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.

Congratulations Grads & Scholarship Recipients of 2026

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth Volunteer Orientation Current and Prospective volunteers for Youth Ministry are invited to an orientation on Sunday, September 27th at 3 PM in the Youth Room.
Youth Bowling Outing Join us on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM at Rollhouse for a night of pizza and bowling. Cost is $12 per person.
High School Football Outing Youth are invited to join us on Friday, September 18th at 7 PM to support our athletic and band-participating peers at the Riverside v. Mentor game. Cost is around $10 per person.
Brookdale Orchard Harvest Fest Join us in LATE September (date coming soon) to Brookdale Orchard for their Harvest Fest. The Middle School Mission Week team visits them in the summer. We look forward to joining them again for fall fun!

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.

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.