Youth Ministries

Overview

Age group: seventh through twelfth grade.

For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth. Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. (Psalm 71:5, 17)

St. Luke’s Youth Ministry exists to foster a community of youth who continually grow in their knowledge and love of God. As followers of Jesus, we together seek to be disciples who truly know Him and can truly make Him known.

This vision manifests itself in several ways for us as a community:

  • We regularly worship together.
  • We “hang out” and laugh together.
  • We study the holy scriptures and learn together.
  • We play ridiculous games together.
  • We pray for one another.
  • We seek to be a natural part of one another’s lives.

Life with the youth at St. Luke’s Anglican Church has many forms. Check us out.

Programs

Aquire the Fire Youth
Normal's Not Enough! What Jesus did on the cross wasn’t normal … neither are His followers!  In this “me first” culture there is a venomous lie poisoning the hearts of American youth. That lie …  that normal is enough. Come to Aquire the Fire, Nov. 11-12, in Anahiem For more information see: http://www.acquirethefire.com/index.cfm/PageID/2188/index.html... (more info)

AYM High
Diocesan Senior HIgh youth retreat April 20-22, 2012 go to www.westernanglicans.org for more information (more info)

Bailey Human Care Center
A local (Tujunga) ministry to homeless and needy families, providing food, clothing and medical equipment. The following is a list of what the Bailey Center is in continual need of: Volunteers, powdered milk (individual packets), powdered mashed potatoes, cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soup, macaroni and cheese, canned tuna, rice, beans, towels (bath size), travel size shampoo (... (more info)

Children and Youth Volunteers Mandatory Training
Mandatory Certification 10 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010 St. Luke's Anglican Church Offices 3901 Foothill Blvd., Suite 100 La Crescenta, CA 91214 All volunteers who work with our youth and children at St. Luke's, who have not yet been certified, are required to attend this course and receive a certificate of participation. Please contact Kaydi Draney for sign ups or with any questions you... (more info)

Christian Youth Worship
Enotita Praise Night June 10 and 11 at 7 p.m.  La Crescent 1st Baptist Church 4441 La Crescenta Ave. La Crescenta-Montrose CA, 91214-3575 The theme is "Love Came Down" and emphasizes the Gospel in its purest form (John 3:16).  They will be having guest speakers, testimonies, and skits throughout the evening.  This is a great opportunity for students and youth to come... (more info)

Encounter Youth Group Pool Party
Pool Party! For the youth and their parents. Have your taco after church then come swim at Paige Draney's house! Sunday, June 27, 4-7 p.m. 5228 Briggs Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214 Contact:  Kaydi Draney at Paigefern@aol.com (more info)

Father and Son Sailing
On July 24th, fathers and sons will sail the ocean blue.  Space is limited for this one. See David Bartholomew for availability. (more info)

FLAYM
Diocesan Jr. High youth retreat May 4-6, 2012 for more information see www.westernanglicans.org (more info)

Mother/Daughter Retreat
The Annual Mother/Daughter Retreat will be held April 8-10. More information coming soon! Contact Kaydi Draney at kaydi@stlukesanglican.org (more info)

Random Happenings
In addition to our regular weekly rhythm of youth activity, we run into each other frequently throughout the week: * Game nights * Meals together * Parties * Movie-going * Coffee-drinking * The list goes on… (more info)

The Encounter (Youth Group)
The Encounter is our main weekly gathering on Sunday nights. Our gatherings are unpredictable, but we typically spend time just hanging out, worshiping (often through music), laughing (a lot!), talking about various topics vital to our faith, having fun serving our neighbors, and praying for each other and for the world around us. Sometimes locations vary so call Dave Bartholomew at 626-852-... (more info)

The Encounter Youth Family Potluck
The Encounter Youth Family Potluck will be at Hook Tree on December 11 at 5 p.m.  Please see David Bartholomew for details. (more info)

Youth at the APU Concert
Azusa Pacific Choral Christmas Concert Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Lake Ave. Church For more information contact David Bartholomew at david@stlukesanglican.org   (more info)

Youth at the Elizabeth House
 Baby Shower at the Elizabeth House Saturday, October 22, at 4:00pm We will be hosting a shower for Anna who is having a baby boy due Nov. 2nd.  We are preparing a dinner for the members of Elizabeth House and providing desert during the shower.  We are also purchasing baby diapers wipes and gift certificates (Target and Walmart) from the money we have raised from recyclables... (more info)

Youth at Union Rescue Mission
The Encounter Youth Group will be participating in community service/ mission outreach at the Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles on  Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25.  (Note date change) We will be working hard prepping food and serving in the cafeteria.  We will be sleeping outside on the roof!  This is a great opportunity to serve, and the experience... (more info)

Youth Camping Trip
August 12-14, Malibu Creek State Park. We will be camping (tents) a few miles from the beach.  We plan on hiking, kayaking, and spending a day at the beach.  Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, swim suit, toiletries, towels, and $20.00 for food.  Invite your friends! (more info)

Youth Family Christmas Potluck
Sunday, December 19, 2010, 6-9:30 p.m. Location:  Hook Tree House in La Canada Potluck dinner, Christmas carols and lessons, bring a gift for a "White Elephant" gift exchange! (more info)

Youth Family Pool Party
Save the date!  July 30!  Details coming soon! (more info)

Youth Retreat
Youth Retreat at Camp David (Dave Hemstreet's cabin in Greenvalley Lake) July 9-11, 2010.  Departing from the church offices on Friday, July 9, at 2:00 p.m., and returning Sunday, July 11, at 9:00p.m.  Contact Dave Bartholomew  for more information. dbartholomew.ang@gmail.com (more info)

Youth Retreats
One of the most important things we do is to periodically retreat from the chaos of the world around us to have time with the Lord and with one another. These retreats can look like anything from a weekend on a challenging ropes course to less structured all-nighters at the church, but no matter what, we always come back refreshed by our time together as a community with the Lord. Please consider... (more info)

Youth Sunday School
This is our Sunday morning gathering of the youth of St. Luke’s to learn about the faith, ask questions (lots of questions!), pray, laugh, and become more of a community drawing near to our God. We usually divide the junior high (7th and 8th) and senior high (9th through 12th) into two separate groups. (more info)

Youth Winter Retreat
The Youth are planning a get away for the weekend of Feb. 25-27 at "Camp David" (the mountain home of Dave and Nancy Hemstreet) What to bring: BCP & Bible Warm Clothes Plenty of dry socks $25 per person for food and gas Contact David Bartholomew at david@stlukesanglican.org for permission slips & specifics on departure & return times. (more info)

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