From the Youth Minister
Welcome to (y)our Youth Room!
Fall programming is underway! Each gathering is packed with creative fellowship and discipleship opportunities. Please take a look at the information on this page and contact me with any questions!
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St. Christopher’s Youth Ministry 2016-17 Program OverviewWe will frame our year with the help of Form IV of the Prayers of the People in the Book of Common Prayer. Together, we will read the prayers and then select activities that bring that prayer to life. Therefore, everything we decide to do this year will come from a place of prayer and may even be the answer to someone else’s prayer.
For a copy of the Program Calendar click here.
Youth GroupOur youth group gatherings will be structured to allow for a wide selection of activities. The first week of the month will be devoted to the creative arts, which may include preparing a musical piece for a Sunday service, a dramatic presentation of a Gospel story for the Easter Vigil, creating candles to give to those attending the Blue Christmas service, staining the Alleluia Box, and creating mosaics. The second week of the month will be dedicated to fellowship. These nights may involve building a bonfire, staying in and playing games, getting to know each other better over an ice cream sundae bar, or participating in some fun team-building activities. The third week of the month will be reserved for exploring issues meaningful to teens and our society through the lens of scripture and reason. Finally, the fourth week of the month will be held on a Thursday and start at an earlier time (5:30PM) so that we can practice discipleship by participating in our monthly Community Dinner. Parents are encouraged to stay, break bread with us (and our guests).
The specifics of what we will be doing from week to week will depend on the interests expressed by those at our first youth group gathering. Sunday Formation
Each Sunday we will break open the readings for that particular day and discuss how these words are relevant to young people in 2016.
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Commonly Asked Questions
Q: Can I bring a friend to Youth Group or Formation Sunday – even if they aren’t
Episcopalian?
A: Of course! We welcome all youth each week regardless of their background or religious affiliation!
Q: Is Youth Group designed for middle school or high school students?
A: The answer is both! A lot of work has been put into designing sessions that meet the expectations of all youth (Grades 6-12)
Q: How do I sign up for events?
A: You can find a permission form on the lower bulletin board dedicated to youth (in the lower level of the church near the bathrooms). You only need to fill out one in the fall and it covers all St. Christopher’s events through the end of this program year.
Q: How will we know if Youth Group is cancelled for bad weather or for any another reason?
A: If the Roseville Area Schools cancel after school activities, we will also cancel Youth Group. The best way to stay informed is to “like” the St. Christopher’s Facebook page. Updates are placed there first!
Q: Do you ever need parent chaperones?
A: Yes we do! Please contact Chad with any events that interest you! All chaperones do need to go through Safe Church training. Marion, Director of Children & Family Ministries, can provide you further information on these sessions.
Q: What is the best way to contact Chad?
A: Email is absolutely the best! He can be reached at chad@stchristophers-mn.org and will get back to you within 24 hours.
Episcopalian?
A: Of course! We welcome all youth each week regardless of their background or religious affiliation!
Q: Is Youth Group designed for middle school or high school students?
A: The answer is both! A lot of work has been put into designing sessions that meet the expectations of all youth (Grades 6-12)
Q: How do I sign up for events?
A: You can find a permission form on the lower bulletin board dedicated to youth (in the lower level of the church near the bathrooms). You only need to fill out one in the fall and it covers all St. Christopher’s events through the end of this program year.
Q: How will we know if Youth Group is cancelled for bad weather or for any another reason?
A: If the Roseville Area Schools cancel after school activities, we will also cancel Youth Group. The best way to stay informed is to “like” the St. Christopher’s Facebook page. Updates are placed there first!
Q: Do you ever need parent chaperones?
A: Yes we do! Please contact Chad with any events that interest you! All chaperones do need to go through Safe Church training. Marion, Director of Children & Family Ministries, can provide you further information on these sessions.
Q: What is the best way to contact Chad?
A: Email is absolutely the best! He can be reached at chad@stchristophers-mn.org and will get back to you within 24 hours.