About SSPRES YouthThe youth ministry at St. Simons Presbyterian fosters faith development and spiritual growth in the lives of young people. Through worship, fellowship, learning, and having fun, we seek to provide a safe and welcoming space for youth to learn about God's love for them and the world.
Questions? Contact Annie Franklin Arvin, Pastor of Youth & Mission annie@sspres.org or 638-2220 x106
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Upcoming Events
(Scroll Down for Summer Happenings)
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Youth Lock-In
SSPC Youth & friends are invited to join Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin in the youth suite, following the live nativity, for a night of fun and excitement! Youth are encouraged to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, pjs, and a change of clothes. Be sure to signup below to let us know you're coming! |
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Campfire & Cookout
A fun event for both KidZ fellowship and Youth to come together around a campfire for a night of games, laughter, hotdogs, and s'mores! Sign up below to let us know if you can make it - as always, friends are welcome to join! |
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Weekly Youth Ministry OpportunitiesSunday Youth Fellowship
Every Sunday @ 6PM (Fall-Spring) | Britt Room and Youth Suite Sunday evening youth fellowship happens each week during the school year from 6-7:30PM. Led by Youth Ministry Coordinator and adult advisors, the group focuses on enjoying fellowship, recreation, and Bible Study. Tuesday Morning Chick-fil-A Devotion
Each Tuesday During the School Year 7AM | 6-12th Grades Youth meet before school to share breakfast and devotions each Tuesday morning at Chick-fil-A on Demere Road. |
Confirmation
Wednesdays @ 5-6PM in Chapel (Fall-Spring) | 6th Graders
Confirmation is a time of questioning, studying, and the formation of individual faith statements. Sixth grade students meet with the pastors weekly in preparation of making their profession of faith and becoming adult members of the congregation.
Email Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin with Questions at annie@sspres.org
Wednesdays @ 5-6PM in Chapel (Fall-Spring) | 6th Graders
Confirmation is a time of questioning, studying, and the formation of individual faith statements. Sixth grade students meet with the pastors weekly in preparation of making their profession of faith and becoming adult members of the congregation.
Email Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin with Questions at annie@sspres.org
Youth Mission Opportunities
Youth Mission Trip / Each Summer
St. Simons Presbyterian youth participate on an annual week-long mission trip. Locations and activities vary annually.
St. Simons Presbyterian youth participate on an annual week-long mission trip. Locations and activities vary annually.
Day of Service / Fall and Spring
Each Day of Service focuses on bringing together church members and visitors of all ages. Our youth are regular and active participants in the Day of Service working alongside adults and other youth at worksites including Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity Restore, and Faithworks.
Each Day of Service focuses on bringing together church members and visitors of all ages. Our youth are regular and active participants in the Day of Service working alongside adults and other youth at worksites including Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity Restore, and Faithworks.
Youth Camps, Retreats & Conferences
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CROSS Missions
Summer Program for Middle and High School Youth
Cost includes CROSS fees PLUS travel expenses and meals. Scholarships available if needed. Deadline for registration is December 15, 2022. A $100 deposit will be due at time of registration. Remaining amount will be due March 1, 2023. Please note "CROSS" in the memo. Contact Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin with questions: annie@sspres.org About CROSS Missions "Youth experience up to eight different urban ministries. Ministry sites include serving people who are hungry, homeless, elderly, and disabled, as well as children. There are opportunities for both direct service and building relationships. CROSS interns accompany groups to facilitate the experience. On Monday-Thursday, your group will work with two ministry sites each day, with a break for lunch at a local park in between sites. Each morning starts with breakfast, followed by worship and devotion, and every afternoon leaves time for your group to debrief with CROSS staff, discussing what your group learned and where your group saw God each day. Monday and Tuesday evenings, groups dive deeper into social justice issues during a staff-led program. Wednesday evenings are free evenings – your group may stay on campus, or leave MPPC for a few hours to explore Charlotte. On Thursday evening, your group will be invited to share what you have learned all week during a closing worship service. The week ends on Friday morning with a hot breakfast and a slideshow of photos taken during the week." source - https://myersparkpres.org/project/cross-about/ |
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Montreat Youth Conference
Summer Program for High School Youth
Cost includes Montreat Youth Conference fees PLUS travel expenses and meals. Scholarships available if needed. Deadline for registration is December 15, 2022. A $100 deposit will be due at time of registration. Remaining amount will be due March 1, 2023. Please note "Montreat Youth" in the memo. About Montreat Youth Conference What does it mean to experience deep, authentic joy? It can often feel inaccessible or artificial, yet opening ourselves up to it to provides new possibilities and stretches our boundaries. Join us as we explore the sources and meaning of authentic joy grounded in the light of God’s love and healing power through worship, music, learning, and of course, play! Montreat Youth Conference affirms youth in their calling to be and to shape the church of Jesus Christ. Our desire is to help youth come to know and believe that they are the beloved of God and to be a place where authenticity, community, connection, and God’s truth thrive. We seek to be an inclusive space where each voice can be heard and where each heart can be molded; where change is invited, challenge is expected, and where all are embraced. Youth leave Montreat knowing that:
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Savannah Presbytery Camp / Each Summer in June
New Ebenezer Camp in Rincon, GA
Each summer, Youth from the churches of the Savannah Presbytery meet at New Ebenezer in Rincon, GA for a week of fellowship, study, and fun camp activities.
