Youth

Discipling the Next Generation to Worship, Connect, Grow, and Serve

Grow Closer to Christ in Community

At any age, you need people to walk with—but that’s even more important when you’re navigating the pressures of middle and high school.

Through weekly meetings, monthly fun events, and yearly life-changing trips, we encourage one another to joyfully know Jesus, love Him more, and serve Him better.

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Our Gatherings

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All of our gatherings are open to students in 7th through 12th grade.

Sunday Mornings

9:15 a.m. | Growth Classes

Our students split into guys’ and girls’ Growth Classes to study Scripture, grow in their relationship with Christ, and be equipped to daily live our their faith.

Sunday Evenings

4:30-5:30 p.m. | Youth Praise Team

The Youth Praise Team learns new songs and rehearses for leading worship for youth group on Sunday nights. Occasionally, the Youth Praise Team leads corporate worship on Sunday morning.

5:30 p.m. | Youth Group + Dinner

We will gather at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, fun games, engaging worship, biblical teaching, and meaningful small group discussions.

7:30-8:15 p.m. | Youth Choir

All youth are encouraged to join us! Learn how to read music, follow choral arrangements, and worship through song. This is also a wonderful time for fellowship after youth group.

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Other ways to get involved

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Some of the most meaningful memories in youth ministry happen outside of our regular weekly gatherings. As we step away from our everyday routines, God uses our time together to deepen friendships, strengthen faith, and create opportunities to invite others into Christian community.

Special Events

We love to have fun and create lasting memories together. Throughout the year, we enjoy weekend retreats, indoor and outdoor games, off-site events, shared meals, watching sporting events, and many other opportunities to grow in community.


Events

Mission Journeys

Each year, our youth have an opportunity to serve on a weeklong mission trip. Where we serve and the specifics of what we do vary, but our heart remains the same: to make Christ known.

Learn more about missions
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Other Important Information

If you have any questions, reach out to Tyler McSwain at tyler@sapc.net.


For the SAPC Youth Permission Form (needed for youth to ride with adult chaperones), click here.