This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast explores youth outreach in Whitewater Valley Presbytery. Dr. Kristin Lehr, Youth Outreach Director at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, discusses the value of listening to young people and making them feel heard. She highlights how the Presbytery’s Youth Leadership Team hopes to connect youth from different churches through events like Montreat and Triennium, building community and belonging. The conversation also addresses the challenges of youth ministry today, including the impact of social media and the need for spiritual practices. Lehr emphasizes creating safe spaces for young people to connect, ask questions, and grow in their faith, while also stressing the importance of intergenerational relationships within the church.
Grow. Connect. Discover. 
Hey middle schoolers! Looking for a place to dig deeper into the Bible, ask big questions, and have fun with friends? Join us for our Middle School Bible Study, where we’ll explore God’s Word, talk about real-life faith, and build friendships that last.
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: High School Room (enter through door 2)
Who: All middle school students welcome!
No matter where you are in your faith, this is a space to learn, grow, and have a blast together. Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and let’s dive in!
Have questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Lehr klehr@orchardpark.org See you there!
Every Wednesday | 
7:00-9:00 PM
Come hang out, share a meal, and dive into the Bible together! A night of fun, fellowship, and faith—you don’t want to miss it. Bring a friend!
Join us Sundays after church in Room 206 for Peach Pit, a welcoming space for both middle and high school students. This is a time to share about your week, read scripture, pray together, and enjoy fellowship in a relaxed setting.
Peach Pit is built on teaching, trust, vulnerability, and a praying community—a place where you can be heard, encouraged, and grow in faith alongside friends.
Come as you are, and let’s do life together!
Join us for Breakfast Club, our young adult Bible study where we dive into Scripture, build authentic community, and have a whole lot of FUN! Whether you’re looking to grow in your faith, connect with like-minded friends, or just enjoy some good food and conversation, this is the place for you!
OPPC room 206 Wednesday nights from 7:30-9 pm
Come hungry for snacks and the Word—we can’t wait to see you there!
Got questions? Reach out to Kristin Lehr klehr@orchardpark.org
Connect with Kristin for a calendar of meeting dates and times as they vary.
When a young person decides to make their own profession of faith, they are confirming the faith in which they were raised. That is, they are accepting the faith in which they were raised as their own. When youth are confirmed, they publicly make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. If they had not been previously baptized, they receive the sacrament of baptism. If they had been baptized as infants, they reaffirm the baptismal covenant promises that were made on their behalf by their parents and the local church. They publicly reject evil and sin, and turn toward Jesus Christ, acknowledging Jesus as Lord of their life. The youth then become a member of OPPC, because by being confirmed, they are recognizing that they are part of the body of Christ. They agree to live out their faith as part of the body of Christ through active worship and service in a local church.
OPPC has a long history of partnering with Camp PYOCA. Stay tuned for information about summer camp. You don’t want to miss it!
PC USA: Who we are and what we believe
PC USA and affirmation of the LGBTQIA+ community
https://www.hrc.org/resources/stances-of-faiths-on-lgbt-issues-presbyterian-church-usa
Youth Outreach:
We are always looking for opportunities to partner with organizations that help youth in our community. Please reach out to discuss potential partnerships.
At Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, we seek to grow in faith and reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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