Youth Ministry
All 6th-12th Graders Are Welcome!
Deep Connections
Our youth ministry fosters a strong sense of connection with others, where each individual is valued and nurtured and all are accepted as God’s unique creations.
Our youth are an integrated and visible part of the congregation and are involved in the full life of the church. We have dedicated adult leaders who support and guide our youth as they navigate through the challenges of being a young person in today’s world.
Our youth recognize, value and embrace the responsibility of answering God’s call to love and serve all people. Saint Andrews’ youth ministry inspires spiritual growth that actively engages each individual in a lifelong walk with Christ.
Youth Group
What to expect
Youth Group meets from 5:30-7:30pm on Sunday nights from September to May. We begin in the Fellowship Hall for dinner, and then move to the Youth Space for games, conversation and activities. Together, we explore scripture, what it means to live as a Christian, play & laugh, pray, and share our lives with one another! This year’s theme is “The Little Things”.
Confirmation
Confirmation is an intentional time for youth in 8th grade and up to dig deeper into their faith, ask tough questions, and consider what it means to live a life of faith in Christian community. The Confirmation experience is offered every other year at Saint Andrews.
The next Confirmation process will begin in the fall of 2026. Please contact our Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry for more information.
Gatherings for Parents & Caregivers
“Let’s Talk” Events
As youth grow up it’s normal for them to pull away and become more independent. But how do parents and caregivers engage their youth in conversations about the things that really matter? How do we talk about faith and sexuality or anxiety or the challenges of social media and technology use? SAPC Youth offers occasional gatherings for parents and caregivers to hear from our youth and an expert in the field, and talk together about the tough issues facing young people.
Meetups
Parenting and raising tweens and teens is hard! But you aren’t alone! These monthly gatherings bring parents and caregivers of youth together for conversation and connection in an informal and unstructured setting. Events are held off-site and all are welcome!
2025-2026 Special Events and Retreats
All Youth Retreat
Chapel Hill, NC
October 24-25, 2025
All youth are invited to join us for 24 hours of connection and relationship building! We’ll head out of town to get to know each other better as we start our year together! Get ready to play outside in the dark, enjoy a camp fire, and do some fall themed activities!
Brown Bag Ministry Volunteering
St. Philip Lutheran Church
November 8, 2025
Youth and their families will gather to prepare and pack over 400 lunches. That’s a lot of peanut butter sandwiches! After assembling the bag lunches, we’ll load up vehicles and drive just down the road to deliver them to refugee families at a local apartment complex.
Ski Trip
Winterplace, WV
January 23 – 24, 2026
We’ll travel to West Virginia to enjoy God’s winter creation! Wether you’re an avid skiier or snowboarder or this will be your first time hittin’ the slopes, there’s a place for you! Winterplace Ski Resort has something for everyone!
Super Bowl Kickball Game
Baileywick Park
February 8, 2026
Each year our youth challenge their parents and adults from the congregation to a youth vs. adults game on Super Bowl Sunday! Will the adults maintain their winning record this year? Join in to find out!
Youth Sunday
At Saint Andrews
February 22, 2026
Our youth will plan and lead worship for our congregation today! It’s always a joyful service – you won’t want to miss it!
New Hope Presbytery Youth Retreat
Washington, NC
March 20-22, 2026
Middle and high school youth from churches all over our area of NC will gather together for a weekend of connection and faith formation. Together we’ll play, gather in small groups, listen to keynotes, make new friends, and worship.
High School Service Trip
New Orleans, LA
June 14-20, 2026
We’ll travel to the Crescent City to serve with RHIINO (Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans) at St. Charles Avenue Presbyteria Church. We’ll serve with a variety of organizations that may include Habitat for Humanity, food banks, community gardens, the diaper bank, and more!
Massanetta Middle School Conference
Harrisonburg, VA
June 23-26, 2026
Our Middle School group participates in the conference at Massanetta Springs Presbyterian Camp & Conference Center, in Harrisonburg, VA. Middle Schoolers enjoy 3 days full of recreation and games, keynotes, workshops, music and worship. We can’t forget to mention the huge slip ‘n slide either!
Montreat Youth Conference
Montreat, NC
July 19-26, 2026
Each summer, our high school group travels to the NC Mountains for a week in Montreat with hundreds of other Presbyterian youth. Join us for fun recreation and energizers, small groups, new friends, keynotes and worship services.
Forms & Info
Find all youth ministry forms here along with lots of additional information.
Required forms
Additional forms & info
Our Youth Ministry Intern
Julia Laursen
Julia is a student at NC State studying Business Administration, International Studies, and Religious Studies. She enjoys many different styles of dance – Lindy Hop, Contra, and Waltz – and enjoys reading in her spare time. One of her favorite parts about going to NC State is being a member of Presbyterian Campus Ministry of Raleigh!
Want to Stay Connected?
Want to see everything our SAPC youth are up to? Give us a follow on Instagram @sapcraleighyouth to stay up to date on all of our fun activities! Click on the icon above to be redirected to our page.
What Questions Do You Have?
Reach out to Anne Stark, our Director of Youth and Family Ministry, below!
I love walking alongside our youth and their families through the middle and high school years. They teach me so much about God and our world and they make me laugh a lot! I enjoy watching them grow and discovering who God is calling them to be!