Our Mission:

To Lead All on to a Path of Christ Centered Discipleship. At Mentor UMC it is our mission to help Youth & Young Adults figure out what their beliefs are in a fun, comfortable environment where they can learn alongside their peers. Our hope is that they will form lasting friendships, become leaders, and be able to take their faith beyond the walls of the church building. We want to make a space where they are Learning and Living the Love of Christ every day!

If you want to help out with Youth & Young Adults but aren't sure where to get started, click here to leave your info for Mackalyn.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth & Young Adult Church Plants Mission ALL Youth & Young Adults are invited to join us sometime in October at 6 PM to cleanup & remove invasive/non-native plants around the church. RSVP online here.
YOUTH Cornmaze Outing Our youth will be attending the Derthick's Cornmaze in Mantua, OH on October 18th at 2:30pm! This is one of the biggest cornmases in Ohio! We will meet at the church to leave around 2:30pm to carpool. We will return around 6:30pm. Cost is $7 per person. RSVP online here.
Young Adult Haunted Winery Outing Young Adults are invited to carpool or meet us at various wineries in Madison for a "trick-or-treat" wine trail on October 15th at 6 PM. It is free to bounce around with us, but there are additional costs for food and drink. RSVP online here
Lake Metroparks Halloween Drive Thru Our church has the opportunity to volunteer at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark for their Halloween Drive Thru on October 23rd! We will arrive at the Farmpark at 4:50 PM to get in costume, which will be provided, as a part of the playful scary experience. We'll be done at 9:15 PM. Sign up online here or reach out to Mackalyn Figgins to learn more.
YOUTH Halloween Spooktacular It's almost time for Halloween! The youth will be having a Late Night Spooktacular on October 31st from 5:30 PM until 12 AM. Join us for trick-or-treating, food, worship, games. RSVP online here. A Spooktacular takes a lot of work to make it happen! Sign up online to volunteer or get in touch with Mackalyn Figgins.

ONGOING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Youth Group

All Youth are invited to join us on the FOURTH Sunday of the month at 4 PM in the Youth Room for Youth Group. We will focus on a devotion and life skill.

YOUNG ADULT Group

Join Young Adults on Tuesdays at 6 PM for Soil and Spirit: Cultivation and Kinship in the Web of Life by Scott Chaskey. We'll read this together for 5 weeks then begin a new study or series relating to this year's theme, Creation Care. Feel free to bring anything you like to snack on!

Youth Sunday School

Grades 6-12 are invited to Sunday School during the 9 AM worship service each Sunday. We’ll meet in the Youth room for fellowship & fun.

Gaming Group

Join this intergenerational group on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in the Youth Room to play Dungeons & Dragons (no experience necessary). If there is another game you are interested in seeing at MUMC, get in touch with Mackalyn. There are opportunities for card, board, or video games. ALL are welcome in this space!

Confirmation

Confirmation is for Grades 8 and up and takes place October – May. The start date for 2026-2027 is OCTOBER 11th. This is a great opportunity for young people who wish to deepen their faith and understanding of Christianity and Methodism. Reach out to Mackalyn to learn more.

Theatre Arts Camp SUMMER 2027

Students grade 1-8 are encouraged to join this two-week, daily camp at Mentor UMC in July. Older students may join the crew and High School/Young Adults may volunteer. $100 per CAST MEMBER (completed grades 1 - 8) $70 per CREW MEMBER (completed grades 6 - 8)

Middle School Mission Week SUMMER 2027

Middle School aged students are invited to join us for Middle School Mission Week for a week in July. We'll meet at MUMC in the morning then venture to a local organization or location for missions. We return back to the church around 4 PM. Please reach out to Mackalyn Figgins for more information.

East Ohio Camps SUMMER 2027

EOC is a great summer opportunity for youth participants and young adult volunteers. These camps include Camp Aldersgate, Camp Wanake, and Camp Asbury.

Youth Service Project SUMMER 2027

The Youth Service Project Mission is an annual trip in the summer where students and volunteers visit and assist a family or area in need. To learn more about their upcoming trip, fundraisers, and registration, please visit the YSP page.

Internships

Our church is a learning church for vocation, in addition to spirituality and theology. Vocation is where our deep gladness meets one of the world’s greatest needs. Our internship program can help young adults discern what that looks like for them. We offer internship opportunities in Communications, Youth Ministry, Worship Arts, Pastoral internships, Environmental/Ecotheology internships, and other ideas that we discern and create together! Fill out the form here to start your journey.

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

GBHEM offers financial aid to United Methodist students pursuing undergrad or graduate degrees in the United States and world-wide. Visit their website to learn more and apply.

Scholarships 2027

The Scholarship Application for 2027 will open in the spring. You can learn more about the scholarships offered and their histories here. Congrats to our High School and College Grads as well as the recent recipients of MUMC scholarships in 2026. We are so proud of you! View the celebration video online here.

Important Forms Here!

Emergency Medical, Driver, Permission Forms and More!
Click here for the STUDENT Emergency Medical Form.
Click here for the ADULT Emergency Medical Form.
Click here for a DRIVER form for those providing transportation.