WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at the CLC
6:30pm-7:30pm

Teens who grow together in God's love through worship, friendship and community.

Youth group at Ankeny First UMC includes youth from grades 6th-12th. Each Wednesday night, youth group meets at the CLC to worship, listen to a message, share life in small groups, and have fun. Youth spend about 2/3 of the evening in large group, then split into grade level small groups to have discussions about how the lesson for the night can impact the way they live. If you have any questions about youth group, please contact our youth director JUDE ABOAGYE.

CONFIRMATION BEGINS IN JANUARY

Confirmation is a membership and discipleship class designed for teens in 9th grade and above. This 4 month program gives teens the information they need to ask important and informed questions about their own faith. At the conclusion of confirmation, the students can choose to join the church as professing members OR simply continue their journey of faith with their peers. 
REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION!

Attention grads pursuing post-secondary education!

Scholarship Endowment Fund Application

Ankeny First United Methodist Church is proud to support the educational aspirations of our parishioners through the Scholarship Endowment Fund. $5,000 in scholarships (ranging from $500 to $1,000) will be offered to active parishioners pursuing post-secondary education. Applications are due by February 1, 2025. Click the button below to find requirements for the application process.
Application information and instructions

JUDE ABOAGYE

YOUTH DIRECTOR
Jude Aboagye joined our staff as the new Director of Youth Ministry on August 8, 2022. Jude is a 10-year resident of Ankeny and a graduate of AHS and the University of Iowa. His family is originally from Ghana in West Africa where he spent a few years living as a child. He has spent just about all of his life in the church and grew up playing several instruments on the worship team. In his free time, he enjoys playing the bass and spending time with family.