Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
-1 Thessalonians 2:8
Upcoming Special Events & Announcements
We have listed here some special events which are happening in addition to/as a part of our normal Redeemer Youth Ministry rhythm. For our normal rhythm as well as our full calendar for both the school year and summer time, please scroll down further!
Registration for Camp Booyah is now open! Camp Booyah for our youth will be June 9-13 (Session 1). Cost is $500 with a $99 deposit. Click here to register!
Pay for this semester's pizza so our youth can share dinner at youth group!
Mission & Values
Redeemer Youth Ministry is...
Gospel-Centered. Our priority is to focus everything around Jesus and the work Christ accomplished on the cross and in the resurrection.
Family Focused. We believe parents are the primary faith trainers for their children, the home is the center of spiritual formation and the church is here to come alongside parents. In light of this, we invite and encourage parents to attend any of our youth discipleship environments along with your children.
Relationally Driven. Our youth ministry is not a separate entity of the church. We want our teenagers to be integrated into the full body of Christ and in relationships with every generation: serving with younger children and being mentored by older adults.
We are also committed to the safety of our children and youth and so adhere to our diocese’s Policy & Manual for the Protection of Children which you can find here.
Rhythm
Sunday Morning Catechesis
Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
On Sunday mornings we meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at our church offices, just up the hill from the church building (you can find our offices, known as “the Overlook,” at 5587 Garden Village Way)! During this time, parents are invited to head down the hill to attend or serve during the 9 a.m. worship service. At 9:30 a.m., we split off into our middle and high school classes, focusing primarily on “the head” and what it means to love God by knowing him and his Word.
The middle schoolers use this time to learn about the entire story of the Bible, laid out over a 3-year plan, by using The Drama of Scripture curriculum.
The high schoolers particularly focus on theology and apologetics in our AP Theology class. We go through a 4-year plan to help students understand the Creeds, the Lord’s Prayer, the 10 commandments, and the Beatitudes.
After our classes end at 10:20 a.m., we will walk or ride down the hill together for hospitality time at 10:30 and worship together at 11 a.m.!
Sunday Night Live (SNL)
Sunday evenings, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
On Sunday nights, we gather together with all of our 6th-12th graders and focus primarily on “the heart.” We eat dinner together, play ridiculous games, worship, and hear from God’s Word—taught by both students and leaders.
We believe that rhythms are important in shaping our time and our hearts, and so our SNL schedule reflects this. Our monthly rhythm is as follows (we do have other events/gatherings which take place throughout the year in place of SNL, so make sure to check the calendar below to see what’s happening on which night!):
SNL Theme Night: These gatherings of SNL are primarily focused on having fun together. Each night has a theme (Neon Night, Pajama Party, etc.) and will be filled with games and other festivities for us to enjoy with one another!
SNL Serve Night: Our primary call as Christians is to love, and serving is one of the ways we show the love of Christ to others. So whether around the church, the Farm at New Garden Park, or at another organization, we gather to serve alongside one another once a month.
SNL Small Group Night: We value the communal and spiritual formation that comes from deep study and conversation, so once a month we devote a large portion of SNL to small group discussion and fellowship. We meet at church or in homes for small group, so make sure to check the calendar and stay up-to-date on your RYM emails and messages!
Sabbath Night: Rest is important when it comes to all aspects of life, including ministry. So, in order to give all our youth and our leaders a chance to rest, we’ll have one Sunday off each month.
Summer Time
During the summer, we take a break from SNL and our Sunday morning catechesis. Instead, we gather on Wednesdays for WAHO (Wednesday Afternoon Hang-Outs) at the church! We also gather for all sorts of other fun like ice cream socials, game tournaments, river tubing, and more!
Anglican Youth Ministry Events
In June, we attend Camp Booyah, an Anglican Summer Camp (held at Watermarks Camp in Scottsville, VA) that combines service, liturgy, and play—allowing students to know and understand that they can live missionally in relationship with Christ and with one another, all while having more fun than a rat in a Cheeto factory!
In January, we attend the Booyah Brrrr! We love that we get to spend a weekend with any and all 6-12th graders enjoying fun, friends, and growing in faith! We spend time doing activities together (rope courses, archery, and bonfires, oh my!), relaxing with one another, and hearing from God’s Word in both solitude and community.
