This is a bi-monthy feature that will cover the varying high school youth groups of the students within FC. Contributing to this year’s theme, “We Are One,” this series will attempt to inform, highlight and encourage each group’s diverse system of ministry as well as provide information for those seeking ties to a congregation.
First Presbyterian Church
-Youth group name: Water’s Edge
-Address: 1540 M Street Fresno, 93730
-Meets: Wednesday nights, 7 p.m.
-Number of students: 40 registered
-High school students From FC: Aaron DeWolf, ’15, Annalise Rosik, ’14 and Miriam DeWolf, ’13
-Youth pastor: Craig Blodgett
-Annual events: Santa Cruz retreat, missions trips, winter and summer camp at Hume Lake, coastal bike trip
-Mission statement: “To be a faithful witness to the love of Jesus Christ in our community and throughout the world … We are a body of followers of Jesus Christ who are Reformed in our theology, Presbyterian in our polity (governance) and Passionate in our relationship with God.”
Background and itinerary
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