Belong. Believe. Become.
At St. Andrews Youth, we believe you belong here! Whenever we meet, our hope is that this is where you can find hope—a place where all youth (11-18s) can believe, belong and become.
Jesus said, “I came that you might have life, and have it to the fullest” (John 10:10). We believe that means a safe and exciting place to hang out, make friends, and discover more about life—together. No pressure—just good people, good vibes, and a place where you belong.
What happens weekly
Most of what we do is weekly, apart from the occasional break for half term and/or holidays! We enjoy times together whether it’s weekly worship or bible study, or socials and fun!
sunday MORNING YOUTH
for years 7-10 to attend a youth oriented lesson (with games!) happening the same time as the 10:30am service every Sunday.
Sundays around 11am after Worship
Up at the Loft
YOUTH serve sundays (NEW DATES!)
We believe serving is a charge from God, a gift to the church and a chance to grow in discipleship!
Now monthly during All Age Sundays, Teams will be opening sign up for the following areas this school year:
Welcome Team, Children’s, A/V, Prayer Ministry (16+) and Coffee Team (16+)
2026 Dates
4 January, 1 February, 1 March, 5 April (Easter), 3 May, 7 June, 5 July
To volunteer, click below!
DISCIPLESHIP NIGHTS
for youth years 10-13 looking to be challenged to go deeper in Scripture and grow stronger in community.
Sundays (excl. holidays)
In the Lounge or Loft 7-9pm
Monday NIGHT YOUTH
for all youth (11-18s) looking for fun and games, but hear a message from the Word through speakers! Great also for first timers and anyone new!
Every Monday during Term Time
The Church 7 - 9pm
Friday hangs (NEW!)
Socials for youth to gather with old friends and make new ones! Great for first timers as well as those not used to church!
Final Fridays of the Month (except February)
2025-26 Dates
19 December, 30 January, 13 February, 27 March, 24 April (last one for the school year)
Location varies. See upcoming events below, our regularly published news sheets, or Instagram!
Alpha Youth Series
From January through Easter 2025, Alpha Youth Series will be running in schools across Gloucestershire!
Led by young people and supported by our Youth Ministry team, each session creates space for honest conversations about life, faith, and what matters most.
Explore the series together, discover new perspectives, and journey alongside friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
What’s Next at Youth?
the Christmas big bash
Friday 13 December, 7-9:30pm, Kingfisher Church GL1 4NJ
Gloucester youth groups come together again to have the Big Christmas Bash!
Partnering with Gloucestershire Youth For Christ, the Big Bash will have loads of games, food and more!
Drop Off: 7:00pm
Pick Up: 9:30pm
This event is FREE—but booking is required.
Youth Snow ball
Monday 15 December, 6-9pm, St. Andrews
Come in your best dressed for our annual black tie Christmas event!
For only £5 ea., the night includes nibbles and an epic silent disco. Also we get to crown this year's Snow Royal Court! Book today!
Friday hangs: ice skating
Friday 19 December, 6:30-9:30pm, Cheltenham Ice Rink
Winter Wonderland! Cost is £15 and includes the hour on the ice and rentals. Bring ££ for dinner too!
19 December Friday
Drop Off: Ice Rink Entrance 6:30pm
Pick Up: Ice Rink Entrance 9:30pm
Location
Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham in front of the Queens Hotel (GL50 1NN).
Youth will head to McDonald’s with the Leaders after ice skating—bring money if you’d like dinner!
Don’t want to skate? No problem! Choose “no thanks” on the ticket and you can hang out nearby with a Youth Leader.
Cost is £15 for all ages. This covers the group booking, fees, and some volunteer support. Spots are limited, so please book soon. If you book separately, just let us know!
Invite friends! Booking is required.
spring retreat 2026 (Save the Date!)
Sat - Tue, 23-26 May 2026, Ledbury
After years of going to Devon for sun, surf and scenic views, we are moving to a NEW AND CLOSER VENUE!
Save the dates above for our annual Youth Spring Retreat and make sure you stay tuned for more details!
Theme Reveal: February 2026
For those new, Spring Retreat is a 4-day weekend with activities, accommodation and food included, we're excited to offer this for a lower price compared to last year of £175 pp. for an early bird rate if you book before 31 December.
Note: Ticket price rises to £195 after 31 December, and then to £205 after Easter (5 April) until the deadline of 4 May.
NEW WINE
Tue - Sun, 28 July - 2 August 2026
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 as well as epic activities with young people from across the UK!
SATELLITES 2026
Thur - Tue, 6-11* August 2026
Bath & West Showgrounds, Shepton Mallet
The highlight of our year is coming again at the Satellite Festival 2026! For a week in August, our youth will be having an incredible week of worship, sport and bonding where our youth joins the global movement lift Jesus’s name high!
*note that Satellites promotes it as 6-10 August, but we return the morning of the 11th of August so note this as you plan your summers!
How the bookings work?
Bookings will be in two parts. First, is the Satellites Ticket—which is getting a ticket for Satellites! Second, is the St Andrews Booking which is also required to attend with our group!
BOTH BOOKINGS GO LIVE 31 AUGUST!
First Booking (Satellites)
To book your early bird Satellites Ticket of £109 (until 8 December), click below!
Note: Ticket price rises to £119 after 2 March, and then to £139 after 8 June until the deadline of 30 June.
Make sure it’s the “St Andrews Churchdown” to join our group booking page!
Second Booking (St. Andrews)
After booking your Satellites Ticket, make sure you book the St Andrews Ticket, early bird rate at £109! This guarantees food, travel via coach hire, and a shirt!
Note: Ticket price rises to £119 after 2 March, and then to £139 after 8 June until the deadline of 30 June.
Youth Parents Corner
Youth Registration Forms
This form is required for youth who have attended our events 3x or more.
Mainly, this helps us know all that you'd like us to know and give consent for, so your youth will have the most incredible time with us, as well as thinking of their best interests and care.
You can complete this in less than 5 minutes and will cover the school year (2025-26)
Note: Each form submitted is for one youth. Additional youth will need a separate form.
Follow us on Instagram
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. You will need to consent to us communicating with your youth this way through the Youth Registration Form above.
Click below for more info. The network ID of our church is: 778512
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
