Youth Ministry
Growing together.
Whoever you are, wherever you're from, you are welcome here.
Join in the fun! St. John's Youth Groups provide a safe and adventurous experience for anyone seeking fellowship and a relationship with God in a no-pressure environment! For questions or to get connected, contact our Director of Youth Ministries, Matt Walton, at youth@sjdenver.org.
Calendars
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Renewal
Youth
LCMS Youth Gathering
July 2025
The LCMS High School Youth Gathering will be this summer in New Orleans from July 19th-23rd and St. John’s is going!
There will be a lot to do to prep us for this transformational event that only happens every 3 years (must be entering high school for the 2025-2026 year through having just graduated in 2024-2025 year). Click the button to below to register; kids MUST be registered by October 20th!
Questions can be directed to Matt Walton - youth@sjdenver.org.
There will be a lot to do to prep us for this transformational event that only happens every 3 years (must be entering high school for the 2025-2026 year through having just graduated in 2024-2025 year). Click the button to below to register; kids MUST be registered by October 20th!
Questions can be directed to Matt Walton - youth@sjdenver.org.
We have a page devoted to resources for parenting babies though teenagers!
Middle School
5th - 8th Grade
5th & 6th Grade
- 6-8pm Wednesday nights.
First Communion Classes
First Communion Class is generally recommended for 5th graders and up but we rely on parents’ discretion for when they are ready. The class takes place Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:30am and starts 8 weeks before Maundy Thursday. Students take their first communion during our Maundy Thursday service. One parent is required to attend classes with their youth.
7th & 8th Grade
- 6-8pm Wednesday nights
Confirmation
Confirmation is a two-year program and is recommended for grades 7 and 8. Confirmation takes place on Wednesday nights from 7-8pm, typically the beginning of September through the end of March.
Winter Retreat
The 7th and 8th grade youth attend a winter retreat every year at LVR (Lutheran Valley Retreat). This typically takes place either the last weekend in January or the first weekend in February.
Email youth@sjdenver.org with any questions.
The 7th and 8th grade youth attend a winter retreat every year at LVR (Lutheran Valley Retreat). This typically takes place either the last weekend in January or the first weekend in February.
Email youth@sjdenver.org with any questions.
Middle School
5th - 8th Grade
5th & 6th Grade
- 6-8pm Wednesday nights.
First Communion Classes
First Communion Class is generally recommended for 5th graders and up but we rely on parents’ discretion for when they are ready. The class takes place Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:30am and starts 8 weeks before Maundy Thursday. Students take their first communion during our Maundy Thursday service. One parent is required to attend classes with their youth.
7th & 8th Grade
- 6-8pm Wednesday nights
Confirmation
Confirmation is a two-year program and is recommended for grades 7 and 8. Confirmation takes place on Wednesday nights from 7-8pm, typically the beginning of September through the end of March.
Winter Retreat
The 7th and 8th grade youth attend a winter retreat every year at LVR (Lutheran Valley Retreat). This typically takes place either the last weekend in January or the first weekend in February.
The 7th and 8th grade youth attend a winter retreat every year at LVR (Lutheran Valley Retreat). This typically takes place either the last weekend in January or the first weekend in February.
High School
9th - 12th Grade
- 6:30-8pm Sundays
We encourage open conversations, mutual respect, and a deepening understanding of God's love and teachings. We engage our youth through thought-provoking discussions, interactive Bible studies, and interactive games.
Join us on Sundays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We can't wait to meet you!
Email youth@sjdenver.org for any questions.
High School
9th - 12th Grade
- 6:30-8pm Sundays
We encourage open conversations, mutual respect, and a deepening understanding of God's love and teachings. We engage our youth through thought-provoking discussions, interactive Bible studies, and interactive games.
Join us on Sundays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We can't wait to meet you!
Email A.J. Vega for any questions.
Meet Matt Walton, Director of Youth Ministries
Matt grew up in California. He graduated from Concordia University, Irvine, and received his first call to teach at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School. He then transitioned into youth ministry and was the Youth Director for four years. He became St. John's Director of Youth Ministries in 2012, and is also currently St. John's School's Middle School Advisor. He enjoys working through the Word and his faith in a community setting with peers and youth so that each can be raised up in discipleship of Christ! Matt has two great kids, Cassidy and Phoenix.
Contact Matt at 303-733-3777 x 117 or youth@sjdenver.org.
Contact Matt at 303-733-3777 x 117 or youth@sjdenver.org.
Meet Matt Walton, Director of Youth Ministries
Matt grew up in California. He graduated from Concordia University, Irvine, and received his first call to teach at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School. He then transitioned into youth ministry and was the Youth Director for four years. He became St. John's Director of Youth Ministries in 2012, and is also currently St. John's School's Middle School Advisor. He enjoys working through the Word and his faith in a community setting with peers and youth so that each can be raised up in discipleship of Christ! Matt has two great kids, Cassidy and Phoenix.
Contact Matt at 303-733-3777 x 117 or youth@sjdenver.org.
Contact Matt at 303-733-3777 x 117 or youth@sjdenver.org.