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 Youth Game Night.
For more information about Youth programs and opportunities, please contact Ellie Kight, associate youth minister.
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.
Youth Midweek
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Fall midweek will run from September 9 to December 16, with no midweek the week of Thanksgiving. Spring midweek will run from January 13 to May 12, with no midweek on 2/10 for Ash Wednesday and 3/10 for Spring Break.
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!
- September 13: Messy Games
- October 4: Amazing Race
- November 8: Bingo
- December 13: Pickleball Tournament
- January 10: Zorb Soccer
- February 14: Super Bowl Party
- March 14: Light Night
- April 11: Water Games
- May 16: End of Year Extravaganza
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 2026-2027 Confirmation Class will begin on August 30.
The deadline to register is August 25.
Register
Spring confirmation date will be announced soon.
Youth Ministry Staff
A graduate of Wheaton College and Nashota House Theological Seminary, the Rev. Lars Skoglund has served in Episcopal ministry since 2016. At St. John the Divine, he will work closely and collaboratively with our family formation team, helping provide leadership for youth ministry while also developing pastoral relationships with children, youth, and their families. Lars and his wife Katie—a Texan and graduate of UT Austin who grew up in The Woodlands—have seven-year-old twins, Jayne and Oskar.
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
Meet the Director: Family Night with Lars Skoglund
Sep 02, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bring the whole family to meet the Rev. Lars Skoglund, our new director of youth ministry. Join us in the Hall Life Center on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm for dinner, games, and good times!
Youth Midweek
Sep 09, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Calling all middle and high school students! Join us for Midweek every Wednesday from 6:30–8:00 pm in Room 236 at St. John the Divine. Enjoy games, great food, meaningful worship, and time to connect with friends old and new. Whether you're new to SJD or have been coming for years, Midweek is a fun place to build friendships, grow in your faith, and be part of our youth community. We'd love to see you there!
Youth Sunday School Begins
Sep 13, 2026 • 10:15am - 11:00am
Join us each Sunday from 10:15–11:00 am for Youth Sunday School! Spend time exploring the Bible, building friendships, and growing in your faith in a welcoming, engaging environment. Middle School meets in Room 238, and High School meets in Room 234.
