Weekly Youth Events:

Sundays:

  • 10:00 am: Worship (for whole church)
  • 11:00 am: Bible Study Hour with classes for all ages
  • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Youth Life Night (Theme the Year: Meant for More) - Downstairs in the Gym. (Drive around to the back of the church and enter by the gym doors next to our playground.)  Come enjoy open gym, fun organized games, a great time of worship, Bible study and prayer. PLUS small group times for girls and guys, high schoolers and middle schoolers!  You will hear also about exciting upcoming special events! ! Students are encouraged to invite and bring friends!
    • Sunday, October 25: LIFENIGHT - 6:00-7:30pm "Made with a Purpose!"
    • Sunday, November 1: LIFENIGHT - 6:00-7:30pm "Made to Take the Step!"
    • Sunday, November 8: LIFENIGHT - 6:00-7:30pm  "Made for Community!"
    • Sunday, November 15: FRIENDSGIVING (See Below for more details)
    • Sunday, November 29: No LIFENIGHT
    • No LIFENIGHTS in December (See below for December activities!)
    • LIFENIGHTS resume January 10th - Sundays, 6:00-7:30pm
Youth Events Coming Up:
Fall/Winter:

"Meaning in the Movies" | Sunday, Nov. 15

5:00-8:15pm  "David"  (https://youtu.be/uv9V3dk98PM?si=IJD5YDVIB5m6713Q)

Where:  The home of Rev. Jennifer (Youth Pastor) - 9197 Ivy Banks Drive Mechanicsville, Virginia

PACK/BRING YOUR OWN DINNER.  Waters, sodas, movie snacks provided.

Friendsgiving (With Young Adults) | Sunday, Nov. 22

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The 5th Annual Youth & Young Adults Friendsgiving will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 6:00–7:30 PM in The Commons! Join us for a cozy evening of gratitude, laughter, and friendship as we share a Thanksgiving-style meal and a special time of fellowship together.

Chicken tenders and drinks will be provided, and guests are asked to bring a favorite Thanksgiving-style side dish and/or dessert to share. Come enjoy good food, great company, and a time to celebrate God’s blessings together!

For more information, please contact Rev. Jennifer Mullins.

Christmas Amazing Race | Saturday, Dec. 5

2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Youth, grab your friends and join us Saturday, Dec. 5, from 2:00–7:30 PM for Christmas-themed challenges and fun! Meet at Gayton’s gym at 2:00 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Sign-up details coming soon!

Volunteers needed: 5–8 drivers over age 22 and 5–7 station helpers.

Gayton Christmas Music Program | Sunday, Dec. 13

10:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Join us Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM for Looking for Jesus, a heartwarming Christmas production featuring music and drama for all ages!

Written by professional theatre artist Joshua Mullins and adapted from Jean Gietzen’s If You’re Missing Baby Jesus, this story based on true events follows a family whose search for a missing baby Jesus leads to an unexpected Christmas adventure—and a powerful reminder of the season’s true meaning.

Music will be led by Gayton’s own Rich Moncure, professional songwriter, composer, and arranger, with accompanist Stephen Steward, a former Gayton pianist.

Interested in singing? Choir rehearsals are Thursdays at 6:00 PM, November 5–December 10. Email Rich Moncure to join.

Suggested admission will be a donation of needed items. More details coming soon!

For questions or to volunteer, contact Rev. Bryon.

Come experience the joy, wonder, and heart of Christmas as we celebrate together!

Christmas Eve Services | Sunday, Dec. 24

4:00 PM & 5:30 PM

Lifenights Resume | Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027

6:00-7:30pm
Coming Up in 2027!

In-House Retreat - DNOW | Friday, Jan. 29 - Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027

Theme: Frequency! Tuning in to the Voice that Matters!

Cost & details coming soon.

Needed:  4 host homes (middle school boys, high school boys, middle school girls, high school girls); Young Adult Bible Study leaders; Friday dinner & Saturday lunch; Worship leaders

(in case of major weather event... it will be February 26-28)