A Newsletter for 6th-12th grade youth at St. James's
Our e-newsletter is another way we're keeping you informed of all the great things going on for youth in 6th-12th grades and their families at St. James's. Feel free to forward to others and let the church know if your email address changes so you never miss a beat. See you at church soon! Love ya, Mean it, Mary Beth Abplanalp, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Coming Up!
May
18-20 8th Grade PYM Shrine Mont Retreat
20 Confirmation Sunday & Bishop's Visit
27 Summer worship schedule begins - 8:00 & 10:00 (Memorial Day weekend)
June
18-22 Vacation Bible School (VBS)


July
8-15 High School Mission to Hurley, VA
13-15 Mini-Mission to Exmore, VA
Confirmation Sunday, May 16

Come out to church this Sunday to watch Bishop Goff confirm our newest batch of 9th graders into the Episcopal Church! They have all been working tirelessly for the last year to reach this point, so come watch them take this momentous step in their faith lives at both services. Hope to see you there .
youth summer mission
Last Chance for Summer Missions!
Registration for the Summer Mission Trips closes on May 23!  To sign up use this form.

T he 2018 Mini-Mission to Exmore, VA with Harvest of Hope will be July 13-15, 2018, for current 5th through 8th graders. Mark your calendars!  Find out more and register here .

The high school team members are going back to Hurley, VA. This trip will be July 8th-15th, and is open to 12 high school aged youth (9th-12th grade) so sign up soon!  You can find out more and register here.

If you're looking to stay in town and still have a good time volunteering, Vacation Bible School and the Children's Center always need volunteers. Check out the links below to find out more!

St. James's VBS Opportunities for youth
St. James's Children's Center Summer Opportunities for youth
Look What We Did!
6th & 7th Grade PYM Retreat

Some of our 6th & 7th Graders spent a weekend at Shrine Mont and had a blast!




















Did you know we have a St. James's Youth Ministry Facebook Group? All youth, parents, volunteers, and biggest fans are welcome to join to stay informed, see pictures, and share!