Welcome to Youth Ministry!
At Sunnyvale Pres, Youth are an integral part of our congregation.
Our vision for our youth ministry is:
- Youth will know and experience the unconditional love, grace and acceptance of God through our church community.
- Youth will learn about and experience the call to be Christ's faithful disciples who love God and love their neighbors.
- Youth will understand that faith and spiritual growth is a complex journey that involves embracing the tension between beliefs and the inevitable doubts and questions that arise, all while maintaining a commitment to a community of faith.
- Youth will be accompanied on their faith journey by all members of SVPC, regardless of age.
- Youth will feel that God and our church are relevant to their lives and what is happening in the world.
- Youth will have participated in the life of the church in such a way that they can comfortably transition to being adult Christians and members of the church.
All staff and volunteers who work with children and youth must be Safe Church trained. Learn more about Safe Church here.
New This Year: Youth & Parent Groups!
1st & 3rd Sundays
Dinner @ 5 pm, Coleman Room
Breakout Groups @ 5:45–7 pm
Students in grades 6–12 (and parents!) are invited to Youth and Parent Groups, designed to help families grow in faith, build stronger connections, and have fun together. Each evening includes a shared dinner, activities, and time to relax and connect before breaking into small groups.
The 6th–7th graders will have age-appropriate discussions to help them grow and explore their faith. The 8th–12th graders will dive deeper into what it means to follow Jesus, while asking big questions, building community, and preparing for Confirmation. Parents will gather for conversation, encouragement, and spiritual growth.
Dates for Youth & Parents Groups:
All gatherings begin at 5 pm with dinner in Coleman Room, followed by breakout groups (5:45 –7 pm).
2025 Dates
September 7 (kickoff) & 21
October 5 & 19
November 2 & 16
December 7
(December 21 – Youth Group Skating party)
2026 Dates
January 4 & 18
February 1 (Feb. 15 will be church-wide Mardi Gras/Lent party)
March 1 & 15
April 19 (no evening group Easter Sunday, April 5)
May 3 is Confirmation Sunday & Chili Cookoff; no evening Youth or parent groups.
Mission Trips
CARAVAN High School Summer Missions Trip
Register Now: July 26 – August 1, 2026
Youth Ministry has an annual summer missions trip to serve in the wider community. From July 26 to August 1, 2026, we will be engaged in a mission & service-learning pilgrimage throughout the Bay Area. We will be engaged with Bay Area & Watsonville organizations—ministering to unhoused, immigrant, and other vulnerable people in their local communities. Our hope is to continue building connections and partnerships for ongoing ministry in those areas. Organizations include: City Hope San Francisco, Open Door Legal, Planting Justice Oakland, Somos Watsonville & the Center for Farm Worker Families.