Contact Director of CE & Children's Ministry for more information. (frieda@sspres.org; 638-2220)
New Ebenezer Camp in Rincon, GA
Each summer, Youth from the churches of the Savannah Presbytery meet at New Ebenezer in Rincon, GA for a week of fellowship, study, and fun camp activities.
Contact Director of CE & Children's Ministry for more information. (frieda@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Montreat Worship and Music Camp / Dates Vary Each Summer- Please check the connect tab for schedule.
Montreat Conference Center, NC
Youth from all over gather for Worship and Music Camp in the beautiful North Carolina mountains.
Contact Director of Music for more information. (rhonda@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Montreat Conference Center, NC
Youth from all over gather for Worship and Music Camp in the beautiful North Carolina mountains.
Contact Director of Music for more information. (rhonda@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Montreat Youth Conference / Dates Vary Each Summer - Please check the connect tab for schedule.
Montreat Conference Center, NC
The mountains of Western North Carolina are the setting for a week of spiritual growth, fellowship, and outdoor fun for youth from all over the southeast and beyond. Montreat Youth Conferences are the highlight of many youth's summer as they gather to worship, learn, and pray with (literally) thousands of other young people.
Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin for more information. (annie@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Montreat Conference Center, NC
The mountains of Western North Carolina are the setting for a week of spiritual growth, fellowship, and outdoor fun for youth from all over the southeast and beyond. Montreat Youth Conferences are the highlight of many youth's summer as they gather to worship, learn, and pray with (literally) thousands of other young people.
Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin for more information. (annie@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Sapelo Kayak Adventure / Dates Vary Each Summer - Please check the connect tab for schedule.
Sapelo Island, GA
Youth and adults spend the week exploring the waterways surrounding the remote coastal Georgia island of Sapelo. Time is spent kayaking, relaxing, and enjoying God's vast and amazingly interconnected creation as it is displayed in such a beautifully delicate yet powerful ecosystem. The island's full time Gullah Geechee residents share insight into their culture, food, basket-weaving, challenges, and subsistence living.
Contact Congregational Life Director for more information. (nat@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Sapelo Island, GA
Youth and adults spend the week exploring the waterways surrounding the remote coastal Georgia island of Sapelo. Time is spent kayaking, relaxing, and enjoying God's vast and amazingly interconnected creation as it is displayed in such a beautifully delicate yet powerful ecosystem. The island's full time Gullah Geechee residents share insight into their culture, food, basket-weaving, challenges, and subsistence living.
Contact Congregational Life Director for more information. (nat@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Presbyterian Youth Triennium / Once Every Three Years
Purdue University, Indiana
The Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a five day event for high school age youth (entering freshmen through graduated seniors) and accompanying adult youth leaders. The Triennium is focused on equipping young people to be transformational Christian leaders and seeks to join the home churches of the attendees to help call young people into deeper discipleship in Jesus Christ. The Youth Triennium is a high energy, biblically infused and focused, youth friendly conference.
Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin for more information. (annie@sspres.org; 638-2220)
Purdue University, Indiana
The Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a five day event for high school age youth (entering freshmen through graduated seniors) and accompanying adult youth leaders. The Triennium is focused on equipping young people to be transformational Christian leaders and seeks to join the home churches of the attendees to help call young people into deeper discipleship in Jesus Christ. The Youth Triennium is a high energy, biblically infused and focused, youth friendly conference.
Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin for more information. (annie@sspres.org; 638-2220)
