Youth Ministry
Our youth programs equip students in grades 6 – 12 for a life of faith.
We give our students the opportunity to authentically grow in the Christian faith and mission while nurturing their development and maturity as individuals and in community. We help our students take ownership of their faith and give them the freedom to wrestle with their questions in a safe environment. Involvement opportunities include Sunday School, Midweek, Confirmation, and Sunday Night Live (SNL).
For more information about Youth programs and opportunities, please contact the Rev. Sutton Lowe, Director of Youth Ministry.
Youth Sunday School
Sundays — 10:15 am
All middle and high school students are invited to gather for Sunday school.
Middle School - Room 238
We will go through the Old and New Testament in a curriculum created specifically for our middle schoolers.
High School - Room 234
Volunteers will lead high schoolers in curriculum-based discussion to further their biblical knowledge.
All Youth Retreat
February 6 – 8, 2026
All youth are invited to join us at Camp Allen for a weekend of fun, games, and meaningful programming. This retreat is required for students in Confirmation. For all other students, the cost is $100.
Blueprint Mission, San Antonio TX: June 7-12 - SJD Youth is excited to return to San Antonio this summer and work with Blueprint Ministries in their mission to share Christ's love, hope, and grace with those with substandard housing in San Antonio. This mission is open to youth currently in grade 6 and above. The cost is $550 with a $100 deposit due at registration. Click HERE to register!
Costa Rica Mission: June 20-29 - We will once again partner with the Diocese of Costa Rica for this outreach opportunity. In Costa Rica, we will have the opportunity to serve Episcopal churches and their children and youth. As we serve, we will reflect on God's call to serve our neighbors, both near and far. This mission is open to youth currently in grade 9 and above. The cost is $2,200 with a $500 deposit due at registration.
The Costa Rica mission requires an application to be filled out before registering. Please click HERE to find the application and turn it into ekight@sjd.org. We will give you steps for registration once your application is approved!
Youth Midweek
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
2025 Fall midweek will begin on September 3 and end on December 17. 2026 Spring midweek will begin on January 14 and end on May 13.
Join us for Midweek! Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, SJD Youth will share a meal, play games, and worship together. All 6th - 12th graders are welcome! We will meet downstairs for dinner before going upstairs to the Youth Room.
Youth Game Night
2nd Sundays, 6:30pm
Join us for Youth Game Night on the second Sunday of each month! We will gather at 6:30pm for dinner and fun games. All 6th-12th graders are welcome!
Youth Confirmation
Fall—Spring
Confirmation is a time milestone in a young person’s faith. Here in the Episcopal Church we practice infant baptism and allow students to renew their baptismal vows when they get older. This is done during Confirmation. At St. John the Divine, students typically go through Confirmation class as 8th graders. It is a year-long course during the Sunday School hour, led by both youth staff and adult volunteers. The class begins at the start of the school year and runs through the following May.
The 2025-2026 Confirmation Class will begin on September 7.
Youth Ministry Staff
The Rev. Sutton Lowe started his time at St. John the Divine as a Summer Seminarian in 2022. He returned to join the staff full-time in 2023. Sutton serves as both Curate and Director of Youth Ministry. He attended seminary at Duke Divinity School in North Carolina and holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University. He and his wife, Marleigh, have one daughter.
Wes is a candidate to graduate from the University of Houston in 2026. Prior to joining SJD, Wes worked at Blueprint Ministries leading teams of youth volunteers on construction projects including an SJD group in San Antonio this past summer.
Get Involved
Youth Midweek
Jan 21, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for Midweek! Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, SJD Youth will share a meal, play games, and worship together. All 6th - 12th graders are welcome! We will meet downstairs for dinner before going upstairs to the Youth Room.
All Youth Retreat
Feb 06, 2026 • 5:00pm
All youth are invited to join us at Camp Allen for a weekend of fun, games, and meaningful programming. This retreat is required for students in Confirmation. For all other students, the cost is $100.
Scout Sunday
Feb 15, 2026 • 11:15am - 12:15pm
Join us at the 11:15 am service in the Church as we honor our Scouting programs and recognize current and past scouts.
