St James youth have opinions! Plus, they're awesome.
Our youth, Fr John, and Linda meet on Zoom every 3rd Friday for an hour of conversation and a lesson.
March's class included speculation about the best superpower birthday gifts for Fr John, who recently celebrated another year, and a thoughtful discussion of the plusses and minuses of St James, Amesbury.
Happy news, people of St James: our youth give our parish a grade of B+/A, and consider St James - even while closed, interacting virtually - to be their second family, a safe place, an accepting place.
When asked what we might be doing better, they brainstormed a Top 10 list of "Things the World Needs" - they suggest that we address issues of: pollution/recycling, especially plastic; climate change, racism, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ rights, women's rights. They want to reach out to nearby people, particularly lonely people, those whom we have the ability to help through donations and interactions (when Covid-19 is under control). They want, too, to be mentors for our younger children.
They are really looking forward to retreats, parties, and missions - and they love serving God through our parish by being acolytes, and as valued members of all St James events, from start to finish.
Our youth ROCK! What would you like to tell them? Email me, and I'll share it with them.
