Youth Ministry

Our Youth Group offers an opportunity for youth grades 7-12 to gather for fun, service, and support of one another in faith.

Typically we meet twice a month on Sunday from 6:30-8:30 PM. See the Youth Newsletter for more details.  Youth Advisors are comprised of youth, adults, and Pastor, who plan and lead activities.

Our new Youth Room will expand our vibrancy for ministry to youth, children and families.

Here are a few typical annual Youth Group opportunities:

• » New England Synod Youth Gathering at Hammonasset State Park, CT
  (the second weekend in September)
• » Haunted Hay Ride
• » Trimming the Christmas Tree and Caroling
• » Movie and Pizza Nights with Discussion
• » Lock-In
• » Winter Retreat Ski Trip
• » Planning and Leading Worship for Youth Sunday
• » Palm Sunday Youth Breakfast for the whole congregation
• » Youth Picnic
• » Serve as Leaders for Vacation Bible Camp
• » Many of our Youth participate in leadership programs at Camp Calumet  

Throughout the year, we have the opportunity to serve others.
Opportunities include serving meals at Zion Lutheran Church in Bristol, CT, visiting the elderly, collecting items for those in need, and more! Contact a Pastor for details.

Ministry for Children and Youth at St. Matthew:

• » Worship Every Sunday
• » Mom and Me
• » Pioneers
• » Pathfinders
• » Christian Education
• » Retreat Ministry
• » Vacation Bible Camp
• » Confirmation Ministry (link to Christian Education page)
• » Grace Notes
• » Leading Tones
• » JOYFUL NOISE
• » Youth Service Organization
• » Youth Group (see Newsletter)