Youth Ministries
 
Belong, Believe, Serve: 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
 
 
March 29: South District Event
More details to come.
 
April 5: No Youth Group
We encourage teens to take part in Easter activities at their local church and with their families.
 
April 12: A Sunday School Discussion
A post-Lenten reflection/challenge through Scripture, video, and discussion
(including a Kahoot quiz). At St. Paul’s UMC, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
 
April 19: Service project 
at New Spirit Community Garden (8701 E Old Spanish Trail)
 
April 26: Jumping Cholla Trampoline Park
 
May 3: Annual Pool + Volleyball Party 
at Highland Vista Park
 
May 17 or 24: Astronomy workshop 
(guest speaker), on preparation for the Grand Canyon.
 
 
 

 
 
Summer Trips 2026 – Fun & Mission
 
Middle School (some HS may join as well if space is available in the Van)
a 4-day expedition to the Grand Canyon.
Date: June 10-13
Join us for a 4-day expedition to the Grand Canyon on June 10–13.
Bonus: We will have the opportunity to participate in the Grand Canyon International Star Party, and we have already secured three campsite spots at Mather Campground (South Rim). Space will be limited (12 participants max.), and more trip details will be shared soon.
 
High Schoolers: An international Service-Learning Trip to Honduras.
Date: June 28th – July 5th.
Thank you for supporting our youth and upcoming fundraising events. 
 
 
 
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. 
 
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