believe ∙ belong ∙ become
In Youth St. Andrews, we believe in Him and his work in our behalf ∙ we belong to in his body and family ∙we become more like him every day
Weekly at St. Andrew’s Youth
Whether you’re new to St. Andrew’s, attending another church on Sundays or a St. Andrew’s regular, we welcome everyone from years 7-13! Check out our weekly meetings where we have fun, worship and the word and everything in between!
sunday MORNING YOUTH
for those looking for a youth provision happening same time as the 10:30am church service.
When:
Every Sunday during Term Time
(except first Sundays of the month where stay in big church for All Age Service)
Around 11am after Worship
Where:
Up at the Loft
YOUTH serve sundays
We believe serving is a command from God, a gift to the church and a chance to grow in discipleship! Teams will be opening sign up for the following areas this school year:
Welcome Team, Children’s, A/V and Prayer Ministry
Last Sundays of each Half Term
2024 Dates (27 October, 22 December)
2025 Dates (16 February, 13 April, 20 April (Easter), 18 May, 20 July, TBC October and December)
Questions? Please email our Youth Pastor at jamie@stastb.church
DISCIPLESHIP NIGHTS
for those Y10-13 looking to be challenged to go deeper in Scripture, community and sharpening our gifts.
Every Sunday during Term Time and Half Term
In the Lounge or Loft 7-9pm
Part of the buddy program? Need another copy of the buddy program tasks list?
Monday NIGHT YOUTH
for everyone looking for fellowship and fun, but hear a message from God through speakers! Great also for first timers and anyone new!
When and Where:
Every Monday during Term Time
Church 7 - 9pm
Friday SOCIAL
for youth to invite their friends for a social among church youth! Typically organized for fun and making friends
Last Friday of each Half-Term
2024 Dates (25 October, 20 December)
2025 Dates (14 February, TBC October and December)
Location varies.
See upcoming events below, our regularly published news sheets, or Instagram
What’s Next at Youth?
Youth end of year party
Mon, 21 July 2025, 6-9pm, St. Andrews Church
Join us for the LAST Monday Night Youth for the school year before we take a break for summer!
Farewell Youth Event for our leavers
Welcoming Youth Event for our Year 6s
Book for £3 each which will include food and drinks, karaoke, football, and other games!
See you and invite your friends!
summer socials
Fridays, 12, 22 and 29 August
For three (3) Fridays this Summer, we’re offering different activities to socialise and enjoy!
All are welcome for incoming Y7 to Y13 and all socials have dinner provided for only £3 each!
15 August - BBQ and Pool Day
Oakle House, Churcham 3-8pm
*Booking Required (see below)
22 August - The Hunger Games
St. Andrews & St. Barts 5-8pm
*Booking Required (see below)
29 August - Worship Night
St. Andrews & St. Barts 5-8pm
*Booking Required (see below)
NEW WINE
Wed - Mon, 30 July - 4 August 2025
Bath & West Showgrounds, Shepton Mallet
A summer festival where the whole church is invited, New Wine is an amazing experience to connect with God and each other!
Save the dates above and for youth, there will be no separate booking. This means youth must book with their family to attend (Search for “St. Andrews Churchdown”).
If your family won’t be coming, ask a youth friend to be included in their family’s booking. This is only if they would be happy to include you and make sure you’re sorted with food etc.!
For 11-18s there will be LUMINOSITY, where there are sessions geared towards youth in the mornings and evenings!
SATELLITES (SOLD OUT)
Wed - Mon, 6-11 August 2025
Bath & West Showgrounds, Shepton Mallet
The highlight of our year is coming again at the Satellite Festival 2025!
This coming August, our youth will be having that epic week of worship, activities and community where our youth group joins the movement to make Jesus centre of our lives!
Satellites Tent Village
Required (again) this year is filling out the Satellites Tent Village form below!
Doing so helps us know who is staying with whose tent and helps us make sure all youth and leaders have tents sorted!
Deadline for sign up for this is 15 July 2025
Youth Parents Corner
Youth Registration Forms
Filling out his form helps us get to know you and your youth better!
So whether you’ve filled out a form for 2024 or not, please fill out this NEW 2025 form to give / update all that you'd like us to know and consent for.
Note: Each form submitted is for one youth. Additional youth will need a separate form.
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Instagram is the best way to get updates in real time, as well as see photos and videos of our different events. Have instagram? Click below
youth communications
Safeguarding being a priority, our church has a subscription for ChatPro, an internal messaging app for organisations that work with children.
With data encrypted; phone numbers and other details hidden to protect users’ privacy; messages and call recordings are also retained to provide accountability with access by two appointed and independent accountability officers.
Click below for more info. The network ID of our church is: 778512
Join our Parent Mailing List
Filling out the form below makes sure you get our quarterly mailing list as well as other relevant updates on Youth Events!
Missed a news sheet? Click below to download previous issues
Join the Team
Be a Youth Leader
To be a youth leader means having a heart to serve so our youth could love and follow Jesus!
Youth Leaders are intentional leaders who are to serve weekly on Mondays and/or Sundays as well as other events like socials and residentials, if able!
Application will be in three parts:
#2 - An interview and induction process will be scheduled with the Youth Pastor, then
Be a Youth Helper
Can’t be a weekly Youth Leader? While Youth Leaders who volunteer weekly, we are also in need of Youth Helpers who are willing to serve on an ad hoc or occasional basis or be in a rota!
This may mean supporting residentials and festivals or occasionally coming us on a Monday Night, Friday Social or Sunday morning.
Similarly, application will be in three parts
#2 - An interview and induction process will be scheduled with the Youth Pastor, then
Youth Internships
We currently have a Gap Year Intern up until Summer 2025 with Theo Cartwright! Could you be our next intern? If you’re keen to grow in ministry skills and take on more opportunities, check out our two different internships!
The Gap Year Internship
From September 2025 to Summer 2026 get more in being developed in different areas of ministry. You can choose units in Preaching, Organisational Leadership. Media and more!
Application Opens 1 May 2025
Application Closes 20 July 2025
The Summer Youth Internship
From July to August 2025 we’re looking for those called to serve with us during our summer events including our summer festival!
Application Opens 1 May 2025
Application Closes 15 June 2025
