We believe a rich faith life starts with formation, so we strive to come alongside our young people and meet them where they are, affirming them as young people who are capable of great things.
Mission Trips in 2025
EYC and Young Adult Civil Rights Pilgrimage - June 15-21, 2025
Youth and young adults are invited to go on a week-long pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama. While we are there, we will engage in two days of service work in the local community. The following two days we will visit civil rights landmarks as well as the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial and Museum for Peace and Justice.
If you and/or your child(ren) are interested in going or want to know more, please contact Hillary asap! I can set up another information session and/or schedule conversations individually to answer any questions.
Belize Mission Trip
Trip dates: July 20-26, 2025
Working with Bold Hope, we will travel to Belize to work with and learn from the people living in San Ignacio Town. Opportunities for service include building concrete additions to the church, leading VBS for village kids, visiting a local organic coffee farm, and visiting with church members. This trip is open to all rising 10th graders and adults. This will be a beautiful and unique opportunity to have new experiences, connect with others, and learn about different cultures.
We already have several youth, families and others from the community interested in going. We have room for more! The registration deadline is early February 2025. Contact Hillary asap if you missed the information Zoom and would like to know more.
November + December Gatherings
Praying in Color Retreat
Saturday, November 16 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm
A meditative art retreat for all ages! Artist Sybil MacBeth will join us at the Cathedral to lead us through creative prompts and playful practices to journey through Advent. Pens, paper, and colored markers are provided. No artist skill is necessary, just a spirit of Holy Adventure! Perfect for youth on their own or parents are welcome to come, too. Suggested donation of $15 for the retreat and $5 lunch is available.
Friendsgiving
Sunday, November 17 at 5:00 pm
Youth and their families are invited to this pot-luck meal to have an early Thanksgiving celebration together! Sign-up to bring sides, drinks, and desserts is coming soon! Please RSVP by November 12 to help us plan. Location TBA.
Advent Wreaths, Lessons + Carols & Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, December 1
Let's start Advent off with our Cathedral family! During coffee hour materials will be available to make your own Advent wreath from live greens. A beautiful service of Lessons + Carols will be held at 5:00 pm. Following the service, all are invited to gather in Harvard Hall for a simple spaghetti dinner to connect with others. Stay tuned for more details.
EYC Christmas Party
Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 pm
Ugly sweater contest, white elephant, Christmas cookies, and more! Hosted by the Erickson family. More details to come.
Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 15 at 10:15 am
We need readers, two tall people to get in the camel costume, and others to dress up as shepherds, wise men, and angels to round out the cast. Contact Hillary if you can participate!
Christmas Eve Services
Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 pm and 10:30 pm
The 5:00 pm service is more family-friendly with the full Cathedral choir and brass. Nursery care is available for kids, infants through age 6. The 10:30 pm service also has the Cathedral choir and candlelight.
Questions about youth and family ministry? Contact Hillary Peete, Director of Christian Formation (hpeete@spcathedral.com).