Youth
A place for faith, friendship & belonging
We are an intentionally multiethnic & LGBTQ+ affirming place to belong for students to grow closer to God, each other, adult mentors, & the Minneapolis community.
Park Avenue Youth offers a vibrant mix of activities, including Sunday discussions on faith and life, Wednesday gatherings with games, food, and talks about Jesus, a modern youth choir, fun monthly outings, weekend getaways, camps, and service projects to grow and give back.
SUNDAYS
Sundays offer students a chance to connect with peers and mentors, engaging in meaningful discussions on faith and life tailored to their current stage.
First Time Visiting?
Families will gather together in the Sanctuary for the first part of worship.
Most Sundays after the musical worship, youth are invited to connect with the designated youth leader, who will be standing at the back of the center aisle on the main floor of the sanctuary to guide them to the youth room.
The designated leader will engage with your student(s), make them feel welcome, and walk with them to the Youth Center.
Upon ending of the worship service, you may reconnect with your student(s) in the Youth Center located on the parking lot side of the building one floor up - above The Gathering Room.
Questions?
Email Interim Youth Minister Peter Carlson at petercarlson@parkavechurch.org
First Sunday of the month
Youth in Main Worship
Students who experience intergenerational worship are more likely to engage in church after high school graduation.
Last Sunday of the month
Prayer & Chill Sunday
A time to experience different prayer practices, pray for each other, and have fun getting to know each other.
All other Sundays
Lessons & Small Group Discussions
Lessons on life and scripture that have application to our youth in a safe space to process with peers and mentors.
Wednesdays are a midweek opportunity for students to reconnect with their church community, enjoy fun activities, and strengthen connections through Jesus Christ—perfect for inviting friends.
Wednesdays
First Time Visiting?
Reach out to our Interim Youth Minister, Peter Carlson, and let us know if your teen is coming to Youth Group for the first time on a Wednesday! You can also email Peter with any questions!
Serving our city
Each month during the school year, youth participate in a local service project. In the past these have included partnering with organizations such as The Beyond Between, Agate Housing & Services, and Adult & Teen Challenge.
guest speakers
Along with our regular teaching, guest speakers on Wednesday nights allow youth to learn from a variety of voices in our church and community!
dinner!
We know the school week is busy, so volunteers provide meals each week for our youth so they have time to eat together and you don’t have to worry about dinner!