Trinity Youth Programs, Activities & Service
The youth programs at Trinity include a variety of activities for middle and high school students. Explore the options below! Click here to obtain a copy of the 2010-2011 Youth Permission Slip. For more information, contact Charissa Simmons, 503-478-1220.
Church School
Middle School 7th and 8th graders gather on Sundays to discuss and explore their faith and how they live and express that faith. A variety of hands on experiences and projects help bring these sometimes abstract concepts into focus. The middle school also heads up a fundraiser for Heifer International each fall.
High School 9th – 12th graders meet in the Youth Loft. Discussions and projects center on Christian spiritual practices, and the ways we incorporate those into our daily lives.
Youth Group
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:00
The Middle and high school youth group meets every Wednesday for dinner and activities. Join the parish Wednesday Weal Meal at 6:00 ($5 charge for dinner). This year we will be exploring Bible art and creating some of our own.
Coventry Singers
Coventry Singers is Trinity’s youth choir for grades 6 – 12. Led by the outstanding and energetic Mia Hall Savage, the choir sings monthly in the Cathedral and at occasional diocesan events. They meet for rehearsal at 9:00 every Sunday morning in the Loft.
Social Events!
Friendship and fun are part of our spiritual journey, too. Watch the announcements, website, and information boards for upcoming events.
Outreach
Outreach plays an important part in the lives of Trinity youth. Both the middle and high school groups schedule events throughout the year. Mission trips in the summer are offered as well. In recent years, Trinity youth have traveled to Honduras, Mexico, and domestically to serve in the world.
Acolytes
Trinity youth in grades 7 – 12 have the opportunity to serve as acolytes during worship in the Cathedral. Training and ongoing support are provided by Helen Sudbury, our amazing acolyte administrator. This is a wonderful and fulfilling way to participate in the life and liturgy of our church.
Trinity Youth Events for 6th-12th Graders
(WEY refers to Westside Episcopal Youth, a group of Episcopal churches that hold joint youth events)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
WEY potluck after the Neil Young Eucharist at 5:30 pm
Saturday, October 30, 2010
All Saints Pumpkin, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Kempton Hall
Enjoy an all-Pumpkin meal, carve an All Saints Pumpkin lantern, and join an All Saints Candlelight Procession into the Cathedral.
Cost: $7.50 per person/ $21 per household, includes supper and pumpkin lantern
Sundays, November 7, 14, 21, 2010
Christmas Wreath Sales after Sunday services in Kempton Hall - help raise funds for youth activities
Saturday, November 20, 2010
WEY food bank project at Christ Church, Lake Oswego
Followed by a dance at Trinity in Kempton Hall
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Advent Fair
After the 10:00 service, Kempton Hall
Delicious food, Advent resources to take home, Advent wreath-making, crafts, and much, much more. The Advent Fair is for people of all ages, families, individuals, and visitors.
Cost: $7.50 per person/ $21 per household includes brunch and basic supplies, wreath form and candles extra.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Christmas Party
Friday-Saturday, January 14-15, 2011
Overnight at Trinity
Sunday, February 6 and 13, 2011
Make Valentine cards and sell them at coffee hour on the 13th to raise money for outreach
February 18-20, 2011
Teens Encounter Christ
Joint other WEY youth for a retreat weekend at
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Come prepared to work at the annual Sauce Off beginning at 6 pm. This is the main fundraising event of the year for Trinity youth. It’s also a lot of fun!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
WEY at William Temple House
April 8-10, 2011
Bishop’s Ball at Trinity
An urban plunge weekend with youth from all around the Diocese. Participants will be housed at Trinity at night and work at various spots in Portland during the day. Dance on Saturday evening.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Artists Among Us Gala
Submit your original artwork to Trinity’s biggest show of the year. Or volunteer to help with the gala opening on Friday evening. Contact Bracken Darling Bracken for details.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
WEY at Outside In
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Senior recognition at the 10:00 service
Also…
Get connected to other events in the Diocese throught the Youth Ministries website.
Yearly Youth Outreach Projects
Where We Serve