Youth
A place for meeting friends, having fun, and living out faith together for those in grades 6–12.Sunday Worship & Activities
Faith Study • 9 am & 10:30 am
A space for middle and high school students to grow deeper together in faith, friendship, and community. Explore yourself, your faith, and more in an accepting and loving atmosphere. 9 am is referred to as TAG (Talking About God) and 10:30 am is known as Real Time.
No need to register, just show up as you are!
Youth Group • 6-8 pm
Join other youth to play games, team-building activities, and get to know other youth, build friendships and community. Youth group is commonly known as Elevate.
Occasionally there’s an experience off campus that may require registration, otherwise, come as you are! Email to find out about upcoming themes or events.
Fall 2024 Events
IMPACT Youth Fall Retreat
Starts: Friday, November 1 • 4 pm
Ends: Sunday, November 3 • 10 am
We’ll be at the beautiful Ponderosa experiencing nature, fun, faith and community. Friends are always welcome! Email youth@gostandrew.com with any questions.
ELEVATE Food For All Event
Sunday, November 17 • 12:30–3:30 pm
ELEVATE Youth will head to Highlands United Methodist Church for an impactful afternoon of giving back! From 12:30–3:30 pm, your youth can team up with others to assemble Thanksgiving boxes for families in need.
To participate, simply RSVP and bring canned gravy, gravy packets, or a $20 grocery gift card. It’s a fun, hands-on way to make a real difference this holiday season! Sign up or get more details by emailing: youth@gostandrew.com.
Connect
Learn about upcoming activities and events through the monthly calendar, the weekly newsletter, on Instagram or Facebook, or ask questions and connect over email.
Ongoing Small Groups
Breakfast Group
Meet up before school every week to join youth leaders for breakfast at nearby restaurants (including drop-off at school). We’ll catch up, share devotions, and pray for one another through academics, extracurriculars, and other challenges.
Email to join the breakfast group near your school.
Lunch Group
Meet with other high school students at lunch to share a meal and conversation off-campus. We’ll sit with one another, process things going on at school, and be in friendship with one another.
Email to join the lunch group near your school.
High School Dinner
High school dinner by bus from the church from 5:30–7 pm.
*No transportation from church unless requested at youth@gostandrew.com.
Servant and Leadership Team
Also known as SALT, the student leadership team plans events, mission trips, service, and worship for the youth community. The team meets before 9 am once a month.
Applications to be on the Servant and Leadership Team open every summer.
Confirmation
Confirmation is an education program to learn about God, the Bible, church, and more held from February to November each year.
Students meet in small groups with adult leaders and high school mentors. The program includes a spring retreat, summer opportunities for service projects, congregational care visits, and mission trips, with a special Confirmation Sunday celebration in November.
This program is for youth in grade 8 and older who have not yet been confirmed (become members of the church). Classes are held on Sunday evenings and include a companion parent class.
Confirmation 2025 begins with orientation on February 2, 2025 and includes a retreat March 7–9; Confirmation Sunday is November 16, 2025.
Mission Trips
Every summer, our youth travel around Colorado, the United States, and the world serving communities and building community
Part of our mission is to love our neighbor and serve the common good. One of the ways we do that is through our trips. Anyone going into grades 6 or after completion of grade 12 is welcome.
First time? Mission Trip veteran? Come on board!
Youth Team
Director of Youth | Cindy
Assistant Director of Youth | Corinne
Administration Coordinator | Julie