Youth Ministries
Belong, Believe, Serve: Youth Ministry
We are excited to welcome all students to our youth ministry!
We are excited to welcome all students to our youth ministry!
We can’t wait to connect, make new friends, and build a supportive community
where everyone feels they truly belong.
Sundays from 4:00-5:30 pm at St. Paul’s UMC.
Who: 6th-12th grade welcome.
Upcoming Events
August 10 – Game Night Showdown
We will play fun, fast games indoors that help us laugh, move, and work as a team.
Everyone can join in and enjoy friendly competition.
Location: St. Paul’s UMC – Life Center | 4:00–5:30 PM.
August 17 – Visit to Fellowship Square
We will visit our “adopted grandparent” to share stories, smiles, and friendship.
This is a special time to care for others and feel connected.
We will meet at St. Paul’s UMC and walk towards the Assisted Living building. 4:00–5:30 PM
August 24 – South District Splash Bash
Enjoy a fun pool party with other youth from across Tucson.
There will be games, snacks, and lots of time to swim and have fun.
Location: St. James UMC – 3255 N Campbell Ave | 4:00–6:00 PM.
August 31 – Sunday School: Echo the Story
We will begin our first session using the Echo the Story curriculum. It includes a short Bible story, creative discussion, and a chance to grow in faith together.
Location: Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N Craycroft Rd | 4:00–5:30 PM
Sunday School Curriculum
The curriculum we got is called Echo 36: The Story. The sessions will be taught in Sunday School and once a month during the youth group gatherings for better discussions. Also, at Desert Skies, it is being discussed (Pastor Brooke, Fred, Connie, and other leaders) that we have Sunday School twice a month, either during worship or at a different time. At St. Paul’s, we will have Sunday School during the 9:30 service.
Parents, encourage your teenagers to join us for Sunday School! We have great material, and each student will have their sketch journal. At Christ Church, we are still looking for volunteers, but Luis is planning to lead Sunday School there once a month.
Would you like to participate in Sunday School classes as a parent, guardian, or grandparent? Perspective and expertise are critical. You are needed—our youth need your wisdom and teaching skills! The commitment is just once every six weeks.
Contact Information/Questions
If you’d like to receive short text notifications and reminders about youth events in addition to emails, please register for our class on Remind by clicking this link:
If you’d like to receive short text notifications and reminders about youth events in addition to emails, please register for our class on Remind by clicking this link:
We always encourage parents and grandparents to
invite their teenagers to attend these events
and be part of the Shared Youth Ministry—
a space where students can belong, believe, and serve.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me, Luis Ortiz,
If you have any questions feel free to contact me, Luis Ortiz,
at youthdirector@tucsonumcyouth.com or (815) 202-2000
Are you ready to reconnect?
If you have any questions feel free to contact me, Luis Ortiz,
at youthdirector@tucsonumcyouth.com or (815) 202-2000
