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St. Philip's offers a wide range of opportunities for youth to grow in their faith. Our youth minister, David Gilbert, his team of volunteer assistants, and our corps of committed Sunday School teachers are singularly devoted to helping our youth understand who God is, why Christ came, and how the Holy Spirit yearns to bring forth the fruit of the Gospel in their daily lives.
Beginning after Labor Day, we provide faith formation for all ages on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. (adult classes begin at 9:30 a.m. to give parents ample time to drop off younger children). Classes are divided by age and are taught by dedicated staff and volunteers from our congregation. We use a Bible-centered curriculum, giving children and youth a strong overview of the story of salvation and how it ties to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Confirmation class is a year-long course designed to help students explore the foundations of the Christian faith, grow in their relationship with Christ, and prepare to make a personal commitment to live as his disciple. Most students are in 7th grade, though we gladly welcome those in other grades who feel ready to take steps to make a mature, public affirmation of their faith.
Registration for Sunday School other than Confirmation Class is is not necessary if your family is already in our management system (if you’ve previously registered for St. Philip’s events or activities). Please fill out one of the forms below if you are new to St. Philip’s or have a child interested in Confirmation!
Come and see! You will find a home with us as you experience an unforgettable night of worship, Bible study, games, small-group prayer, and a feast fit for a king. You will leave with a full belly and a heart full of joy!
Registration
Students are encouraged to bring friends to share in the joy of youth group! To ensure we have everyone's emergency contact information, please register at the link below.
We chose the names for our youth programs to reflect our core beliefs about what we desire to teach and equip these young people with.
Lighthouse: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden."
St. Philip's steeple was once a working lighthouse, and we want the middle schoolers to know that their history matters and that Jesus is calling us to something greater no matter our age! We chose Matthew 5:14 to reflect the name of our youth group.
Don't hide; embrace the light of the world and shine for the world to see!
Anchored: "We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain."
In a topsy-turvy, fast-paced world with competing narratives and ideas and the constant scramble of social media, we want high schoolers to remember who they are called to be and that there is great comfort and stability that comes from being "anchored" in Jesus Christ's love and grace. He is our safe haven in this stormy world. We chose Hebrews 6:19 to reflect the name of our group.
Sail home, and anchor your soul in the mercy of Jesus!
We want to provide wonderful meals for our youth group; table fellowship is a big part of our youth group experience! We create one long table where the whole youth group family sits for laughter, love, and joy.
And we could really use your help to make this happen each week! Could you kindly prepare or purchase a meal for approximately 40 people ahead of youth group and drop it off between 5:30 and 6:00 on Sunday night? One of our amazing youth staff will meet you on the street, load the food, and take it into the Academy building. The youth staff will then serve the meal, and you will have blessed many kids!
We are also taking monetary donations if you would prefer to pay for a meal by contributing to the youth meal fund. Please make a check out to St. Philip's Church and write "youth food #4245" in the memo line.
Please review the available slots below and click the button to sign up. Thank you!
Meal Ideas:
Moe's Taco Bar
Kairos Mediterranean
Pizza Delivery
Chick-fil-A
Pasta, salad, bread, dessert
Lasagna, bread, dessert.
Publix Chicken nuggets and tater tots, or chicken tenders, chips, and dessert
Chili, Fritos, cheese, and dessert
Asian, egg rolls, and dessert
Pigs in a blanket, fries, and dessert
Chicken casserole and dessert
Or just be creative; we will be thankful for whatever you provide!
In Christ, David Gilbert and the Youth Staff
