Youth Ministries
 
Belong, Believe, Serve: Youth Ministry
We are excited to welcome all students back to our youth ministry!
We can’t wait to reconnect, 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
 
 
May 25: End-of-year Cooking Party at Desert Skies
To celebrate the end of the school year, we will gather for a fun evening of cooking,
sharing food, playing optional games, and enjoying time together
 
May 30–June 1: Camping 101 (Tent) at Mt. Lemmon – Rose Canyon
Friday Night (May 30–31): Open to adults, for a relaxed, mostly self-guided evening in nature. 
Luis will be camping both nights and available for support. 
 
Saturday Night (May 31–June 1): Mainly for youth and leaders/volunteers,
with group activities and a more reflective focus. 
Registration form and details here. 
We are considering adding a bouldering/rock-climbing time 
before heading out to Mt Lemmon. 
 
June 20: Family Game Night at St. Paul’s
Our Youth Ministry will join St Paul’s Family Ministries for a fun Family Game Night
on Friday, June 20th, from 5–9 PM. The invitation is extended to all families;
all are welcome to come, enjoy board games,
gym games (volleyball and basketball), snacks, and time together!
 
 
 
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:
 
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,
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