Youth Ministry
Meals, Fellowship, Service, Faith, and Fun!
We’re offering events on different days and times so more students can find something that fits their schedule. No two gatherings are the same—sometimes it’s a relaxed night in the comfy couch room with a tasty meal and fun games, and other times we’re out in the community helping with a service project or packing gift bags for families in need. Every once in a while, we’re heading off on a retreat to places like Hood Canal.
At the start of each year, youth help shape the plan by sharing their ideas. That way, what we do reflects what matters most to them—like painting rocks with messages of hope, organizing meaningful service activities, or just finding time to laugh and connect.
Youth Ministry does so much throughout the year, we can’t list it all here! Want to learn more or get involved? Contact Pastor Rachel
Affirmation, grades 6-12
New name, same journey—Confirmation is now Affirmation!
We will begin all together, then split into middle school and high school groups to engage topics that matter most to them. Once a new CYF leader is in place, we hope to shift Affirmation gatherings to Sundays after worship or midweek with a meal. We are aware that Sundays from 1-2:30pm is not an ideal time, however it is what we have capacity for this fall.
Fall Schedule
Sundays 1-2:30
Oct 12, 26, Nov 2, 16, Dec 14
Youth Retreats: Fall and Spring
Meals, Fellowship, Service, Faith, and Fun!
Youth retreats happen throughout the year to help students grow in their faith and build friendships. These special weekends are a break from everyday life and include worship, learning, and time in nature. They help youth connect with God and each other in a fun and meaningful way.
THIS FALL
All middle school and high school youth are invited to join attend the Synod Fall Retreat at Black Diamond Camp. The theme is “Finding God in Unexpected Places.”
Transportation: St. Matthew’s leaders will provide round-trip transportation
Cost: $125 (includes two nights lodging and four meals)
Deadline to sign up: October 16
Leadership Lab
1 week in summer
Leadership Lab teaches students how to be leaders while growing closer to Jesus and their community. The goal is for students to learn skills they can use at church, school, and in their neighborhoods. There are six different levels for high school students, young adults, and adults.
The hope is that both youth and adults will work together to learn and practice what true leadership looks like in the community of Christ.
