The NextGen Ministry at St. Peters by the Sea seeks to help students and families realize their mutual adoption to the body of Christ as agents in the Kingdom of God.

  • A – Accepting
    Love each student as God’s creation
  • B – Belonging
    Create an atmosphere of Belonging- YOU are important!
  • I – Investing
    Spending time with each student in intentional relationship
  • D – Developing
    Focusing that intentional relationship upon God!
  • E – Empowerment
    Stepping back and watching God’s spirit move

A Message from Cece Machado

NextGen Youth at St. Peter’s is all about connection—connection with God, with community, and with a faith that shapes everyday life. Our program is intentionally structured to give students opportunities to play and worship together, hear God’s Word read and preached, and participate in small group discussions that connect Scripture to their daily lives. Our deepest hope is that every student and family who participates in our youth ministry will know the depth of God’s love for them and feel equipped to go out and share that love with the world. We would love to support your family on your faith journey! 
 
Cece Machado, M.Div. ‘25, Princeton Theological Seminary
NextGen Associate Director

Middle School Youth

The Wave: Grades 6-8

Both middle and high school students gather on Sunday nights for youth group for food, games, and relevant discussions about the Bible, faith, and life. Throughout the year, middle school students enjoy special activities such as Fall trips to the pumpkin patch, holiday parties, local service projects, seasonal retreats, and summer camp.

High School Youth

The Rock: Grades 9-12

In addition to Sunday night youth group, high school students experience the life of faith and build relationships through multiple trip and service project opportunities, including Confirmation, house building in Tijuana, holiday events, seasonal retreats, and summer camp.

Special Activities

Easter Project: High school students have the opportunity to serve on mission to a designated community, engaging in physical, relational, and spiritual work, building connections and growing their cultural awareness.

Summer Camp: We offer sleep-away camp experiences for upper elementary, middle, and high school students, providing students an opportunity to step away from the busyness of urban life to experience God and to grow their relationship with Jesus in beautiful outdoor spaces.

Youth Milestones

Middle School Launch: Middle School Launch is a celebration and an equipping event, recognizing the transition from children’s to youth ministry. Each fifth grader is celebrated for their spiritual and emotional growth as they prepare to join the middle school ministry. Parents are equipped to continue to engage relationally and are empowered to continue having faith conversations with their preteens.

Confirmation: Confirmation is an intentional process of experiencing the life of faith by studying and discussing theology, serving, and building friendships. Teens have the opportunity to express a mature public affirmation of their faith and commit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism. They also get to select a mentor who will walk this journey with them.

High School Launch: High School Launch is a celebration and an equipping event, recognizing the transition from middle to high school. Each eighth grader is invited in to a place of belonging and celebration in high school ministry. Parents are equipped to continue to engage relationally and are empowered to continue having faith conversations with their teenagers.

Senior Blessing: Senior Blessing is a significant milestone for graduating high school seniors and their parents to remember and celebrate their student’s faith journey to this point and to look forward to the significant new season ahead. During worship, the congregation will bless and pray for each senior and their parents, giving the students a Bible and inviting the St. Peters family to consistently hold the graduates in prayer.

Connect with NextGen / Youth

Welcome to NextGen/Children Ministry, where we offer children’s discipleship for littles ones from 3 months-5th grade. We would love to share our latest ministry updates and upcoming events with you!

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