YOUTH at St. PAUL'S
In our youth formation program, our youth design their room spaces as "living room" spaces, which are spaces for discussion and community as they journey to adulthood together.
Mission and outreach is a very important part of our ministry, and also partaking in special events.
We also love to celebrate life and transition milestones throughout our journey!
Multi-Church Youth Group
6th to 9th grades
Youth from St. Paul's join with those from nearby like-minded churches for fun and formation. Around the time of their 13th birthday, kids are invited to work on the Rite 13 curriculum, which culminates in a coming-of-age ceremony during worship.
Journey to Adulthood (J2A)
10th to 11th grades
Journey to Adulthood (J2A) encourages relational ministry and uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries—and both serious and playful activities.
Youth Pilgrimage and Mission Trips
during and at the end of J2A
Mission trips help us grow in serving our neighbor and loving them as ourselves. Youth in J2A fundraise for their pilgrimage and choose as a class where they would like to go. Recent groups have gone to San Diego, the Grand Tetons, and Michigan.
Confirmation
after J2A, or adults
Confirmation class is taught by Rev. Helena. Youth confirmation classes meet monthly, October through March, every other year. Adult confirmation classes meet periodically as needed.
TEACHERS
The teachers at St. Paul's are... you!
All training and curricula are provided for you. All you need is to love kids and be curious about how to teach them about God.
Think you might want to teach Children's formation? Get in touch with Jenn Handi to learn more!
Everyone who works with children at St. Paul's undergoes a background check.
They also undergo regular Safe Church training through the diocese to keep everyone safe. Children are never left alone with any one adult; there are always two (unrelated!) teachers in each room.