Our Youth Program is Flexible, Fun and Offers Many Opportunities for Growth

We know today's youth are busier and more stressed out than ever before. So we've created a youth program that gives them lots of flexibility and lots of opportunities to:

• grow in faith, 

• be supported by others, 

• have fun, 

• learn valuable life skills, 

• and serve others.

Our Youth Program welcomes youth from sixth graders through high school seniors.

YOUTH PASTORAL CARE

Meeting our youth on a one-by-one basis is key to Good Shepherd’s Youth Ministry. We want to get to know the dreams, concerns, talents and hopes of each teen on an individual basis. Then we can offer opportunities of interest for growth in leadership within the church and diocese, mentoring into adult roles in the community, and supportive guidance through tangled problems at school or with relationships. Youth and their families will find the Good Shepherd’ leadership and congregation thoughtful partners on the path to independence and adulthood.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL ON SUNDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

Youth grow closer to each other and God as they discuss their faith while learning about the Bible and the Episcopal Church’s spin on living as Christians in every day life. Their leaders meet our youth where they are, respecting doubts, questions and challenges giving youth and adults alike the chance to learn from each other. Join the class in the basement Youth Room at the beginning of the 10:30 am service. Youth will enter worship at the Peace.

YOUTH GROUP ON SUNDAYS

Youth build community, play games, make music and and receive support from their leaders and each other to deal with everyday challenges, overcome stress, and understand and respond to world events. The Youth Room is equipped with a broad selection of computer and board games, ping pong and foosball tables as well as a guitars, a keyboard and a drum set all creatively used in traditional and inventive ways. After the 10:30 am service during the school year or the summer 9 am service, youth gather in the Fellowship Hall for a few snacks before heading on down to the Youth Room. During the school year, the meeting ends at 1 pm; during the summer at noon.

FIFTH SUNDAY FAMILY SERVICES

On months with fifth Sundays (June 29, August 31, or November 30, 2025), youth and children are invited to plan and lead worship. Youth may offer musical talent, serve as ushers and lectors, plan skits or slideshows, or deliver sermons.

SERVICE AND MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Many of our youth find that service and mission opportunities are life-changing as they bond as a team while serving locally and farther afield. They meet people from many cultures and walks of life as they come together to bring food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, hope to the hopeless, and joy to those who are despairing. Along with serving in Good Shepherd’s own outreach ministries, youth may join diocesan sponsored one-day, weekend, and week-long opportunities.

DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREATS IN THE FALL AND SPRING

In the Fall our youth go up to Cathedral Ridge in the mountains for the Quest retreat. Great bands and speakers lead us in worship and learning, and there’s lots of outdoor fun! In the Spring, the Diocese offers a weekend experience at locations around the diocese.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP AT CATHEDRAL RIDGE

Camps for Middle High and Senior High Youth are a wonderful opportunity to connect with God and experience Christian community in a beautiful outdoor setting at Cathedral Ridge, the diocese’s camp and retreat site near Woodland Park, Colorado. Each day includes worship and Bible study, as well as outdoor activities like hiking, a challenge course and zip line, and gaga ball. Can it get any better than faith, friendship, and fresh mountain air? Find dates and details on the Cathedral Ridge website.

CONFIRMATION

Our rector offers a winter on-line confirmation class, Episcopal 101, for youth and adults culminating in a Confirmation service at St. John’s Cathedral in Denver, usually held early in May.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact our Rector, Gary Brower, for questions about programming for youth.

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