Youth Ministry
The mission of St. Paul’s Youth Ministry is to form lifelong disciples by exploring God's love in a supportive and inclusive community.
Building upon the foundations laid in our Children’s Ministry programs, we strive to offer the youth of our parish (7th-12th graders) an inclusive space where they can begin to explore and articulate their own faith journey as well as build Christian community with their peers.
We gather weekly on Sunday mornings, afternoons, and Wednesday evenings. We offer regular opportunities for service and gathering with other youth across the Diocese.
Youth Ministry Personnel
Adam Alexander
Youth Director
Beth Maze
Director of Christian Formation
2023-24 Forms
Youth Ministry News
Youth Ministry Offerings
Youth Sunday School
Youth engage with and deepen our understanding of scripture, check-in about our weeks, and pray collectively together. Using the Journey to Adulthood curriculum, we discuss the readings as they are speaking in their lives today.
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)
Our EYC programming provides the space for youth to build relationships with their church peers, create mentorships with adult volunteers, and explore their faith and self-identity in a community environment.
Sunday Suppers
On the second Sunday of the month, our youth ministry leads Sunday Suppers, an outreach mission at Trinity Methodist that serves a hot meal our food insecure neighbors.
Confirmation
During the Spring semester each year we offer Confirmation classes for youth in 10th - 12th grade. Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which candidates express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.
Choir Club
On Wednesdays, we provide supervised activities after school until dinner is served prior to church.
St. Dominic Youth Choir
Our youth choir rehearses weekly throughout the school year and provides music for worship and other special events. The choir utilizes the Royal School of Church Music.
Serving in Worship
Youth are welcome and invited to participate roles during worship in addition to singing in the choir. Let us know if you are interested in serving in a liturgical role; these include being an Acolyte or an Usher, serving with the Altar or Bread Guild, or, once Confirmed, serving as a Lay Reader/Eucharistic Minister. These roles require training once we have mutually discerned what you feel capable of and called to do.
Summer Camp Opportunities
Explore upcoming summer opportunities like St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School, Interfaith Camp, Choir Camp, Camp Mitchell, and Queer Camp.
About Our Program
Our Values
Because of God’s love for the world…
Community
… we nurture our relationship with God in order to understand who we are called to be in the world.
Growth
… we seek to understand the faith traditions passed down to us and to articulate our own faith stories.
Service
… we lead in our community through wholehearted service and compassionate advocacy.
Inclusion
… we collectively create a welcoming space where we feel a sense of safety and belonging.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating a safe environment that protects the well-being of all children and youth who participate in activities at our parish. We have designed and implemented policies to reflect that commitment. Please ask to see a copy of the policy if you would like more information.