At St. Paul’s we are a spiritually inclusive community that welcomes ALL youth.
Sunday Evenings @ Covenant
Sunday nights during the school year, you can also join us at Covenant UMC from 5:30 to 7:30 pm with Pastor Morie Adams-Griffin. Youth Group is open to students in 6th - 12th grade.
Wednesday evenings @ St Paul’s
We gather on Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:30 pm in the Youth Room at Susanna Wesley Place. Our gatherings include community building, fellowship, spiritual learning, service/mission, and games. All youth in 6th through 12th grade are welcome to join us. You do not need to be a member of St Paul’s UMC to participate.
YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
We are actively looking for adults to volunteer to be with us on Wednesday nights (have a love for youth and be willing to hold space for their growth and development); provide transportation and adult support for special outings and mission trips; or, for a less hands-on way to help, provide snacks and treats for the youth. All volunteers who work directly with youth are expected to submit information for a background check and complete a risk management training every 3 years. For more information or to volunteer, contact the office.
Youth Ministry Activities
In addition to our weekly ministry, our youth have many special event opportunities, including;
Summer camps at Flathead Lake UMC Camp and Luccock Park Camp as both participants and counselors. Scholarship opportunities available.
Mission Trips are a service/learning experience that builds community within the group, connects us to others in service, and builds our faith experientially. There are opportunities for a mission trip every couple of years. Fundraising projects throughout the year help make this happen!
Chrysalis is the youth version of a 72-hour retreat called Walk to Emmaus. Here in Helena, this is usually scheduled on a Friday- Sunday in January.
Assisting with congregational ministries like Vacation Bible School, the Christmas Pageant, and other events for children where teen leadership is a huge help!
Welcome to the Youth page for St. Paul’s!
My name is Tristan Raymond, and I serve as the Youth Ministry Coordinator. I grew up here at St. Paul’s and was active in this very youth group throughout middle and high school. I also participated in Chrysalis here at St. Paul’s, as well as statewide youth events like Convo, summer camps and the conference Youth Council.
It’s incredibly meaningful to come full circle and now have the opportunity to walk alongside the youth who attend youth group today. I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space where young people can ask questions, grow in their faith, learn from one another, lead, and actively participate in building a better world and future. And of course — we have a lot of fun along the way!
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, I would love to connect.
Please reach out to me at Tristanforyouth@stpaulshelena.org