“Our vision is to see young people living as faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus.”
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
On these Sundays—31 March, 28 April, 30 June and 21 July—youth are encouraged to serve in different areas of church.
Serving being a calling from God, a gift to the church and a chance to grow in discipleship, youth interested are welcome in either:
Welcome Team, Children’s, A/V and Prayer Ministry
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
(Socials first Sunday of the month)
Note that on the Sundays of 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 21 Apr and 28 Apr, we will have and host the Young Leaders Programme during Discipleship Nights (see below in Upcoming Events)
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 (22 March, 19 July, 25 October, 20 December)
Location varies.
See upcoming events below, our regularly published news sheets, or Instagram
Upcoming Youth Events
Youth Worship Night
Friday, 17 May 7-9:30pm, Trinity Cheltenham
Round three of gathering youth from all over Cheltenham to worship as a collective and to help others say yes to Jesus! Theme this summer? Purpose.
This time because it’s summer, ice cream will be provided! So unlike in times past, we will not meet before but instead meting at Trinity at 6:45pm. Make sure you have dinner before!
SPRING RETREAT
Fri - Mon, 24-27 May 2024 (May Bank Holiday Weekend), St. George’s House, North Devon
Our first residential for 2024, we will be heading back for sun, surf and scenic views in St. George’s. Led by Youth Pastor Jamie and the Youth team, our theme for the weekend will be on the book of Acts and what it means to really be a follower of Jesus then and now.
Register for £200 which includes travel, accommodation, a shirt and all the activities for the weekend! Also cost is £100 for the second child and onwards from the same family!
We can accommodate requests for bursary, if you need it as well.
deadline for sign up is 30 April 2024
deadline for settling balances is 1 May 2024
About activities at St. George’s
If you’ve already signed up, there are many activities available! Most activities are free and don’t require bookings; But some like surfing, coasteering, kayaking do. Click below to book one (1) activity included in your registration, and any additional activity is £22! Spots are limited so book today.
big summer bash
Saturday, 6 July 5-8pm, Kendal Road Baptist Church
Gloucester youth groups come together again to have a fun in the summer sun! Partnering with Gloucestershire Youth For Christ, the Big Bash will have a Silent Disco, Games, Craft, Sports and more!
NEW WINE
Fri - Mon, 25-30 July 2024
Bath & West Showgrounds, Shepton Mallet
An annual trip where the whole church is invited, there will be no separate youth provision. However, youth are invited to either attend New Wine with their families or Luminosity—the Youth section of New Wine!
More details coming soon!
SATELLITES FESTIVAL
Fri - Wed, 2-7 August 2024
Bath & West Showgrounds, Shepton Mallet
The highlight of our year is coming this summer at the Satellite Festival! Sign up below to join us for an epic week of worship, activities and community where our youth group builds the movement!
Booking will be in two parts. First is with Satellites (£119) and the second with our church for food, travel, coach hire, etc. (£110)
deadline for sign up is 30 June 2024
First Booking (Satellites)
Step one: Go to the link below
Step two: On their website, click “Book Now”
Step three: Create an account
Step four: When booking on, there should be an option to ‘join existing group’ here enter the email address jamie@stastb.church and this will add your youth to our youth group.
Once confirmed proceed to the second booking below
Second Booking (St. Andrew’s Church)
deadline for sign up is 30 June 2024
Note: If you/your youth aren’t a regular part of St. Andrew’s Church and would like to join us for Satellites 2024, we’d love to include you! Please email our youth pastor Jamie below to get connected.
***special offer***
FIRST TIME GOING TO SATELLITES?
We are offering 5 free Satellites tickets* to youth who have never been to Satellites before! These are one a first-come-first-served basis so if you’re keen for them OR would like to invite a friend from school, click below:
*free tickets only covers the first booking (the Satellites ticket), the second booking (with the church) will still be due.
Be part of our ministry!
Youth Leader Application
We are looking for adults who seek to serve and lead in the youth ministry as godly examples in their way of life outside and inside the church. The general process will be three parts—(1) the application form below, (2) an interview and induction process with the Youth Pastor and (3) screenings and checks (i.e. DBS check, Safeguarding Training, etc).
We looking forward to hearing from you! Click the application form below to get started!
Can’t be a Youth Leader? Apply to be a Youth Helper!
Distingushed from Youth Leaders who volunteer weekly, Youth Helpers are adults who are looking to serve on an ad hoc or occasional basis! This may mean supporting annual events like residentials and festivals or occassionally supporting us on a Monday Night or Sunday morning. Parents can be involved in this way too! Click below to begin!
Youth Parents Corner
Youth Parents Tea
Monday | Date TBA | 7-9pm | Courtyard
Wrapping up with our first Youth Parent Tea of the year in February, our next one will be closer to summer with the final date to be announced.
Last time, we spent time getting to know each other, sharing updates on safeguarding and communications.
For the next, we will cover topics of training and mutual encouragement as parents! It will also run at the same time as Monday Night Youth as well.
Stay in touch with us! In addition to notices at church on Sundays and Mondays, a great way to stay in touch is to click the icon below and follow us on Instagram!
We also regularly publish and print news sheets! Download the most recent ones below
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