Youth Group
Building Whole-Hearted Community
Season of Stewardship & Thanksgiving
October - November 2024
Children and youth of all ages will gather to come closer to the story of Jesus’ birth through scripture, story-telling, drama, music, and art making!
Advent season is here and it’s time to prepare. In this season of preparation, the Youth group and Sunday school join forces to step into the story of Jesus’ birth through scripture, storytelling, play-making, art, and music.
Our youth program (students aged 11-18) offers a service opportunity to join together to support local organizations and people in need. We support both Cross Roads House, Portsmouth, and Dover Children's Home in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for residents at both places. Sign up to cook!
Welcome all families to our annual Christmas Pageant Family Dinner sponsored by the Youth Cooking Ministry!! RSVP
Children and youth of all ages will gather to come closer to the story of Jesus’ birth through scripture, story-telling, drama, music, and art making!
Children and youth of all ages will gather to come closer to the story of Jesus’ birth through scripture, story-telling, drama, music, and art making!
Welcome to a new year of programs at St. John's! Kickoff Festivities begin September 7-8. View the Creation Season Newsletter.
We are thrilled to share the success of our Easter Giving Eggs initiative this year. Our children and youth identified their support for three vital causes: environmental care, LGBTQIA+ rights, and peace in the Middle East.
We will return in March to our weekly rehearsals with Youth & Cherub Choirs to prepare for our culmination project “Shaker Harmony” celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Shakers in America.
"When I Grow Up," by Tim Minchin, from the hit musical "Matilda." Featuring students from the cast of St. John's 2024 Youth Musical, "The Show!," and The St. John's Parish Choir. Featured Offertory Anthem at the 10:00AM service of Holy Eucharist Rite II on The Last Sunday after The Epiphany, February 11, 2024.
The Winter Theater Project for 2024 is a fun and flexible Musical Revue! All are welcome to join us. Complete the enrollment form for each interested student.
The Rev. Aaron Jenkyn offers some resources to make space for quiet reflection and connection with your family as we await the Joy of Christmas!
An update about our weekly Wed. rehearsals and details about what is coming up this season for our program in general.
"Scatter the darkness, break the gloom," arranged by Jacob Webber. Featuring students from The St. John's Choir School. This was captured live at the 9:15 service of Holy Eucharist Rite II on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Spring has sprung! Children’s program updates ~ Sundays from Easter to Pentecost.
Three opportunities for Youth to serve at SJC this month! Come and earn some community service hours and give a little time ~ the greatest gift you can give!