Youth Ministries

In 1994, the Vicarage was remodeled so our young people could explore their faith journeys and have activities in their own space. They spent many hours renovating, painting, arranging and asking for donations to furnish it. The Vicarage has become their haven away from home. In 1996, two vans were donated for youth transportation.  In 1999 a third van was donated due to growth. Another van was donated and one was retired in 2004.

Our youth meet in two groups: Middlers (grades 7 through 8) and EYC (grades 9 through 12). Middlers and EYC meet regularly during the school year and summer months.

Over 100 youth participate weekly as acolytes for our worship services, sing in the choir, serve on committees, and attend church school on Sunday mornings. Solid Rock meets every Wednesday evening in the Vicarage for challenging discussions about how the Bible relates to each young person today and explorations of individual faith journeys. Activities throughout the year include game nights, rock climbing, ice skating, hiking, snow skiing, white water rafting, a Polaroid party and weekend retreats.

In every activity, the goal of our youth is to focus on their mission statement: "To love the Lord with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind; and to love your neighbor as yourself."

For more information, contact The Rev. Raleigh Langley, Minister with Youth at Raleighstf@aol.com or 228-1176 or Mary Caroline Rhodes, Assistant Youth Minister at MaryCaroline@stfrancisinthefields.org or 228-1176.