Children & Youth Program Overview
Youth Ministry at Bower Hill
Our vision is that youth experience the joy of knowing a relationship with God, and belonging as a beloved child of God so that they will actively live, love and accept themselves and others into our community, be passionate about understanding and exploring their personal faith and how it is enacted in their daily lives, and discover their unique gifts and embrace the God-given purpose for their lives.To realize this vision, Bower Hill maintains three top priorities born out of the unique character and emphasis of our congregation, and the needs of young people: fellowship, mission, and the instruction of faith.
What to expect on Sundays?
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9:30 a.m. - Worship
Childcare is available for babies and toddlers in the nursery.
Wonder for Pre-K to 2nd grade
Children preschool through 2nd grade will start in worship with their families. After a Time with Children, kids will be escorted downstairs to room 103, the Children’s Worship Room, to hear a Godly Play story. Kids will see, hear, and wonder as they learn from and with each other. Parents may pick up their children in room 103 after worship ends.
Holy Moly for 3rd-5th grade in Room 110
Kids in third through fifth grade will start in worship with their families. After a Time with Children, kids will be escorted to room 110, where they will explore the Old and New Testaments using Holy Moly Sunday school. They will hear and see a video and participate in activities to deepen their thinking around the story. Parents may pick up their children in the classroom after worship ends. Do you speak Holy Moly? Click here to find out!!!
Connect for 6th – 8th graders in room 105
Kids in sixth through eighth grader will meet during the entirety of worship, so youth should go directly to room 105 on Sunday morning to Connect. With Connect, kids see how individual Bible stories connect into larger themes that span the whole Bible. Parents may pick up their children in the classroom after worship ends.
Middle and High School Youth Group
Join youth in grades 6-12 for youth group. Typical meetings are on the 2nd Sunday night of each month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in room 110. In addition, there will be a monthly service opportunity.
Youth Group dates: October 12, December 14, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, and May 3. There is no meeting in November so kids can attend the fall youth group retreat November 14-16.
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Registration Is Now Open for the Youth Fall Retreat November 14-16, 2025 - Bower Hill is teaming up with five other local PC(USA) churches for our annual fall retreat for youth in grades 6-12. This year we will be at Windy Ridge, located in Greene County, 1 hour outside of Pittsburgh. Registration is now open - Click here to add your name and register today! Cost is $100 and includes food, transportation, t-shirt and programming.
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Tweener Youth Group Updates for Grades 3-6
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Sunday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. in room 110 Join us and bring a friend for a night of fun for our first Halloween Pun Party. Look for details in your inbox soon!
Tweener Retreat February 28-March 1, 2026 – This is a special one-night retreat designed to introduce youth in grades 3-6 to the retreat experience at Crestfield. Be sure to save the date!