REVERB Youth Movement of St. Paul's
A multitude of voices so concentrated that one becomes a movement.
Our Vision and Hope
Students in grades 7 through 12 are not just the future of the church, as is commonly said, they are the church today! They gather looking for encouragement, enjoyment, relevance and an authentic, trustworthy set of experiences. Our program is about connecting with one another and with God in a safe and thoughtful atmosphere. We also like to challenge our students to grow in their understanding of God, and their own spiritual journey with the living Christ. No single thing does the trick. But learning to pray, serve, share, study and gather together with other Christians are all part of the wonderful mix that is Student Ministries at St. Paul’s.
Our Youth Space
Most of our meetings take place in our newly expanded Youth Space on the lower level of St. Paul’s, next to the Gymnasium on the West Side of the church, near Kenilworth. This space has lots of comfortable seating, game tables, a café, a lounge and a large meeting room with a stage to accommodate small bands, poets and other entertainers. We have an outside entrance with a horseshoe drive for easy drop off and pick up.
During the School Season (September through early June)
Youth Group
Thursday Nights from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
We begin with Open Gym, a half-hour for hanging out, or for playing play basketball, foosball, bumper pool and more, and we close with Open Gym. In between, we get our heads, hearts, and souls together in worship and to talk about what is real in our lives, and about the relevance of God and faith. As always, friends are welcome and we make everybody, even the first-time visitor, feel at home.
Youth Forum
Sunday Mornings from 10:10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
For students in grades 8 through 12, we meet in our Youth Space, to share breakfast snacks, and a social ice-breaker, before learning about the faith and continuing an ongoing dialogue about life, school, family, friends, and God.
Serious Fun
Most second and forth Sundays from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For students in grades 6 though 8, we meet in our Youth Space, to share pizza for lunch, and a social ice-breaker, before getting serious in learning and disscussion for 15-20 minutes. Then we have some fun group games for the final hour.
In the Summer
Click here for a downloadable pdf of our current Summer Program Guide that you can view or print at your leasure!
Bimonthly Student Leadership Meetings
Twice a month throughout the summer our 10th-12th grade students meet at different venues to build relationships, learn leadership skills, and plan for the upcoming program year. Days and times are flexible as schedules allow.
Bimonthly Events
Twice a month students get together for various events such as swimming, ultimate frisbee, bonfires, and road rallies. Our summer program guide comes out in May. If you have not received it, call the church office to have one sent to you. And remember, all are welcome.
Mission Trips
Our mission trips provide opportunities for love to show itself in action. Each summer our students serve in local and world missions. Whether we are serving lunch at Haven of Rest in Akron or at an urban mission in Brooklyn, New York, the site of our 2010 Summer Mission, or building schools in Haiti, our aim is to show the world something of the love of Christ.