Youth at HUMM, also known as IN’SYNC (St. Paul’s Youth New Community), is open to students in 6th–12th grades, from both the Covenant and St. Paul’s congregations (Helena United Methodist Ministries). We welcome all friends, guests, and anyone curious in that age group. We are a spiritually inclusive youth group welcoming to ALL, following the teachings of Jesus by growing together in our love for God, each other, and ourselves. Where we learn to be In’Sync with our community, In’Sync with creation, In’Sync with ourselves, but most importantly, learn to be In’Sync with God.
What to expect...
Wednesday nights during the school year, the St. Paul’s congregation hosts a Community Dinner in the basement of the church that students are welcome to attend at 5:30 pm.
The youth room opens in St. Paul’s Susanna Wesley Place (2nd floor) at 6:00 pm for games, snacks, and hang-out time.
Youth Group officially begins at 6:30 pm with a game or activity, then Middle School and High School are broken up into smaller groups for a check-in time (sharing “happy’s and crappy’s”), devotional, and discussion.
The evening ends at 8:15-8:30 pm with another round of fun activities.
There are ALWAYS snacks, of course!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Student leaders do a great deal of the planning for the youth group, including organizing and running games, offering some of the devotionals, and creating discussion questions. Adult sponsors support students as mentors and guides, opening up opportunities for youth to grow not only in faith but also as community members and leaders. Join the 2023/2024 School Year Youth Leadership today! Click HERE for the Application! Applications DUE SEPTEMBER 1st!!!
Our Youth Ministry Coordinator is Deaconess Molly King. She was raised all over the state of Montana as her father served United Methodist churches across the conference. She attended youth group at St. Paul’s UMC throughout high school and was excited to return back to Helena to help with the youth ministry. Her hobbies are powerlifting and spending as much time as she can out on the water during the summer months. For any questions about youth ministry, please contact Molly at youth@stpaulshelena.org or call (406) 499-2385.
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. This is financially supported through generous scholarships provided by St. Paul’s members.
Mission Trip in early summer is a week-long service/learning experience that builds community within the group, connects us to others in service, and builds our faith experientially. Fundraising throughout the year helps make this happen!
Convo is an annual event for United Methodist youth in Montana that typically takes place in the winter or spring.
Chrysalis is the youth version of a 72-hour retreat called Walk to Emmaus. Here in Helena, this is usually scheduled over the President’s Day weekend when Covid precautions allow.
School Holiday Activities include “fun days,” hands-on service opportunities, and lock-ins coordinated with other UM youth groups from Great Falls, Bozeman, and Butte.
Assisting with congregational ministries like Vacation Bible School, the Christmas Pageant, and other events for children where teen leadership is a huge help!
Youth Ministry Update
Please take note of important events coming up below (and check out our events page):
Starting July 5th!
Zoom check-ins with Molly, weekly on Wednesdays, from 8-9 PM.
July 13th - Party in the Park!
Centennial Park Picnic Shelter, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join St. Paul's In'Sync Youth as we gather as an ENTIRE CHURCH, both Covenant and St. Paul’s, this summer to celebrate our ministries together! Join us on July 13th from 5-8 PM at Centennial Park for games, music, and fellowship, and enjoy food from Rockstar BBQ and Aasved Acai (no-host). Get to know our new pastor, Bill Barksdale, while you play a game of corn hole and listen to some live music. This is a great opportunity to cultivate relationships with members of both congregations! The event will take place at the picnic shelter within Centennial Park. Water will be provided by the St. Paul's In'Sync Youth. Small donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome to attend!
August 23rd - Campfire at Cathryn’s
Join us at Cathryn’s house on August 23rd at 5 PM for a night of fun, games, and a campfire! Text Molly King for an address.
United Methodist Camps
FLUMC Camp: Visit their website HERE
Luccock Camp: Visit their website HERE