St. Paul Lutheran Church, Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois: Youth

Youth

Youth Ministry at St. Paul is all about building authentic relationships among youth. Everything we do empowers youth to grow deeper in faith, worship, and service.

Contact: Andy Langdon,

House Groups | Feb. 5

Grades 9-12

Youth meet in small groups in homes all over the Quad Cities for Bible study and fellowship.

Confirmation Special Event | Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m.

Grades 7-8

Join confirmation groups from other Lutheran churches around the Quad Cities for an evening of fellowship and learning at Augustana College. College students will be leading small groups as we discuss LOVE.

678 Lock in | Mar. 9, 8 p.m.-7 a.m.

Grades 6-8

A full night of wide-awake fun here at church. bring your favorite snack to share, a sleeping bag, and pillow. Play games, make new friends, and have a lot of fun!

Painting the Youth Room | Mar. 11 & 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Grades 9-12

While the Quad Cities are on spring break, come to the Youth Room to paint murals on the walls.

Kings Harvest Clothing Sorting | Mar. 14, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Grades 9-12

Spend your spring break serving at Kings Harvest. We’ll be helping their free clothing store by spending the afternoon sorting donations.

QC Lock Out | Mar. 30, 8 p.m.

Grades 9-12

Join other Lutheran churches for an all-night bus tour of the cities, including a concert, the Comedy Sportz improv team, and a few hours of fun at Incredible Pizza. Meet at Augustana College’s Pepsico Center at 8 p.m., and plan to get picked up from the same place at 6:30 a.m. Cost is $20.

House Groups | Apr. 1

Grades 9-12

Youth meet in small groups in homes all over the Quad Cities for Bible study and fellowship.

Iowa City Synod Retreat | April 14-15

Grades 9-12

Join other Iowa-Lutherans for an overnight retreat at a hotel, filled with live music, great speakers, and intentional small group time. Cost is $50.

678 Night | Apr. 25

Grades 6-8

Join all 6,7 & 8th graders in an evening of games, fellowship, and fun!

Confirmation Retreat | Apr. 27-28

Gather at Camp Shalom on Friday afternoon. Parents will meet at camp on Saturday night.

Rite of Confirmation | May 5

Eighth-graders affirm their growing faith during Saturday 5:30 worship.

Baccalaureate | May 6

With prayers for God’s blessings, we honor our graduating seniors during 9:20 a.m. worship.

House Groups | May 6

Grades 9-12

Youth meet in small groups in homes all over the Quad Cities for Bible study and fellowship.

End of the year bonfire | May 13, 6-8:30 p.m.

Grades 8-12

Dinner, games, and a farewell to our graduating seniors.

678 Night | May 30

Grades 6-8

Join all 6,7 & 8th graders in an evening of games, fellowship, and fun!

Chicago mission trip | July 8-13

Grades 8-12

Youth will travel to Chicago, Illinois to serve, learn, and cultivate a deeper relationship with God.

Download the Chicago Registration Form »

2012 National Youth Gathering | July 17-23

Teenagers from around the country will gather in New Orleans, for a week of concerts, speakers, and experiences intended to awaken a sense of global community.

Download the 2012 National Youth Gathering registration form