Youth’s Ministry
We engage junior and senior high school students in an active faith that empowers them to be change makers in their world. As we learn more about following Jesus, we are called to use our lives to make earth look more like heaven.
This is a place where all people are welcome–if you are searching, “saved”, sure, unsure, older, younger, peace-filled, pain-filled, able-bodied or differently-abled, regardless of gender expression or sexuality, no matter how many moms or dads or divorces or kids, no matter your status or where you are from, know that you are welcome here! When we say all students are welcome, we really mean ALL students.
Each week, we gather on Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 to share a meal, discuss our concerns, address timely issues, go on retreats, plan work projects, study the Bible, play games, and deepen our understanding of ourselves, our world, and our God.
We share concerns, talk about timely issues, go on retreats, plan work projects, study the Bible, play games, and get to know ourselves, our world, and our God better. It is a wonderful time to share yourself with others in a nonthreatening, nonjudgmental environment. The Youth Ministry is for laughing, sharing, learning, growing, giving, receiving, and becoming.
We have a lot of fun together! On any night you might find us playing games, talking about important social and spiritual topics, studying the Bible, creating things, having an overnight, going to LazerQuest, bowling, heading to the park … who knows what else? You don’t want to miss out on the friends and fellowship this group has to offer you!
Regularly Occurring YM Events
Midweek Morning Prayer
Start your Wednesday with calm and focus. Join Tim Loewen-Elofson for a short time of prayer based on the Book of Common Prayer from 7:15–7:45 AM in LAUMC’s Chapel. The Chapel sits just past the Garden Room and Choir Room, next to the Columbarium. Take a moment midweek to pause, breathe, and reconnect before the day begins.
The Breakfast Club
Young adults and college students, grab breakfast and catch up! Meet at Main Street Bagels (666 Fremont Ave, Los Altos) on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Enjoy good food, easy conversation, and community before your day gets busy.
Young Adults
Latest news and events
- YM Albuquerque
June 14 – June 21 (Deposit due January 1, 2026) Join a week of hands-on service in Albuquerque. You will work with local nonprofits that… Read more: YM Albuquerque - Christmas at the Parsonage 2025
Fridays, December 19, 6:30-7:45 pm Families with young children are invited to play games, sing Christmas carols, have hot cocoa, and hear the Christmas story read by… Read more: Christmas at the Parsonage 2025 - Youth Fall Retreat 2025
November 7 – 9 (Registration Deadline November 2) The mountains are calling and we must go… to Camp Koinonia, October 4-6. Join the Youth’s Ministry… Read more: Youth Fall Retreat 2025
Confirmation
Confirmation is traditionally the time in the life of our youth when they look closely at what it means to be a Christian in general, to be a United Methodist in particular, and to be a member of Los Altos UMC specifically. It is a great time for them to explore their faith, grapple with some of the tough questions facing them and their generation (and facing all people of faith), and to get to know themselves and their church a bit better.
Scholarships
Unlock your potential through the Roy Damonte and Dirk & Carol Damonte Scholarships! The Roy Damonte Scholarship, an homage to our former director of Christian education, celebrates exceptional high school seniors engaged in Los Altos UMC, while the Dirk and Carol Damonte Scholarship, established by the dynamic duo behind our music and youth ministries, supports those pursuing music and religious studies degrees. Spring brings the opportunity to apply, with eagerly awaited award decisions announced in the summer. Seize your chance to enrich your education and honor legacies of commitment. Your journey starts now.
Tech Ministry
Tech ministry includes video, computer, sound, and camera work at Creekside Crossings. It is a great place to fit in if you have an interest in these areas of technology.