9th – 12th Grade Weekly Programs
SUNDAY MORNINGS
Sunday • 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Students in 5th-12th grade are invited to join us in the Loft for Student Community on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am! Each week, students will grow together in faith and friendships through Bible study, spiritual practices, serving opportunities, games, and discussions.
At 11:00 am, students attend The Well contemporary worship service together in the Chapel. They will have the opportunity to actively participate in the worshipping community by reading Scripture, greeting, ushering, serving Communion, and more.
While students are together during the 9:30 hour, families are invited to join us for worship at The Well contemporary worship service.
Serving on Sunday
Students also serve in various ways on Sunday Mornings. Opportunities include greeting, serving communion, assisting in Children’s worship, running A/V, reading scripture, ushering, leading prayer, and more. We would love to help you discover where to serve!
HIGH SCHOOL WORSHIP
Sundays During School Year • 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Join us every Sunday during the school year for worship, community, and small groups. Together we’ll dive into Scripture, ask honest questions, build authentic friendships, and discover what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Some weeks we’ll dig deep into God’s Word, while others will focus on serving, connecting, or simply having fun together. No matter where you are in your faith, you’ll find a welcoming community where you can grow, belong, and encounter Jesus.
DROP OFF & PICK UP
Your student’s safety and comfort matter to us, which is why we have built simple, consistent check-in and pick-up procedures for both Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings.
Sunday Mornings
Students check in at the station located at the top of the stairs outside the Loft. They’re welcome to check in on their own, or a parent can come up and check them in together. Afterward, students head to The Lounge to hang out until large group begins.
Sunday Evenings
Students come up to the Loft to hang out until large group begins. Check-in isn’t required at arrival since group leaders mark attendance during small group time.
Pick Up
Once programming ends, students can be picked up by a parent in the Loft, or they’re welcome to head out on their own to meet a parent elsewhere.
9TH – 12TH GRADE EVENTS
From asking the big questions of faith to serving others, building meaningful relationships, and preparing for what comes next, our high school students are invited into experiences that challenge them to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
PUMPKIN UNLOADING
September & October | All Grades & Ages
Help us unload an 18-wheeler full of pumpkins as we set up The Patch for the fall season! All ages and abilities are welcome! This is a great one for the whole family to serve together. The proceeds from Patch sales go toward missions for First Methodist Students and First Methodist Included Special Needs, helping fund Mission Week as we serve our Mansfield community in big ways!
ALPHA
Annually | 10th Graders
Alpha is an intentional time of discipleship in which students engage in honest and open conversations about the biggest questions about life, faith, and Jesus. Things like, “Is this life it? Does God still heal today? Why does evil exist in the world? And why do we read the Bible, pray, and go to church?” This is a space for open conversations over a shared meal, where students explore the big questions about Jesus and the Christian faith.
CAPSTONE
Annually | 12th Graders
Capstone is a senior-year experience designed to help students grow in their faith and prepare for life after high school. Through Christ-centered conversations, meaningful relationships with peers and mentors, hands-on experiences, and practical preparation for the transition to college and adulthood, students are encouraged to see this next chapter as an opportunity to grow, serve, lead, and live out their faith.
Capstone is more than preparing students to graduate. It is about preparing them to live faithfully. Our hope is that students leave Capstone with a deeper relationship with Jesus, stronger connections within the church, practical tools for navigating life after high school, and the confidence to lead and serve wherever God calls them next.
THERE{4} TEEN GATHERING
Annually | High School Girls
This 2-day conference is specifically designed to inspire the next generation of high school girls to boldly live out their identity in Jesus Christ. Get ready for a weekend full of of incredible worship, amazing speakers and creative interactions designed just for 9th – 12th grade girls!
PURE ADVENTURE
Spring | 5th-12th Grade Sons & Dads
During this one-day experience, biblical wisdom meets modern life as dads and sons connect, with Christ at the center of their relationship. Against the backdrop of paintball, shooting sports, and a Barbarian Feast, fathers give sons what they need most: a holy confidence that lasts a lifetime.
SENIOR CELEBRATION
May | Graduating Seniors
Our congregation gathers around seniors and their families to celebrate all that God has done in their lives. These families share a meal together, and then, along with friends, extended family, and church family, we participate in a service that concludes with prayer over the seniors.
MISSION WEEK
June 13 – 17, 2027 | 6th – 12th Graders
Mission Week is an incredible opportunity to serve in the name of Jesus right in our community! Surrounded by love and support from our congregation, students and volunteers will make a tangible difference through construction projects and partnerships with local non-profit organizations. Each evening, we come together for worship – diving into God’s Word, lifting our voices in praise, and growing in faith. The moments between are filled with laughter, prayer, games, great food, and most importantly, encountering Jesus in powerful ways.
Throughout the week, students will journey alongside a small group, led by two dedicated adult volunteers. First Methodist Mansfield will serve as a “home base” where we will return after serving. Those who participate in Mission Week walk away with renewed identity in Christ and a passion for loving God and their neighbor. We can’t wait for you to be part of it!
See Students Events for upcoming dates and more information on these events.