Youth at St. Matthew's
Confirmation and Middle School Activities
Grades 6 - 9 / 10
This year, St. Matthew's middle school youth are beginning a two year confirmation cohort. Confirmation will meet each Sunday at 9:15, during the Sunday School hour. Confirmation is a class that explores theology, Bible, and Christian practice in a question-encouraged, exploratory way. At the end of the cohort, students will have the opportunity to choose to be undergo the rite of Confirmation. No student is expected to be confirmed, but middle school youth of St. Matthew's are invited to fully participate in the course in order to make an informed decision for themselves.
Grades 11 & 12:
The Love First Workshop
St. Matthew's Juniors and Seniors have just returned from their capstone Pilgrimage to Chicago. This year, students in these grades are being paired with students in 2nd - 6th grade in the Love First Workshop class. These students will also have low-key opportunities to hang out together throughout the year.
Fall Activities for Students
Youth Hiking Excursion
Saturday, October 19
Youth in grades 6 and up are invited for a day hike in a nearby state park. Two additional drivers and woodsy adults requested.
Connecting Generations with Rabbi Hayim Herring
Saturday, November 9 from 7 - 9:30 pm
How can intergenerational relationships address pervasive loneliness in our culture? More information here.
Thanksgiving All-Ages Service Project
Sunday, November 17 at 9:15 am
Service project opportunities to support the St. Matt's community global thanksgiving meal
Advent Wreath Making | Sunday, December 1 at 4:30 pm
Join us before Advent Dinner church to make advent wreathes out of live greens for this beloved annual tradition
Blue House Boutique
Sat. and Sun. December 7 and 8
A favorite volunteer opportunity for youth and their friends; support the work of the Blue House in Kazo Uganda by volunteering at the Boutique!
Other Youth Opportunities
Youth at St. Matthew's participate in the full life of the church. They are acolytes, readers, and Godly Play teachers. They are musicians and budding theologians. Throughout the year, youth opportunities include fun gatherings, service gatherings, lock-ins, and retreats with the greater Minnesota Episcopal Church.
To learn more about all the youth opportunities at St. Matt's, contact Maggie at maggie@stmatthewsmn.org
