We have a thriving youth ministry at Fairfax UMC and provide a holistic approach to youth discipleship by teaching discipleship, praying, developing friendships and having fun! During the school year, we gather weekly on Sunday nights from 5:30-7pm for games, faith formation, prayer, small group conversations, fellowship and more. In addition to regular youth group nights, we also have some special events. Fairfax Food Tour outings are held during our regular time at that week’s restaurant; teens should meet at the restaurant and bring money to cover their meal. Sunday Service Nights are focused on service projects and will also be held during our regular time unless noted otherwise. Our 2026–2027 schedule is below. For other special events, keep an eye out for details to come. Our 2026–2027 schedule is below. To learn more about upcoming youth events, contact Chris Incze, our youth ministry intern.

Fall Semester

• September 13: Kick-off and Scavenger Hunt, 5:00-7:00pm
• September 20: Fairfax Food Tour: Andy’s Pizza
• September 27: Sunday Service
• October 4: Thrive Youth Group
• October 11: TBD
• October 18: Thrive Youth Group
• October 25: Fall Field Trip (Details TBD)
• November 1: Fairfax Food Tour: Freddy’s
• November 8: Thrive Youth Group
• November 15: Thrive Youth Group
• November 22: Friendsgiving at Pastor Bryson’s
• November 29: Sunday Service
• December 6: Thrive Youth Group
• December 13: Caroling and Christmas Party, 4:00–7:00pm

Spring Semester

• January 10: Blank Slate Party
• January 17: Fairfax Food Tour: Potbelly
• January 24: Sunday Service
• January 31: Ice Skating (Details TBD)
• February 7: Thrive Youth Group
• February 14: Superbowl Sub Making at 8:00am
• February 21: Thrive Youth Group
• February 28: Sunday Service
• March 7: Sunday Service with Hypothermia, 4:00–7:00pm
• March 14: Thrive Youth Group
• March 21: Fairfax Food Tour: Qdoba
• March 28: Easter Sunrise Service 6:30AM
• April 4: Thrive Youth Group
• April 11: Thrive Youth Group
• April 18: Fairfax Food Tour: Noodles & Company
• April 25: Thrive Youth Group
• May 2: Youth Morning Church Service (Time TBD) and End of Year Celebration