YOUTH MINISTRY

Grades 6–12

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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.

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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. 

Link to full calendar
Youth Special Events

Upcoming Events

Detailed calendar

Palm Sunday Potluck

Sunday, March 29

After church  (11:15ish)

Trinity Court (or gym, depending on weather)

Everyone is invited to a good old-fashioned potluck following the Palm Sunday service. Bring a dish to share prior to the service and drop it off in the kitchen. Questions? Email Carol.

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Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 2 in Fellowship Hall 

Potluck soup supper @ 6:30 pm

Worship @ 7 pm

This intergenerational service will begin at 6:30 with a potluck soup supper, handwashing, communion, and easy to sing contemporary songs. The livestream will begin at 7 pm.

Worship Online at 7 pm

Celebrate Easter with us!

Easter Sunrise Service

Sunday, April 5  @ 6:30 am

Join us for a moving Sunrise service at Shoreline Park, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Mountain View (meet near the Shoreline Lake Bike Parking area). The service will be outdoors and standing; feel free to bring a folding chair if you wish.

Map to Shoreline Park
Worship Online

Celebrate Easter with us!

Easter Traditional Service

Sunday, April 5 @ 10 am

Our traditional family-friendly Easter service with choir, hymns and organ music. (Child care available: 6 months–2 years.) Plenty of free parking!

Map to Church
Worship Online

Confirmation Sunday

Sunday, June 7

10 am during worship

Save the date and plan to attend worship as we welcome our new confirmands into the congregation. This will be a special community-wide celebration, as we will also honor our grads in church and then come together for lunch, live music and activities for all ages at the all-church Potluck Picnic in the Park! 

Promotion Sunday

Sunday, June 7

10 am during worship

During worship on June 7, the SVPC community will celebrate everyone promoting from 5th grade, 8th grade, high school, and all post-secondary degrees. We'll continue the celebration later at the all-church Potluck Picnic in the Park at 12:30 pm at Las Palmas Park. 

Submit Your Grad's Info by May 17 - form coming soon

Potluck Picnic in the Park

Sunday, June 7 @ 12:30 pm

Las Palmas Park

Mark your calendars now for this all-church event. Everyone is invited! The church will provide the main dish (including a vegetarian option). Please bring a side or dessert to share. Lots of activities for all ages, including cotton candy, games, and live music! This picnic is also an extension of our Promotion Sunday celebration, so join us in celebrating all those marking their education milestones! Volunteers are needed!

Volunteer signup coming soon

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

June 15–19, 2026 • 9 am – noon

Optional aftercare/music camps

Age entering PreK – entering 5th grade

Your kids will explore the bible and discover new ways to care for God's creation and for one another. They have been given the power to feed, heal, forgive, pray, and rest—essential tools to help repair all that has gone wrong in the world. They'll learn more about their mending powers at Operation Restoration VBS! We've partnered with The Music School to give you the option for aftercare, with Lunch/Sing Hour (noon to 1 pm) and a Music Camp (1 to 3 pm).

More info & Registration

Mission Trips

CARAVAN High School Summer Missions Trip

Save the date: July 12 – 18, 2026

Youth Ministry has an annual summer missions trip to serve in the wider community. Recent trips have included helping to rebuild homes and community structures in Paradise, CA after the devastating wildfires; and partnering with organizations in San Francisco that minister to both the unhoused and immigrant populations in the city. Stay tuned for information about our 2026 destination and what type of work we'll be doing. Stay tuned for information about inter-generational mission trips.