Youth Ministry

Real Faith. Real Friends. Real Life.

Youth Ministry at St. Philip

(6th – 12th Grade)

Middle and High School can be messy — and we join in the mess with laughs, authentic community, and creativity.

Get ready for transformational trips and retreats, engaging youth group nights, service opportunities, and God’s work in your life! Come join us in a place where you can be yourself and know that you belong.

Connect with our Youth Group

Connected to a faith community St. Philip youth can call home, our goal is to build up spiritually grounded confident leaders and servants of God.

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Upcoming Events

(Next 6 Weeks)

  • Join us from 4-7pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Raleigh as we partner for youth activities.

    Please note that if you want to leave early so you are home in time for the Super Bowl Kickoff you are more than welcome to join for a short amount of time!

    Youth can expect some fun games and activities, faith conversations, and to be fed during this time.

    We will meet in the St. Philip parking lot at about 3:30pm to ride over to Good Shepherd together, and will return to the St. Philip parking lot around 7:15pm.

    Please contact Kai for more information.

  • Join us as we explore the mysteries and importance of the sacrament of Holy Communion!

    For more information please visit our Discipleship Academy Website.

  • Youth in grades 6-12 can register for this weekend retreat, where we gather with other Lutheran Youth Groups from all over the state at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro, NC.

    For more information and to register, you can follow this link <

    Registration Deadline is Jan. 25

  • For more information about our summer mission trip opportunity (grades 6-12) please contact Kai Thurow.

  • Join us from 4-7pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Raleigh as we partner for youth activities.

    Youth can expect some fun games and activities, faith conversations, and to be fed during this time.

    We will meet in the St. Philip parking lot at about 3:30pm to ride over to Good Shepherd together, and will return to the St. Philip parking lot around 7:15pm.

    Please contact Kai for more information.

  • Join us as we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday worship at both 9am & 11am.

  • Join us from 12:45-1:45pm in the church library as we dive into the sacrament of Holy Baptism!

    For more information please visit our Discipleship Academy Website.

Request a full calendar of events

Events, Retreats, & Trips

Each year our youth have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events, an overnight retreat in the fall and in the spring, and a week-long mission trip during the summer.

Youth Group Gatherings

Once a month on Sunday evenings (6–7:30 pm), our youth gather for fun, friendship, and a short devotion. For a schedule, contact Kai using the form below.

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Discipleship Academy

Also known as Confirmation, Discipleship Academy seeks to provide opportunities for students to be able to claim ownership of their faith and to make their faith journey their own. We acknowledge that each student and personal faith journey is unique and we hope to give students the desire and tools to continue learning and growing as disciples in the world.

Discipleship Academy Website

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Worship

Our middle and high school youth are involved in every aspect of our worship services. They serve in volunteer roles, help lead the service, or participate in the pews or at home virtually.

Get Connected

Got questions? Want to learn more or get connected with Kai, our Outreach and Youth Ministries Coordinator? Fill out the form below!