardless of church, belief or faith affiliation are welcome at all our events! Check out our online calendar link to see when and where we meet.
Our consistent programming happens Sunday and Wednesday but we have additional things each week too!
A. Guys night/Girls night (Gender split groups, games and growth),
B. Feed the Need (cooking class and meal making/delivery for those struggling),
C. Intentional growth night- Fall classes to pick from are "God and the outdoors",
"Engaging in the Bible" and "Social Justice and our faith"
D. Student leadership team
In August/September & February/March we meet at Willow Glen UMC- 1420 Newport Ave, SJ 95125
In October/November & April/May we meet at Almaden Hills UMC- 1200 Blossom Hill Rd, SJ, 95118
In December/January & June/July we meet at Cambrian Park UMC- 1919 Gunston Way, SJ 95124
Our consistent programming happens Sunday and Wednesday but we have additional things each week too!
- Sunday Nights- 5pm-7pm- Junior High and High School Youth Group (separate youth groups, meeting at the same time with small groups based on age with consistent leaders all year long)
A. Guys night/Girls night (Gender split groups, games and growth),
B. Feed the Need (cooking class and meal making/delivery for those struggling),
C. Intentional growth night- Fall classes to pick from are "God and the outdoors",
"Engaging in the Bible" and "Social Justice and our faith"
D. Student leadership team
In August/September & February/March we meet at Willow Glen UMC- 1420 Newport Ave, SJ 95125
In October/November & April/May we meet at Almaden Hills UMC- 1200 Blossom Hill Rd, SJ, 95118
In December/January & June/July we meet at Cambrian Park UMC- 1919 Gunston Way, SJ 95124
