Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church accepts, serves, and encourages youth of all different perspectives helping them to do Christ's work in the world by becoming their true selves.

You can learn more about all our youth ministries, available for grades 7 through 12, by contacting our Minister for Youth Formation, Taylor McLemore.

 
 

SUNDAY SCHOOL IN CARPENTER HALL 10:15-11:00 a.m.

Open to all youth in grades 7th through 12th, after the 9:00 a.m. service, on the second floor of Carpenter Hall. We have one class for Junior high you in grades 7-9 and another class for Senior High in grades 10-12.

Sunday Mornings explore Church topics, Bible readings, and popular issues together as a time dedicated to bible study and food-for-thought discussions. This year, we will be using the StoryMakers Curriculum to explore Teen Faith and Christian Identity.

Confirmation classes are held each formation Sunday throughout the fall, leading up to the special day when our bishop visit for Confirmation Sunday on November 9th. If you are interested in the next set of Sunday morning Confirmation classes, please reach out to Taylor.


SUNDAY evening EYC – youth group meets ON SUNDAY NIGHTS IN CARPENTER HALL INCLUDES DINNER!

EYC stands for Episcopal Youth Community. On Sunday nights, our youth group has formation, and this will be time to focus on fellowship. Learning about each other in our Episcopal Youth Community is essential, so each Sunday night, we will get together as a group and have a good time with games and food.

  • Youth in grades 7th through 9th are in Jr. High EYC and meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings.

  • Youth in grades 10th through 12th are in Sr. High EYC and meet from 6 to 8 p.m. to on Sunday evenings.

We have dinner from 6-6:30 p.m. for every typical EYC night. Parents, this is one easy way that you can help! You can sign up to bring a meal here. This meal usually feeds 25-30 youth.

wednesday nigth small groups

  • “THE FRYERS CLUB” SMALL GROUP for youth in grades 7th - 9th meetS at Chick-fil-a on Crosshaven in Cahaba Heights from 6 to 7 p.m. 

  • “THE TROOP” SMALL GROUP for youth in grades 10th - 12th meets at Troop’s Pizza in Heights Village from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 


    The best way we have found to have meaningful, impactful, and faith-based conversations with youth, is in a small group. Youth thrive in a small group setting because it creates more accountability, your group wants you to be there, and it encourages the community aspect of small groups being a safe place to grow.

    Small Groups are led by a team of young adult Mentors and bring incredible wisdom to our young people! Every week each group will have an opening prayer, a reminder that this group is a safe space, a bible verse or passage of the week, and a discussion about where they saw God this week. Along with a recent event to discuss various faith-based activities, announcements, and a closing prayer.

    Youth are responsible for their own meal cost.


EPISCOPAL Diocesan Events

Our Diocese has several events throughout the year for youth in 7th-12th grades. To learn more about the upcoming events for this year with the Diocese of Alabama, visit their website dioala.org and find the Youth Ministries page!


Big Events for this school year TBA

  • EYC Retreat: August 29-31

  • Haunter Lock-in: October 25-26

  • Mystery Road Trip: TBA

  • Confirmation Sunday: November 9

  • Ski Trip: MLK Weekend, January 16-19

  • Spring Dinner - March 14

  • Youth Sunday: TBA

Our Youth program offers many opportunities, with more to be announced and plenty ways to get involved! Stay updated by subscribing to our weekly email, as our activities continue throughout the year. If you have any questions about specific events or anything related to our Youth Group, please contact or our Minister of Youth Formation, Taylor McLemore.

Saint Stephen's College Students

College Ministry

Each December, college-age young adults come together for a welcome home lunch. We value maintaining connections and supporting young adults as they leave high school, reminding them of the greater body of Christ to which we all belong.

At Saint Stephen's we value...

Compassion - We care deeply for all youth in our program and respect their differences and opinions, hoping they will embrace this practice in their everyday lives;  Trust - We create an environment where youth can speak freely and with confidence, encouraging one another throughout life;  Authenticity - We minister in such a way that youth can be themselves with each other and our leaders;  Honesty - We practice truthful and open discussions about life and faith;  Acceptance - We seek to embrace all people and respect their differences;  Love - We strive to live by Jesus’ example.

Ways to Volunteer with Our Youth Group

We're always looking for regular help with our youth programs! Below are a few volunteer opportunities for things we need regularly. One way to help is to provide a meal one of our weekly EYC events. Another is for Transportation help to off-site EYC events. If you are interested, please contact Taylor McLemore.

Some ways to help: