Sunday Mornings
Sunday School: 10:45 AM | Youth Room
Sunday Night Youth Group
Youth Group: Sundays 5:30-7:30 PM | Fellowship Hall & Chapel
This is our biggest gathering of the week! We meet for dinner at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall, followed by fun and crazy games, a lesson relevant to teens today, a time for discussion and worship. Dinner is $3.
In a culture obsessed with selfies, celebrities, money, and success, it’s not difficult to understand why so many of us struggle with being a little self-centered at times. But while “me first” may the norm for the rest of the world, Jesus showed us what it looks like to live a generous, compassionate, selfless, “after you” kind of life. In November, we’ll challenge ourselves to move away from the world’s “me first” attitude and embrace the “after you” message of Jesus by noticing needs, opening our hands, using our gifts, and sharing our joy.
Fruit Groups
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM | Youth Room
Fruit groups are small groups that meet together weekly, read scripture together, and pray together. These groups are designed for students to learn to trust, support and pray for one another as they discuss their everyday challenges and where they see God in their lives. Afterwards, we go to dinner altogether! Students are to bring money for dinner.
Midnight Club
Midnight Club is a time for 11th-12th Graders to hang out together outside of church and have fun together! We meet once a month on Friday Nights with special events throughout the year. The next Midnight Club is in November 23rd at Kirby Tyler's house. Email Kirby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
if you need the address or have any questions.
Fall 2018
When: Friday, October 5th- Saturday, October 6th
Where: Warren Willis Camp, Fruitland Park, FL
What: As part of confirmation, we will join other confirmands from all over Florida for a weekend retreat at Warren Willis Camp. This will be a time to receive sound teaching, have fun playing games, worshipping, bonding as a class on the Low Ropes Challenge Course and continue diving into our lessons during small group time.
Arrival/Departure Times: Please meet at OUMC on Friday at 4:45 PM. We will arrive back at church on Saturday night at 10:00 PM.
Cost: $70 + money for one meal on the road.
Register now by clicking here!
Confirmation Retreat Packing List
Confirmation Retreat Waiver
"They should make a sanctuary so I can be present among them." Exodus 25:8
Who: 6th-12 graders
When: Friday, November 2nd- Sunday, November 4th
Where: Warren Willis Camp, Fruitland Park, FL
What: This fall, we are going to Warren Willis Camp where we will join other youth groups from Northeast Florida. We’re going to have an AWESOME time together with friends, playing games, experience amazing worship, and spend time exploring our most important connections.
Arrival/Departure Times: We will be leaving OUMC on Friday, November 2nd at 4:30 pm. We will return on Sunday, November 4th at 12:30 pm.
Cost: $100 + money for one dinner on the road.
Sign up by October 17th by clicking here! Payments due 10/17.
Fall Retreat Packing List
Fall Retreat Waiver
If you haven't already filled out a Medical Release Form for 2018, please download below and return to Kirby in the Youth Office or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. Form must be signed by parent/guardian before students can go on any trips.
Spring 2019
Winter Retreat
Who: 6th-12th Graders
When: February 15-18, 2019
Where: YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC
What: The Winter Retreat is a weekend getaway for students to take a break in the mountains, be in community with one another and grow spiritually! It is a weekend full of fun activities, incredible worship, and great lessons. As students and Christ-followers, we have a purpose! This weekend we will dive into how we can let God change our lives and live an intentional life for Him every day.
More information regarding cost and how to register coming soon!
Summer 2019
More Summer 2019 Trips coming soon!
Who: Rising 8th-Graduated 12th Graders.
When: June 26th-July 3rd, 2019
Where: Troutdale, Virginia
What: A summer hiking trip in the Appalachian Mountains with Wilderness Trail. No experience necessary! Our students spend time at the Wilderness Trail property in fellowship, worship & games before heading out on a 5-day backpacking journey on the Appalachian Trail. WT believes that amazing things happen when you take people out of their comfort zone and place them in the beauty of God's creation. We have seen that incredible growth begins with first letting go. As we let go of the worries and thoughts of our daily lives we are then able to begin looking outward. For more information, go to http://www.wtrail.com/.
Cost: The cost is $305 including almost everything you need, such as: backpacking equipment (tent, pack, etc.), meals at the property, meals and some snacks while hiking, and a souvenir T-shirt. Students should bring money for three meals on the road. A $75 deposit is due when you reserve your spot. Reserve your spot and pay your deposit by June 1st.
Arrival/Departure: Youth should arrive at OUMC at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, June 26th. We will be leaving Jacksonville at 9:00 AM. We will return to Jacksonville on Wednesday, July 3rd at 5:00 PM.
Sign up online by clicking here! Register and pay your deposit by June 1st. Limited spots available!
Packing List
Consent Form
Who: Rising 6th-Graduated 12th Graders
When: July 8th-July 13th, 2019
Where: Warren Willis Camp, Fruitland Park, FL
What: The camp experience is like no other! Imagine a week on Lake Griffin surrounded by your friends from home and all around the state. Combine this with powerful worship, challenging speakers, and meaningful discussion in small groups, a super fun team of counselors, a whole mess of fun activities, such as, ropes course, archery, tubing, sailing, swimming, gaga ball, canoeing, fishing, disc golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer, skating, arts and crafts and crazy games – then add the realization that we do all of this in an effort to get to know God and grow in our relationship with Him.
Cost: The cost is $420 including lodging, activities, transportation and meals while at camp. Students should bring additional money for one meal on the road.
Scholarships: Ortega UMC is offering scholarships to families with need for financial assistance. To apply, email Kirby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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How to Register for Camp: Parents/Guardians must register their own youth for camp. The preferred method is online registration. This is the fastest and easiest way to register your child. Start by going to http://www.warrenwilliscamp.org/register and click “Register Now.” You will create an account and fill out the online form. Select ORTEGA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH when choosing your group and select WEEK FIVE: July 8th-July 13th. $75 deposit is due at registration. Without the deposit, you WILL NOT HAVE A SPOT. After you have registered, please let Kirby Tyler know so she can arrange your transportation to and from camp!
For more information on the camp, go to http://warrenwilliscamp.org.
Camper Release Form
Packing List
If you haven't already filled out a Medical Release Form for 2018, please download below and return to Kirby in the Youth Office or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. Form must be signed by parent/guardian before students can go on any trips.
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2018 Medical Release Form
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