The youth ministry of Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark is a community that seeks to be transformed by Christ through teaching, fellowship, and mission.
Teaching: We have weekly teachings based on God’s Word and focused on the Gospel message of the free gift of grace that is offered to us through Christ Jesus.
Fellowship: We are a loving community that recognizes we are all sinful people in need of God’s grace that are working together to grow in our knowledge and love for God. To that end we have frequent activities and times of fellowship for the youth to form genuine relationships with each other.
Mission: We are committed to serving our church, community, and the world through service projects and mission trips.
Click here for more information about the Mission, Commitments, and Vision of our youth ministry.
Contact the Pastor for Youth and Families, Caleb Evans, if you have any questions or want to join us!
Sunday School
Sr. High Sunday School - Kingdom of Israel (1 Samuel - 2 Chronicles) - A look at God's faithfulness to his people despite their many failings. Taught by Pastor Caleb Evans.
Jr. High Sunday School - Fearing God More than Man (peer pressure, codependency) - A Biblical look at how our approval and dependance on others cripples our lives and needs to be replaced with a reliance upon God. Taught by Elder Todd Metzler.
Youth Group
Youth Group is open to all students between 6th and 12th grade (Middle school-High school) and meets on Sunday nights. Youth group consists of a time of structured games, worship through singing, a Bible lesson, and hang-out time. Feel free to invite friends and others to join us!
For the Fall, we will be meeting on Sundays from 5:00-7:00pm. On alternating Sundays a pizza dinner is provided with a gluten free option.
Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a PDF of the Fall 2025 youth calendar click HERE.
September:
September 7, 5:00-7:00pm,
Youth group with dinner! Promotion Sunday!
September 13, 6:00-9:00pm
Game night and ice cream bar!
September 14, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with small groups!
September 21, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
September 27,
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm!
This event requires registration, please click below to register!
October:
October 5, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
October 12, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with small groups!
October 18, 5:30-8:00pm
EP Harvest Party!
October 19, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
October 25-26
EP Missions Conference!
October 26, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with small groups!
November:
November 2, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
November 7-9,
Fall Retreat! Reality Factor at Northbay Adventure Camp.
Note: No Sunday School or Youth Group on November 9 because of retreat.
November 15, 8:00am - 12noon
Church work day. Have fun together as we beautify our church grounds!
November 16, 5:00-7:00pm
Youth group with dinner!
November 23, 5:00-6:30pm
Church-wide potluck dinner & hymn sing!
December:
December 7, 6:30pm
Lessons and Carols Concert! At Faith Presbyterian - Wilmington
December 11, 6:30-9:00pm
Christmas party with white elephant gift exchange!
December 21,
Family Christmas Program! 5:15pm - Ornament making begins. 6:00pm - Program starts. Reception after.
December 24, 6:00pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Dessert after service.
Fall Retreat
What: Our Fall Retreat (Reality Factor), is a retreat for all students in 6-12th grade and is organized and run by various youth ministers and leaders from Heritage Presbytery (our local body of PCA churches). Reality Factor is held at the NorthBay Adventure Camp (11 Horseshoe Point Lane Northeast, MD 21901). This camp provides many unique activities and endless fun as we will be joined by several other Presbyterian churches and their youth groups. The retreat will involve four sessions of worship and teaching, plenty of organized games and activities, free time for students to enjoy fellowship with one another, and designated youth group time for our students to spend time with just one another. For more information about the Reality Factor retreat, see the retreat website by clicking HERE.
When: Reality Factor 2025 is November 7-9 (Friday-Sunday). We will gather and leave from Evangelical Presbyterian Church Friday evening and return to the church on Sunday afternoon.
Registration: Registration is becoming increasingly more convenient for Reality Factor! There are only three steps to be fully registered for Reality Factor. 1. Click button below or follow the link HERE to register as an EPC specific attender for Reality Factor. Note: Parents must be the one completing the registration for their children. 2. Submit a required health form for Northbay Adventure Camp by clicking the button below, following the link at the end of registration, or by clicking HERE. 3. Submit payment (see below). Deadline for registration and payment to be received is October 17th! If one is not registered by this time attendance cannot be guaranteed. If one is registered but payment has not been received your reserved slot will be forfeited. Don’t wait, sign up (and pay) today!
Payment: The total cost for a student to attend is $90. This covers everything for the whole weekend and includes a retreat t-shirt as well. Students can also bring a little money if they want anything from the snack bar, and for a love offering that will be given during our final worship session for a local ministry effort. To submit payment please write a check, made out to Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and write “Reality Factor - [student name]” in the Memo line. Checks can be handed directly to me or submitted to the church office.
Scholarships: We have had a member of our church make a special donation for this trip to help cover the cost for students to go that might have difficulties paying for the retreat. If you or your student want to come, but cannot for financial reasons, please come talk to me and we can use the donation to cover your expenses. I want everyone to be able to come on this trip!
Mission Trips
Information for upcoming Summer 2026 Mission Trips will be posted soon!