Youth at St. Barnabas

Youth at St. Barnabas
Youth ministry at St. Barnabas focuses on youth in grades 6th through 12th.  It consists of three components:  quarterly formation class, special gatherings, and church-life participation.

ANNOUNCING SUMMER 2026 YOUTH FORMATION!
Youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to reflect on the day's Gospel reading and participate in a related activity for summer formation.

Join us in the youth classroom, downstairs and to the left, for five Sundays from 11:15am-12:15pm!

July 19: Parable of the sower - Planting zinnia seeds
July 26: Kingdom parables - Yeast bread baking
Aug. 2: Feeding of the 5,000 - Meal kits for Ronald McDonald House
Aug. 9: Jesus walks on water
Aug. 16: The Canaanite woman’s faith - Jam session 

Want to help? Questions? Contact Elspeth Keables or Nate Roberts, Formation Vestry Minister.

We still need a second adult for Aug. 2nd!

Quarterly formation is one of the ways St. Barnabas keeps our “I will” promise made at baptisms.  (“Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?)

 Quarterly formation sessions will happen in the fall, during Advent, during Lent and in the Summer.  Watch The Encourager for specific dates.

 To sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Encourager, email office@saint-barnabas.net.

Special gatherings, which happen a few times a year, are fun activities for getting to know each other better.  They also provide an opportunity to invite a friend!

Watch The Encourager for dates and details!

Church-life participation encompasses the many ways that church members serve.  As maturing members of the community, youth are welcomed and encouraged to be involved in the life of our parish!  This is everything from serving as acolytes, ushers, musicians, singers and more.

Confirmation  The liturgical tradition of Confirmation marks the time when baptized Christians make a "mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism." Part of this service is the receiving of laying on of hands by the bishop. Individuals of any age who have been baptized are welcome to explore this liturgical, public affirmation of faith, which often occurs around high school-age for young people. Bishop Clark usually offers Confirmation at St James Cathedral twice per year. Please inquire with the Rector if you are interested in Confirmation.