St. James Church offers a variety of opportunities for youth to be involved in the life and worship of our congregation. Besides the weekly programs listed below, youth serve on committees, volunteer in mission work, and participate in church activities throughout the year.
Youth News
The St. James Youth Group will resume their gatherings on Wednesday, September 7th. Middle school students (grades6-8) will meet from 6-7pm and senior high school students (grades9-12) meet from 7-8pm. Pastor Justin is leading both groups until a new youth director is hired.
Sunday Church School from 10am to 11am Sunday Mornings on the fourth floor. Grades sixth through eighth meet in the Junior High Room. Grades nine through twelve meet in the Senior High Room.
WOW (Walk Out Worship) Leaders and Assistants – If you would like to help with children’s church ministry, please contact Abby Thompson, Children’s Coordinator at the church office 442-1504. WOW is held every Sunday during 8:30am and 11am worship services in the Kum Duble Room.
Worship Leadership – All Jr. and Sr. Highs are invited to help lead worship as Acolytes during the 8:30am and 11am worship services. Acolytes lead the opening processional and closing recessional of the service by carrying the Bible and candle flame for the altar candles.
Videotaping – Church worship services are videotaped every Sunday. Youth are invited to help with this ministry. Report to the Video Room outside of the east sanctuary doors if you would like to volunteer. This is not a place to hang out!
Youth Group
Youth 6th grade through 12th grade are able to participate in our youth group. Our youth group meets once a week during the school year where we have a devotion and have fun playing games including dodge ball, sardines, ping-pong. There is a part-time youth director that plans the activities for our youth. We do various fun activities throughout the year including ski trips, amusement parks, swimming, canoeing. Every summer high school aged youth may attend a mission trip to Appalachia. The youth also help with local missions including Habitat for Humanity and Faith in Action. Our youth participated in various fundraisers that including pancake breakfasts, Pumpkin Patches, and more.
Missions
Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
Habitat for Humanity
