Saint Matt Youth

Here’s what's coming this summer at Youth! ⛱️☀️🕶️

Save the date! 📅 May 29th we’ll be saying “see you later” to our graduating seniors and welcoming incoming 6th graders! 🕶️

Hey Seniors! Looking for scholarships for college? Visit our website and apply for the Foundation Fund Scholarship! 👉 saintmatthew.org/legacy 🎓 Applications must be received by April 19th at 6pm.

Hey, Saint Matt Youth! Just a heads up that we’re hitting pause for a bit! 🌷✨ Our spring break runs from March 27th to April 10th, but mark your calendars because we’re back in action on April 17th, ready to make memories and dive into new adventures together! Enjoy the break, recharge, and we’ll see you soon! 🕶️💫

Loved seeing our Youth at Ash Wednesday service tonight! 🫶🏻✝️

Reminder that Youth is taking a break for the holidays. We'll see you on January 17th!

Merry Christmas from Saint Matt Youth! 🎄 Wishing you joy, love, and the warmth of family this holiday season. Our youth group is taking a break for the holidays. We'll be back and ready to kick off an amazing year on January 17th! 🗓️ Until then, may your days be merry and bright! ✨ 🌈

🎄✨ Unwrap the excitement at the most EPIC Christmas Bash of the year! 🎉🍭 Calling all 6th-12th graders to join us TOMORROW NIGHT at 7:30 for a festive feast, steaming hot cocoa, a cozy Christmas movie, fun games, and fantastic giveaways! 🌟🍿 Get ready to jingle and mingle as we sleigh the night away with laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories! 🎁🔔 Mark your calendars because this is THE party you won't want to miss! 🎅🏼🎉

Two Days Left! - https://mailchi.mp/5bf371bae4bc/this-week-at-youth-8772222

Join us Sunday at 5pm for our annual Rock the Manger Christmas Concert! Celebrate the season with friends and family as we sing along to upbeat holiday favorites. This is not a silent night but a great party to welcome the celebration for Christmas. Bring a friend! Children and families are welcome!

Time is running out to get signed up for Winter Camp!

Don’t miss out on a weekend of zip-lining, street hockey, games, hiking, snow tubing, disc golf, a bouldering wall, and so much more at Sugar Pine Christian Camp! This camp is open to all grades 6-12 students. The price of camp is $450 per student. (We don't want cost to be a barrier to going to camp. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Contact Pastor Jason at [email protected] for more info!) Sign-ups close December 20th.

One Week Left! - https://mailchi.mp/808d710e0a0d/this-week-at-youth-8771758

☕️✨ Some of our girls were in a group of ladies 120 strong at our Women’s Advent Tea this weekend! We love seeing our youth getting involved in all of our church’s activities!🎄✨

No Youth this week! We are so thankful for our students and their families. 🧡🤎 Eat your weight in turkey and mashed potatoes, and we'll see you next week!

See you tonight, Saint Matt Youth! Pizza! Groups! Yay!

Remember to set your clocks back! ⏰

🎃 Halloween Party TONIGHT! 👻 Food, games, giveaways, and a special prize for best costume! No tricks, all treats over here! See you tonight at 7:30! 💀🍬🍭

Registration for Winter Camp is OPEN NOW! February 23-25, 2024. We are going to Sugar Pine for an awesome time of friendship and gathering! Click the link in our bio to sign up now to reserve your spot! Space is limited. Don't delay!

Upcoming Special Events 📣

Come hang with us! 🙌

Come hang with us! 🗓️

This Wednesday, meet at Arbolado Park in Walnut Creek from 6-8 pm! Bring any outdoor games and your friends! We’ll have food, drinks, co****le, nine square, and wiffle ball.

Don't have plans for the rest of the summer? Now you do! Bring your friends and hang with us!

No Youth tonight! We hope you had a safe and wonderful 4th and we’ll see you next week for Myo takeover!

Whether it's Fortnight, Exploding Kittens, or even bingo on your phone, bring your favorite game and console, and come play! We'll have snacks, places to hook up your electronics, and friends to play your game with. See you at 7:30!

Do you have a kiddo going into 6th grade this Fall? They’re officially part of Saint Matt a youth! Incoming 6th graders are invited to Youth starting WEDNESDAY 🥳🥳🥳! 7:30-9pm. We’ll say a farewell to our seniors, and welcome our brand new junior highers! Parents, you’re welcome too! This is an opportunity to meet leaders, see the flow of a Youth night, and bring your questions for Jason and Mandi. Questions beforehand? You can contact Jason at [email protected] or 925-932-1955 x117.

We’re off to for the week! 🥳🏔️🏕️ Please pray for an amazing week of God moments, fun, and a deepening of friendships. 🙏

As we wrap up May and all of our incredible conversations surrounding mental health, it's especially important to recognize our siblings in the LGBTQIA+ community. 73% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and 58% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing symptoms of depression. LGBTQ youth are not inherently prone to su***de risk because of their sexual orientation or gender identity but rather placed at higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society. (The Trevor Project) To our siblings in the LGBTQIA+ community, we see you. This is Christ's church. You are welcome here. You are safe here. You are loved fully and completely here. There is a place for you here.❤️ Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ You can visit elca.org/lgbtq for more LGBTQIA+ resources.

No Youth this Week! - https://mailchi.mp/a3401a65426d/this-week-at-youth-8756566

Happy Birthday, Pastor Jason! 🥳🥳 Thank you for all that you do for Saint Matt Youth!