St. John's

Activities for

Youth and Young Adults

Fall Youth Group every Sunday

All events are from 1:30-3:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Beginning September 10, 2006, St. John's Youth Group will meet on Sunday afternoons from 1-3pm.  Each week, the age group will alternate.

• September 10th: Youth Group for grades 5-8
• September 17th: Youth Group for grades 9-12
• September 24th: Youth Group for grades 5-8
• October 1st: Youth Group for grades 9-12 
• No youth group Oct. 8th - Thanksgiving
• October 15th: Youth Group for grades 5-8
• Oct. 22 nd (gr. 9-12) [earlier time: 1-3pm] Meaningful Musical-Movie!
  Join us for popcorn and the screen adaptation of the musical Rent followed by discussion of the movie’s themes. Bring $5 if you would like to order pizza.

• Oct. 29 th (gr. 5-12) Halloween Party!!!!
  Wear a costume and prepare to eat orange cupcakes, carve pumpkins and play Halloween games! Please bring snacks to share!

• Sat. Nov. 4 th (gr. 5-12) 10am Youth Café at St. John’s Bazaar
  Bake muffins the night before to raise money for the church and our Youth Retreat! We’ll be selling cups of Fair Trade coffee & our home-baked muffins to the shoppers.



• Nov. 5 th (gr. 5-9) T.B.A.



• Nov. 10-12 th (gr. 5-12) Youth Retreat to Wildwood Manor Ranch
  Prepare for a weekend of fun and fellowship that includes horseback riding, hands-on animal care, hiking, a bonfire, a hayride, and an exploration of how faith can help us make a difference in our world.
  Location: Wildwood Manor Ranch, Georgetown, ON www.wildwoodranch.com Cost: approx. $100.
  Drivers are needed! Please contact Dana Hibbard at 416-225-6611, (ext. 226) if you are available to drive.

• Nov. 19 th (gr. 5-12) Volunteer at the C.N.I.B. (Cdn. Institute for the Blind)
  1:30pm Meet at St. John’s York Mills Church
  2-4pm Volunteer at the C.N.I.B. http://www.cnib.ca/eng/index.htm 4:15pm Arrive back at the church

• Nov. 26 th (gr. 5-12) 7:00pmTaizé service at Redeemer Anglican Church
  Meet at St. John’s at 6:00pm Travel together downtown for this meditative evening service. Bring $5 for a hot chocolate after the service. More information about Taizé is available at: http://www.theredeemer.ca/pages/taize-roadmap.html

Youth Worship at 3-3:30pm every Sunday in the Children's Chapel  

Beginning on September 10th, Youth Group will be followed by a short Youth Worship Service in the newly renovated Children's Chapel.  This service will be from 3-3:30pm every Sunday. Youth of all ages are welcome every week, and may also participate in planning the services if they like. The services will be led by youth, for youth, and may consist of prayers, music, readings, discussion, meditation, etc.   

Young Adult Group for ages 18-30

Are you between 18-30 years old? Come meet new people, refresh old friendships, and share memories at St. John's York Mills.  This group meets approx. four times per year - mainly during holidays when university students are home visiting.

• August 25th: 8-11pm Friday Night Social
• October 8th: 11:30am-2pm Sunday Brunch  
• December 24th: 9:30pm Christmas Eve Reunion before the 11:00 Service 

For more information about these or other children's and youth programs, contact Dana Hibbard E-mail