At baptism, we pray that the newly baptized will be given, “An inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works.” (BCP, p.308) This describes well what we hope to impart to our youth through our programs of Christian education and formation. Through worship, teaching and fellowship, we hope they will be nurtured in the faith and rooted in the love and care of our community.
Our youth Sunday school and fellowship programs are grounded in worship. They gather in the teen room on Sunday mornings for discussion of the appointed Sunday bible readings. They incorporate contemplative worship practices into these discussions, beginning and ending with prayer and silence. Following Sunday school, many youth sit together in the balcony for worship. In addition, youth group, offered on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings of the month, incorporates fellowship, music and worship into its programs. Youth also play a vital role in worship serving as acolytes for our services.
Please feel free to contact Hannah Jacobs, Coordinator of Youth Ministries (619-8107), or Lisa Frost-Phillips, Assistant to the Rector (732-9308), if you have questions about our programs. We’re glad you’re here and hope you’ll find St. Matthew’s to be a place of worship, sustenance and welcome for your family.
Youth Council: The Youth Council is a select group of 7th-12th graders who plan all Sunday evening Youth Groups and service projects for the church calendar year, with facilitation from the Coordinator of Youth Ministries.
Hannah Jacobs and Lisa Frost-Phillips will be offering a confirmation class for high school students beginning in January 2012. Students will be confirmed in April or May 2012.
Upcoming Events:*Youth Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. See the events below for special activities happening during Sunday School.
**Youth Group meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. See the events below for upcoming topics and special activities!
***Youth Ministries will be offering Confirmation Classes this Spring for all high schoolers interested in affirming their faith. See Hannah or Lisa for more information.
Friday, January 20th-Saturday, January 21st - 196th Annual Convention
Sunday, January 29th 12:00-2:00PM - Confirmation Class
Sunday, February 5th 5:00-8:30PM - Youth Group & Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 11th 1:00-5:00PM - Acolyte Refresher & Bowling
Sunday, February 12th 12:00-2:00PM - Confirmation Class
Sunday, February 19th 12:00-4:00PM - Youth Group: Field Trip to the North Carolina Museum of Art
Sunday, February 26th 12:00-2:00PM - Confirmation Class
Sunday, March 4th 5:00-9:00PM - Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, March 9th - Sunday, March 11th - Confirmation Class: Diocesan Outreach Weekend
Thursday, March 29th 5:00-6:30PM - Food For All
Thursday, April 5th 6:30-8:00PM - Confirmation Class
Saturday, April 28th - Sunday, April 29th - Youth Service Lock-In
Sunday, May 20th 10:30AM - Youth Service
Sunday, May 20th 5:00-7:30PM - Youth Group Party
