Children & Youth 2025
Over the past six months, Maren, Jimmy, and Travis have been engaged in a process of reimagining our approach to youth and family ministry. We are delighted to share that we are ready to test-drive aspects of our new vision over the spring and summer.
Check our calendar of events for the most up-to-date happenings.
We will continue to offer beloved, proven programming (Kids Night Out, Family Worship, Children's' Chapel, Confirmation Classes, seasonal offerings) and we are excited to launch new initiatives designed to support the spiritual health of 5th-12th graders in the St. John's and wider Jackson community.
Seasonal Offerings
O Brave New World: A Workshop for Middle School Students and Families, May 7, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Hansen Hall. The transition from elementary school to middle school is big. Moving from a single class to a rotating class model, navigating interactions with different age groups with individuals at vastly different developmental stages, adjusting to increased autonomy and independence. You and your kids are invited to join Travis, Jimmy, and a team of mental health professionals for a workshop on cultivating self-love, self-trust, and resilience in this time of transition. For rising and present middle schoolers and their families.
New Initiatives
Holy Donut!: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 5th - 8th graders hang after church! We'll spend time talking over donuts — and have a go at making our very own donuts (with a fancy new machine), which we'll deliver to local nonprofits. Join just for the hang, or stay for the donut making and delivery. And when it comes to life, "focus on the wholeness, not the holes" ;)
R.A.D. Night Out: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Pinky G's (Radically inclusive. Awesomely connected. Divinely loved.) High Schoolers join Travis and Maren for a fun time of small group connection. We'll talk about spirituality, and just life in general, over pizza. Bring a couple friends!
Save the Date
R.A.D. CAMP Sessions for 5th - 12th graders | Special Events for fun and deeper connection
Special events designed to foster fun and meaningful connection — and to provide transformative, "rite of passage" type experiences that support student spiritual health and wellness.
- April 13 | CAMPFIRE for the whole family at Astoria Hot Springs
- June 14 | Campout Retreat at Granite Hot Springs
- July TBD | Fishing trip / service project – Wind River Indian Reservation (tentative)
- July TBD | Service Project with Slow Food in the Tetons / The People's Market
- August 1-3 | Campout Retreat at Gros Ventre Campground
- August / September 6 | Old Bill's Fundraising and Race Participation
- September 12-14 | Retreat & Service Project at Teton Valley Ranch Camp
For more details, to volunteer, and to RSVP, email travis@stjohnsjackson.org
Old Favorites
Family Sunday: 2nd Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Celebrate our children and youth as they serve as lectors, acolytes, and ushers.
Kids Night Out: 3rd Thursdays, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Parents, enjoy a free night to yourselves while your kids connect over dinner and fun activities on the St. John's Campus.
