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 during either of our worship services at 9:00am or 11:00am where we will bless our students, parents, teachers, and grandparents as a new school year begins.

  • Join us for our 1 (one) joint worship service at 10:00am, followed by a fellowship lunch (potluck + grilled goodies), and some service projects that even the littlest hands can help with!

  • Join us for a fun & faith filled evening with friends (old & new) as we join with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for Youth Group from 4:00-7:00pm.

    For more information, contact Kai!

  • This seminar course is for our Discipleship Academy (confirmation) students in grades 7+.

    We’ll be exploring the topic of Prayer between our worship services from 10:00-11:00am.

    For more information about Discipleship Academy you can contact Kai.

  • Everyone, regardless of age, is invited out to our local Lutheran Camp & Conference Center in Fuquay-Varina - Camp Agapé!

    A day of fun, fellowship, and food to celebrate our A+KB Community!

    Sunday, October 4, 2026

    Experience the excitement of camp life at Agapé by joining us for an afternoon and evening of fun, fellowship, and celebration. Whether you attend for an hour or stay for the entire event, you'll have the opportunity to reconnect with camp friends, enjoy favorite camp activities, and celebrate the dedication of our new pool.

    Schedule

    2:00 PM – Pool Games & Camp Fun

    Enjoy an afternoon of camp activities including pool games, canoeing, the zipline, crafts, hikes, singalongs, and more. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the afternoon.

    5:00 PM – Worship & Pool Dedication

    Gather as a camp community for a special worship service and dedication of Agapé’s reconstructed pool, giving thanks for the people, partnerships, and work that made its renewal possible.

    5:30 PM – Picnic Dinner

    Share a delicious camp meal with fellow campers, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters as we celebrate God's work through Camp Agapé.

    6:15 PM – Campfire & S'mores

    End the evening around the campfire with music, stories, laughter, and of course, s'mores!

    We look forward to welcoming you back to camp for this special day of celebration, community, and fun!

    This event will take place rain or shine, though some outdoor activities may be modified or unavailable in the event of severe weather.

    Click HERE to register and follow the registration prompts on the site.

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!