Youth
St. Mary’s Youth Ministry
St. Mary’s youth ministry provides a loving community that leads and supports youth on their faith journeys and energizes them to extend the love of Christ to the world.
Our Offerings for Youth
We celebrate our youth’s personal and spiritual milestones while offering them a comfortable place to just be themselves.
Have questions? Contact our Director of Youth Ministries for more details.
Sunday School
Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings to have discussions, ask questions, and think deeply about faith together.
Sunday school meets in the Education Building at the back of the campus. All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to our youth events — as are their friends!
Youth Group
The youth group meets twice a month on Sunday evenings at 5p.m. for fellowship, games, and dinner.
We generally will alternate between large group gatherings and the church’s monthly family worship and potluck. No matter where we are or what we are doing, youth group events are always a fun and meaningful time of connection!
Youth group meets in the Education Building at the back of the campus. All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to our youth events — as are their friends!
Confirmation
Members of the parish who are in 8th grade or above are invited to join this year’s confirmation class. The deadline to register is September 29.
This is an opportunity to grow in faith, learn about the Episcopal tradition, and develop meaningful connections with peers and church members.
Contact us for more information.
Mission Trips
Middle School Trip: Rising 6th-8th graders
Harvest of Hope | Eastern Shore, VA
We partner with the organization Harvest of Hope to learn about the issue of hunger and how we are called to assist our neighbors in need.
In the mornings, we work in the fields together to glean vegetables to donate to local food banks. What we glean will likely be on the dinner table within 24 hours! After gleaning each day we enjoy the facilities at Camp Occohannock on the Bay where we stay and engage in hunger education workshops.
High School Trip: Rising 9th-12th graders
City Serve with Cross Missions | Charlotte, N.C.
Youth experience up to eight different urban ministries in one week. Ministry sites include serving people who are hungry, homeless, elderly, and children. There are opportunities for both direct service and building relationships. CROSS interns accompany their group each day to facilitate the experience.
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Parent Volunteers Welcome
The adults of this parish, whether they have children in this program or do not, are crucial to the youth ministry and its impact.
Please contact our Director of Youth Ministries if you are interested in learning more about what volunteering could look like for you.
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