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Student Ministries Events

January

25jan5:30 pm7:00 pm2nd and 4th Youth Group

26jan6:30 pm8:00 pmCommunity Conversation - Part 2 Community Conversation to Shape the Future of Middle School Afterschool Opportunities

February

22feb10:00 am10:50 amParent Connection Brunch

22feb2:00 pmSt. Mark's Talent Show

March

22mar2:00 pm4:00 pmRice Meal Food Pack - March 22, 2026Midwest Mission Distribution Center

Sunday Morning Education Hour – 10 AM

Welcome to our Middle and High School Education Hour—a place where faith meets real life. Our weekly gatherings offer a space to explore the Bible, ask honest questions, and grow in a relationship with Jesus. Through fun/ silly activities, engaging discussions, relevant teaching, and a supportive community, we equip teens to live out their faith with confidence in today’s world.

We will start together in Room M for announcements and an opening activity then break into Middle and High School groups for our discussion time. Join us on Sunday mornings for meaningful connection, spiritual growth, and fun!

Sunday Youth Group – 5:30 – 7:00 PM

2nd and 4th Youth Group
2nd and 4th Sundays | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Youth group is the heart of our student ministry—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it! Whether you’re in middle school or high school, this is a space to grow in faith, build real friendships, and have a lot of fun!

Each week includes:
✅ Dinner
✅ Games
✅ Prayer Time
✅ Lots of Fun!

Bring a friend—you never know how one invite could change someone’s life.

Parents of Youth:

Please click here to check out the potential options for adults during the 10 AM Education and Grow Groups hour. Click here to indicate your preferences on the “New 10 AM Options Interest Form”.

Fundraising Opportunities!

Pumpkin Patch 2025

The Pumpkin Patch is coming back to St. Mark’s! Pumpkins will be delivered September 19th (around 4:00pm) and sales will start September 20th. We need everyone’s help with setting up and selling.  It’s going to be a fun and profitable fundraiser, but we need you to help make it a success! 

Sign Up to Help

Kroger Rewards

Register for Kroger Community Rewards online at krogercommunityrewards.com. Sign up using the number 29492 and a percentage of all that you spend at Kroger will go to benefit St. Mark’s Youth Mission Programs. Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy!

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Parent Volunteers Needed!

Contact Scott Melvin to learn about available volunteer opportunities. All volunteers working with our children and youth are required to complete a background check. Please allow at least 72 hours for your application to be processed. Please email Melissa Smith to request a background check. You may also call the church office at 317-846-4912 for more information. If you would like to make a donation to defer the cost of the background check, you may send a check payable to St. Mark’s UMC with “Background Check” on the memo line or click here to pay online. Background checks must be renewed every three years. Email Melissa Smith or call the church office 317-846-4912, if you need to check your renewal date.

Required Forms for all events

Medical Release Form

Medical Release form must be completed yearly for every youth.