Youth at St Paul
A place to belong, ask questions, and grow in faith.
SPY is a place for students in grades 6–12 to find community, follow Jesus, and learn how to live out their faith in everyday life. Through friendships, worship, conversations, service, and plenty of fun, we want every student to know they belong and that their faith can become their own.
Faith that becomes your own.
FIND — Find Your People
You belong here. From Wednesday nights and Sunday gatherings to games, food, and hanging out, SPY is a place to build real friendships and find a community that feels like home.
FOLLOW — Grow in Your Faith
Faith isn’t just something we talk about at church. Through Scripture, worship, prayer, and honest conversations, students learn what it means to follow Jesus in real life.
FISH — Live It Out
Your faith is personal, but it’s not private. We want to help students recognize opportunities to serve, share the hope of Jesus, and put their faith into action wherever God has placed them.
Growing together
Youth ministry is more than one weekly gathering. Students grow through conversation, worship, friendship, service, and shared experiences.
Wednesdays
Hangout
5 PM–7:30 PM
Midweek is a chance to take a break, have fun, eat together, and spend time with friends. Come ready to hang out, play, and be part of the SPY community.
- Youth building doors open at 5 p.m.
- Dinner is at 6 p.m. ($8 for meal).
- Fellowship and hangout continue until 7:30 p.m.
Sundays
Sunday School
10 AM–10:45 AM
Sunday mornings are where we go back to the basics—learning Christian words, understanding biblical truth, and discovering how faith connects to everyday life.
- We meet downstairs in the youth building.
- Room Y106 is for middle and high school girls.
- Room Y104 is for middle and high school boys.
Sunday nights
Sunday Night Youth
Sunday night is where we gather for food, fun, worship, and conversations that help students grow closer to Jesus and one another. Middle school and high school have space to connect in ways that meet them where they are.
- Middle School Hour: 5–6 p.m.
- Snack supper for middle and high school: 6–6:30 p.m.
- High School Hour: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Once a month, combined middle and high school events meet from 5–7 p.m.
Growing throughout the year
Seasonal experiences give students room to deepen friendships, serve others, step outside familiar routines, and put faith into action.
Retreats and trips
Some of the best memories happen when we get away. From retreats and camps to ski trips and other adventures, these experiences give students the chance to have fun, build deeper friendships, and step away from everyday routines to focus on God.
Mission
We believe faith should move us toward people. Through mission trips, service projects, and opportunities to serve our community, students learn that people are not projects and that following Jesus means loving others, listening well, and putting faith into action.
What’s Happening at SPY
There is always something coming up! Check out our upcoming events for weekly gatherings, retreats, mission opportunities, special events, and more.
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Connect with Laura
Whether your student is coming for the first time or you’re just looking for more information, we’d love to help. Have questions about SPY, an upcoming event, or what your student can expect? Reach out to Laura anytime!
A helpful first step
Tell us about your student, ask a question, or let us help your family know what to expect before coming to a youth gathering.