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. We begin in the Fellowship Hall for dinner, and then move to the Youth Center for games, conversation and activities. Together, we explore what it means to live as a Christian, play and laugh, talk about things happening in our world, pray and share our lives with one another! This year’s theme is “Chasing Horizons”.
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 2024-2025 Confirmation process will begin with a retreat in October. Weekly gatherings will begin in January. Each Confirmand will be partnered with an adult member of the congregation to walk alongside them through their Confirmation journey. Please contact our Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry for more information.
Let’s Talk: Parent & Caregiver Gatherings
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 drugs and alcohol? This year SAPC Youth will hold occasional gatherings for parents and caregivers to hear from our youth and talk together about some of the tough issues facing young people. The “Let’s Talk” series events will be announced soon.
Special Events and Retreats
Backyard Bash
at Saint Andrews
September 8, 2024
We hope you’ll join us for our annual church kickoff event after worship! This is a great day to mingle with other youth and their families. There will be a bbq lunch, a ninja challenge, gaga ball, and more! Don’t miss your chance to soak Anne and other Youth Group leaders in the dunk tank!
Carowinds Amusement Park
Charlotte, NC
October 12, 2024
All youth are invited to join us for a day of thrills and adventure! We’ll drive down for the day to see who the biggest dare devil in the group will be!
Ski Trip
Winterplace, WV
January 31 – February 1, 2025
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!
Middle School CROSS Mission Weekend
Charlotte, NC
March 14-16, 2025
Our Middle School group partners with the Charlotte Regional Outreach for Service and Study mission program at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. We’ll learn more about the needs of our neighbors in Mecklenburg County while serving with various agencies that address hunger, homelessness, and other challenges faced by their community.
High School Mission Trip
Jamaica
Summer 2025
We’ll travel to Port Maria, Jamaica to serve with American Caribbean Experience. We’ll do a variety of ministry projects including construction work, visiting school children & the elderly, and learning about farms and micro-businesses.
Massanetta Middle School Conference
Harrisonburg, VA
Summer 2025
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
Summer 2025
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.
Fantasy Lake Adventure Park
Wake Forest, NC
Summer 2025
It’s tradition to end our summer with a trip to the lake to bounce, slide, splash, and play! Usually an epic game of tag breaks out too! Everyone leaves with smile yet exhausted!
Forms & Info
Find all youth ministry forms here along with lots of additional information.
Required forms
Additional forms & info
Our Youth Ministry Intern
Nick Case
Nick is a student at NC State where he is part of the Liquid Rocketry Lab – he is helping build a rocket that will go to space. So cool! He also studies computer science and Japanese and is 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 discover who God is calling them to be!
Outreach Opportunities
Live life on mission