We want our students to grow in love, devotion, prayer, and knowledge; to participate in the church’s worship; and to learn to care for the hurting and needy around them. We do this through Bible study, catechesis, and prayer. 

We also know that teenage years are hard. Our students face pressures to stake identity claims and set career trajectories. They are confronted with rapidly changing worldviews. They need biblical truth and spiritual practices that will nourish their souls in a community of people who love them deeply.

This kind of formation, in this kind of world, is more than information to be learned. Growing as a Christian means learning to love and be loved. For that reason, we believe that we learn to love God and our neighbor through relationships that are already shaped by that love. Through relationships we teach and model the Christian life—its beliefs, practices, disciplines, struggles, and joys. We build those relationships by getting together to play games, eat, and hang out.

This formation occurs in worship together, but it also occurs in specific activities for the youth. We have Sunday school after church during the school year, and regular fellowship gatherings all year long. We lead students through a year-long catechesis program during the high school years. Summer camp in June and a winter retreat in January are highlights of year, and offer time to build relationships and learn more about the Christian life with other youth and leaders in our diocese. (You can learn more about Camp Booyah here.) 

If you have more information or would like to get involved, contact Tori or Justin, our youth leaders.