Youth
We have a vibrant and growing community of youth at MPC.
We strive to offer an all-inclusive youth ministry where we nurture and love the young people of our church and the city of St. Augustine with the abounding grace of Jesus Christ. We do this through our weekly programs and special events, and most importantly through building relationships. We believe in investing in youth leaders not just for the future but for service to the church and the world now.
We want all youth to know they are welcome here, they belong here, and they are loved here.
Sunday School
Sunday School takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. each week. Our classes are divided into 5th/6th grade, 7th/8th grade, and high school. Enjoy a yummy breakfast treat or sandwich as we explore scripture and God’s word for us.
Lounge in the Loft
After our weekly church family dinner (FEAST), all of our youth are invited from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to come lounge in our youth loft. You can bring homework or simply hang out. Sometimes we even watch movies. It’s a wonderful time of relaxing together.
Sunday Night Youth Group
Our middle school students (6th – 8th grade) meet from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. and our high school students meet from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. each Sunday.
Middle and high school students share a meal together from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
Youth group involves fun games and fellowship, worship, dinner and a devotional.
The second Sunday of each month is Story Sunday and our youth meet middle and high school combined from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Each Story Sunday we enjoy energizers, games, dinner and we hear a faith story from someone in the congregation.
Serving St. Augustine
Serving St. Augustine is our youth outreach committee. The committee meets monthly under the supervision of our youth director, to plan and implement mission and outreach opportunities for our youth in the community and at church.
They have organized hygiene bags for the youth shelter Port in the Storm, planned our Veteran’s Luncheon and put together a Christmas party for the Homeless Coalition.
Each year we try to provide plenty of opportunities for fun off church campus—whether it’s going to see a movie or heading to the Trampoline Park. Sometimes we provide a simpler avenue for spending time together like a movie night on a Saturday in our youth loft.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse Youth Community
The Lighthouse Youth Community is a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ Youth in middle school and high school, led by Rev. Rachael McNeal and Anne Reid Broos. Participants have an opportunity to share experiences of identity and connect with others in community. Youth of all faiths (or no faith) in the St. Augustine area are welcome. For more information fill out participant Information form at the button below.
Lighthouse for Families
Open to parents and families of LGBTQIA+ children (of any age), led by two parents and mental health professional, and featuring special guests. Provides family members with opportunity to connect with others who have similar experiences. Lighthouse Families also seeks to provide education, support and encouragement to participants.
Throughout the year, MPC hosts other special youth events like:
• Summer mission camp
• Youth retreats at Camp Montgomery
• Lock-ins
• Veterans Luncheon
• Service Projects
• Montreat Youth Conference
• Movie nights
Meet Rachael
Mark Your Calendar
Saturday | 2:30-5:00pm
March 17
Youth Kayaking @ Anastasia Park
Join us for some kayaking on the Salt Run, as well as connection, devotional and snacks of course.
Monday-Friday
June 3-7
Middle School Mission Camp
Open to all incoming 6th-8th graders. Join us for a week of at-home service, learning, and fun. Bring a packed lunch each day and enjoy camp from 9:00-3:30pm. Find out what kinds of needs exist in our community, and be the hands and feet of Jesus. Our final day we will go to Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA (7am-10pm). Cost of camp is $110.
Children and Youth Sunday School Classes Do Not Meet During the Following:
Christmas Break | First Sunday of Spring Break | Summer Break
MPC Child & Youth Safety Policy
MPC nurtures the light of Christ in God’s children by providing a safe church home in which to grow and thrive in faith
Kids Serving Kids
Children shine the light of Christ by serving people in need
Children Worship Leaders
Children shine the light of Christ in worship as valued leaders in Sunday worship
Acolyte
Junior Usher
Child Safety
MPC nurtures the light of Christ in God’s children by providing a safe and loving church home in which to grow and thrive in faith
Kids Serving Kids
Children shine the light of Christ by serving people in need
Children Worship Leaders
Children shine the light of Christ in worship as valued leaders in Sunday worship
Acolyte
Junior Usher
Child Safety
MPC nurtures the light of Christ in God’s children by providing a safe and loving church home in which to grow and thrive in faith
