HighSchool
Activities & Events
St. Paul's high school youth group is an active ministry focusing on student/church connection, Biblical encouragement and instruction, and Christian fellowship.
Get connected with our youth group and learn more:
Youth Coordinator Becky Blake | Assistant Pastor Lawton Thompson
news & events
YOUTH NIGHTS | wednesdays at 5:30pm
St. Paul’s high school youth group is an opportunity each week for students in grades 9-12 to gather on Wednesday evenings in the youth room from 5:30-7:00 around Bible study, games, snacks, and service. Youth group is a place in the midst of a busy week where students can rest in God’s Word and fellowship with one another.
2025 National Youth Gathering
July 18-24, 2024 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Watch for details to follow.
UPDATES & schedule
Instagram ON INSTAGRAM
Catch the latest at StPaulsDesPeresYouth
Highschoolers and parents: keep up with our schedule, youth events and activities on Instagram. At StPaulsDesPeresYouth we post photos, reminders of upcoming events, discussion topics and more.
suNDAY bIBLE STUDY FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
2024-2025 | In our Sunday Bible study just for high school students, teens will dig into relevant issues of mainstream culture and the clear distinction between what the world teaches us and what the Word teaches us. The study is based on the book Christ and Culture, written by psychologist and Christian counselor Dr. Holly Brand.
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LCMS YOUTH GATHERING
A part of something bigger than themselves, St. Paul’s high schoolers who attended the last Gathering in Houston were not only encouraged in their faith walk — they gained a vision for the vastness of Christ’s church. Our teens joined a community of young Lutheran believers, thousands strong, from across the United States.
Visit the LCMS Gathering website to learn more. The next Gathering will be held in New Orleans in the summer of 2025.
High School
Puppeteers
JOIN OUR CREATIVE MINISTRY SERVING CHILDREN
St. Paul's puppeteer troupe is a fun, high-energy and creative ministry for high school students. If you've ever seen a St. Paul's H.I.S. Puppeteers performance, you know that this isn't your average puppet show!
Our practice schedule is teen-friendly with practices on Sunday evenings during certain months of the year. In the past, the troupe has taken the show on the road to area Lutheran churches (usually monthly), sharing a Christ-centered Gospel message.
Contact co-coordinators Envelope Katarina Hinck to learn more.
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"MY BEST SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE"
Video Watch video of Holly Brand's presentation at St. Paul's.
St. Paul's youth ministry was pleased to welcome special guest speaker Dr. Holly Brand in 2021 — a psychologist, professor, author, and Christian speaker— who shared her insight and expertise on balance, wisdom, and Godly discernment in teen's use of social media today. The video is offered for St. Paul's families, with the permission of the speaker.
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"YOU MATTER" TOUR at St. Paul's
microphone Listen to audio of Heather Ruesch's presentation at St. Paul's.
Candid * Real * Current | In 2020, St. Paul's brought nationally-recognized speaker and author, Heather Ruesch, to present her "You Matter" program to families, teens, tweens and the Lutheran community. Ruesch spoke about life issues, sexuality, and creating a culture of Biblical integrity. Listen to the recording for a refresher of the important topics outlined.
