Youth Ministry

The Details:

• Grades 6 - 12
• Location: may vary and will be announced bi-weekly

What's Happening:

• This is a study that involves deeper faith formation with a focus on Bible Study
• The Sunday evening Bible study replaces the need for youth Sunday School
• When it happens, the 5th Sunday of the month will be a fun outing

Register for Youth Bible Study below

The Details

• Grades 6 - 12
• Starting September 11
• Location: UMCL Foyer

What's Happening

• Fun activities, there will be more games, fellowship, and lesson focused on Bible principles
• When it happens, the 5th Sunday of the month will be a fun outing

Register for Youth Group below

Flower City Work Camp is an inter-denominational ministry outreach to needy areas in Rochester, NY.  Youth from the greater Rochester area come together each spring to rehab homes and work with inner city kids, all in the name of Jesus.  Suspended in 2020 and 2021, Flower City Work Camp plans to resume spring 2022.

Souper Bowl of Caring tackles hunger and food insecurity locally by collecting non-perishable food and money to buy food.  January 2021 UMCL youth collected over 100 food items to help our local food pantry.  In the USA, Tackle Hunger raised over $163 million for local hunger relief.

Attending Kingdom Bound at Six Flages Darien Lake, NY is an activity that is both fun, as well as an opportunity to build Christian faith.  Not only is time allowed for the rides, but there are Christian bands and speakers.   Suspended in 2020 and 2021, Kingdom Bound hopes to reschedule in 2022.

Energetic and fun to be around describes Theo and Victoria Camara, UMCL Youth Group Leaders.   They are anxious to meet 6 - 12th graders from the church and the surrounding community at UMCL Youth Group on Sunday Evening for bible based learning, activities and fun.

About Theo and Victoria:

• Both studied at Messiah University and earned Bachelor’s degrees in Christian Ministries, with dual concentrations in Congregational and Youth Ministries
• Both currently continuing their studies at Northeastern Seminary, Rochester, NY
• They were set up by their favorite college professor, have been married for 3 years, and live in Livonia with their baby girl, Ahava, and their Jack Russel/Pug mix dog, Sunny.  
• Theo is originally from Connecticut and has a Lutheran background, while Victoria was born and raised in Livonia and grew up in the United Methodist Church of Livonia.

Fun facts about Theo and Victoria:

• Theo is obsessed with the Boston Red Sox, while Victoria is a New York Yankee fan.
• Theo enjoys playing a variety of instruments and watching anything Marvel related.
• Victoria likes reading and writing, camping, and singing. 
• Their favorite band is AJR
• They both enjoy a good cup of coffee and going to hipster coffee shops.

John and Melinda Sciera coordinated Youth Group 2020-2021.  

John Sciera has had an extensive career working with young people, kindergarten through college, is a retired physical education teacher and taught in the Geneseo Central School District for over 30 years.  He has coached high school football and lacrosse in the Livonia School District, coached lacrosse at SUNY Geneseo, and   is coaching with The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Melinda is a retired nurse.  She volunteers in several church ministries including overseeing the cleaning protocol necessary as a result of the pandemic.

John and Melinda love the Lord and love sharing their faith with young people.