St Andrew Youth Zone Is a place for meeting friends, having fun, and living out our faith together. Open to all middle school and high school students
Join us for:
- Weekly Sunday Gatherings and Youth Groups
- Seasonal Classes
- Confirmation and Baptism Opportunities
- Ongoing Outings and Mission Trips
- Annual Summer and Fall Kick-off Events
- Youth Choir and Musicals
- Our Annual Spring Auction
Upcoming Events
Summer At The Movies
May: 28 | June: 4, 11, 18, 25 | July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | August: 6, 13, 20, 27 | September 3
9 am and 10:30 am showings each date above
Summer at the Movies is our summer youth education offering, at 9 and 10:30 a.m. every Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Students meet with Youth Ministry staff and volunteers to make movies, watch video clips related to the current sermon series, topics important to teens and to summer in general.
We’ll have thoughtful discussion questions, great snacks and a lot of fun in a laid-back setting.
Godspell: Youth Musical
Presented by the St. Andrew Youth Choir June 9-11.
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage.
We are collecting food for the food pantry as part of this show! Please bring non-perishable food items to the performances!
Elevate
June: 11 (2pm),25 | July: 9, 16, 23, 25 (Rockies Game: Time 11:30-5pm)| August: 9, 13, 20, 27
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Join other youth to play games, team building activities, and generally get to know other youth.
Wellness Wednesday
June: 14, 21, 28 | July: 12, 19 | August: 2
2 pm- 3 pm
On seven special Wednesdays this summer, youth ministry will be offering a one-hour wellness/mental health-focused event.
Wellness Wednesdays will be held 2-3 p.m., in the Youth Zone parking lot if weather is good or inside if it’s not, facilitated by St. Andrew staff and other professionals.
We will focus on healthy communication skills, appropriate boundaries, self-care, and other skills that enhance the wellbeing of teens.
Party In The Parking Lot
3 pm – 5 pm
June 14-Safari party in the parking lot
June 21-Wild West party in the parking lot
June 28-Decades in the parking lot
July 12-Party in the USA in the parking lot
July 19-Under the sea in the parking lot
August 2-Olympics in the parking lot
Each will have a movie, games, snacks, and a creative activity that fit the theme.
Students are also invited to dress the part, with a prize given to the best costume each Wednesday.
Candy With Corinne
June 26 from 1- 3 pm
Students 6-12th grade can make their very own candy in the Youth Kitchen! From lollipops to chocolate, it should be a sugary blast!
Music Camp Teens
12:30 – 3 pm
July 17: Canvas Painting
After Music Camp, teens 6-12th grade can join in on a day of painting masterpieces on canvas.
July 18: Mindfulness and Care Packages
Teens helping with Music Camp in the morning can stay for an afternoon of fun, relaxation, and service. All-Health Network hosts a mindfulness workshop when we’ll learn more about self-care. And we’ll create toys and care packages for pets in need!
July 21: Let’s Paint Rocks!
Youth who are helping with Music Camp! Stay for the afternoon and join us in a creative venture to make the world more beautiful! We’ll paint rocks with colorful pictures and encouraging messages, then place them, around the church campus.
Clifton Retreat
July 30 | 11:30 am
Carpentry With Corinne!
August 7th from 1-3 pm
Carpentry with Corinne will be a time for students 6-12th grade to be together and build birdhouses! The event will be held in the youth zone at church.
SALT Retreat
August 11 – 12 | 4 pm- 4- pm
Students who have applied to be part of the 2023-24 SALT team – youth Servant and Leadership Team – will meet overnight August 11-12, 4 p.m. to 4 p.m., to plan for the coming year. The retreat includes a teambuilding project on Saturday, August 12, with Extreme Community Makeover. Students entering grades 6 through 12 are eligible to apply and must commit to the retreat, monthly Sunday morning meetings during the school year and regular attendance at Youth Ministry programs and events.
Adult Leader Training
August 23 | 5:30 – 7 pm
Volunteer youth leaders will gather Wednesday evening, over dinner to build community and learn from Rev. Annie Arnoldy, Superintendent of Leadership Development and Director of Connectional Ministry for the Mountain Sky Conference. Rev. Annie will discuss Safer Sanctuaries procedures and the importance of adult volunteers pouring time, energy, wisdom, and love into the youth with whom they are entrusted.
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Sunday Worship
Talking About God (TAG) • 9-10am
TAG is a space for middle school and high school students to grow deeper together in faith.
Real Time • 10:30-11:30am
Join other youth in a relaxed, large group environment for Bible study. Working to create a loving community where youth can be themselves.
Youth Group (Elevate) • 11:30am OR 6pm
Join other youth to play games, team building activities, and generally get to know other youth.
Groups
Breakfast Group
Before School • Weekly • Middle & High School
Meet up before school with youth leaders for breakfast at nearby restaurants. We’ll share devotions and pray for one another. Contact us to join the breakfast group near your school.
Lunch Group
Various Times • Weekly • High School
Meet with other high school students to share a meal and conversation together. Contact us to join the lunch group near your school.
Dinner Group
5:30pm • Wednesday • Weekly • High School
Share a meal and conversation together with other high school students at a nearby restaurant. Meets in the Youth Zone parking lot.
Elevate
6pm-8pm • Every Sunday • 6th-12th Grade
Elevate is youth group. Every Sunday night middle and high schoolers meet to connect, discuss, and check-in.
Catalyst
11:30am • Sunday • Monthly • Juniors & Seniors
Catalyst is a space for high school juniors and seniors to share life together over lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Servant and Leadership Team (SALT)
Sunday Morning • Monthly • Middle & High School
Join the student leadership team to plan events, mission trips, service, and worship for the youth community.
Applications to be on SALT open every summer.
Confirmation
6pm • Sunday • Bi-Weekly • 8th Grade and up
Confirmation is a space to talk about faith questions, build relationships with new friends, and deepen your relationship with God as you decide whether church membership is the right step for you. Sign up before mid-February.
Clifton Ministries
Twice a month • Application Required
A place for youth to discuss social and societal issues impacting them and their community.
Applications open every early fall.
Engage
For more events, see the youth calendar below!
Confirmation
Confirmation is a space to talk about faith questions, build relationships with new friends, and deepen your relationship with God as you decide whether church membership is the right step for you.
Classes meet on Sunday evenings from late February through November, with a weekend retreat in March, a companion parent class, and summer service projects.
Mission Trips
Part of our mission is to love our neighbor and serve the common good. One of the ways we do that is through our Youth Mission Trips.
Every year we have the opportunity to go on a number of trips, whether you go by yourself, with your family or as a sponsor.
