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The ideal model for Christian living combines opportunities to breathe in the spirit through worship, classes and pilgrimage and breathe the spirit back out into the world in mission and service. At the Church of the Good Shepherd we are committed to offering rich educational and worship experiences for youth and challenging our teens to exhale their energy and passion back out into a world in need.
Our Youth Program is under the guidance of Rev. Wil Keith, Assistant Rector for Youth and Family Ministries, and Youth Director Elizabeth Farr. However, we are all responsible for the formation of our congregation's younger members. If you would like to give input or participate in any way, please contact Fr. Wil or Elizabeth at the church by submitting the form below. Watch the Staff and this website for further updates and more detailed plans.
Worship
Youth are welcome and encouraged to participate in worship as acolytes, lectors, children’s worship leaders, choir members and chalice bearers.
Education
Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 in the youth building. The High School program meets upstairs; Middle School meets downstairs. Four adult leaders accompany the youth throughout the year as mentors and companions on the faith journey. Additional adult leaders teach units throughout the year. Different units are designed to help the youth explore their own faith and practices and how to live out their beliefs in the world.
Confirmation classes take place every other year for 10th Graders and older, culminating in a pilgrimage opportunity.
Service
Mission is an important facet of Christian formation, and youth at Good Shepherd have many opportunities throughout the year to serve our church, the local Chattanooga community and the bigger world beyond. Activities include teaching at the annual Vacation Bible School, accompanying children from Appalachia on trips (around Chattanooga, to Washington, DC, etc.), shopping for and wrapping gifts for the Sharing with Families Christmas program, helping out at the Community Kitchen, coordinating recycling efforts, participating in the Grateful Gobbler walk/run to benefit the homeless, visiting St. Barnabas nursing home and much, much more.
Inquiry Form
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