Youth Formation

St. James youth engage in outreach programs in Wichita and the Diocese of Kansas. The youth are a vibrant part of the parish family. They are active in the liturgy, serving as acolytes and assistants to the clergy. With their families, the youth also serve as ushers welcoming others to church for services and bearing the gifts of bread and wine for Communion at the offertory.

Here at St. James, we aren’t interested in creating a “youth group.” Instead, we would rather our youth be involved in an authentic, life-giving, and Christ-centered community. We take the time to have fun together, seek to do life together, help our neighbors, and deepen our faith. You can expect games, talks, field trips and fun as we explore our faith together!

Middle School & High School Youth meet at noon at St. Stephen's on Sundays, September through May. One week is study and fellowship, the next is Dungeons and Dragons. A light lunch is provided.

*For Diocesan event information, please google Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Youth Ministry or visit https://edokformation.wordpress.com/

Youth can be confirmed in the Episcopal Church after completing our six-week Youth Confirmation classes happening in the fall during youth group. Our classes are taught by Archdeacon Jeff Roper. To learn more about youth confirmation:

www.episcopalchurch.org/library/video/confirmation-year-episcopal-life

The Choir welcomes all ages. Rehearsals are 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays from September through May in the music room. New members are always welcome. Contact Dakota Bennett, Director of Music at [email protected].

If you’d like more information about our youth ministries, please contact

Chelsea Whipple, Director of Programs at [email protected].