Young people are the center of life at St. Patrick’s. Youth programs, typically for children ages 12 – 18, involve music and activities focused on building relationships with self, others, and God. Check out the groups below, and send us a message to let us know which you’d like to join.
All of our enthusiastic musicians share anthems and other music with our community regularly, adding variety and expression to our worship.
St. Patrick’s joins with other area Episcopal Churches to organize monthly social, service, and formation events for youth in grades 5-12. Our PRAY Coordinator is Yaa Addison. Please sign up to receive our weekly e-newsletter for information about upcoming events, or contact Yaa to learn how to join or become involved.
The Classy is a Sunday evening program for youth in grade 7-8. It begins at 5:45 with a music rehearsal, St. Patrick’s Peal (Bell Choir) with Dr. Adele Lynch. From 6:30-7:30, youth share a meal and discuss issues of faith with members of the clergy, seminarians, and other youth leaders.
This year, the Classy will also be part of the preparation for Confirmation. Youth are encouraged to bring their friends who are interested in exploring faith.
Please contact the Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard or contact Dr. Adele Lynch for more information.
There are great opportunities in music for youth in Grades 7 – 8 in conjunction with “The Classy,” a Christian Formation session for this age group. As one of the the St. Patrick’s Peal handbell groups, these young people learn to work together in ringing our beautiful Schulmerich handbells.
Rehearsals are by session, September – May, Sundays 5:45pm – 6:30pm. Please contact Dr. Adele Lynch for more information.
Our music offering for High School age young people, this great group adds “new light” to our Cantoris Choir periodically as they join for special anthems and events. It also gives our time-crunched older teens an opportunity to continue their singing at St. Patrick’s even in the midst of AP courses, sports marathons and college/job preparation.
Rehearsals are periodic Sundays with the Cantoris Choir, September – May. Please contact Dr. Adele Lynch for more information.
Two beautiful Timpani, and a new Gretsch Drum Set are parts of the collection of terrific instruments here at St. Patrick’s. Young people from 5th – 12th grade are invited to join in the fun. Just schedule a Sunday and commit to a weekday rehearsal beforehand.
We invite you to put those music lessons to work! Share your talents with our parish and offer instrumental music during worship services. Contact Dr. Adele Lynch to let her know when you have something all polished up and ready to play!
