Youth Ministry
Join in the fun! St. John's Youth Groups provide a safe and adventurous experience for anyone seeking fellowship and a relationship with God in a no-pressure environment! For questions or to get connected, contact our Director of Youth Ministries, Matt Walton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
5th & 6th Grade 
6-8pm Wednesday nights
Every Wednesday we gather down in the youth room. Doors open at 5:50pm. We play a big group game from 6-7 and then split up into two groups for Bible study time from 7-8.
First Communion Classes
First Communion Class is generally recommended for 5th graders and up but we rely on parents’ discretion for when they are ready. The class takes place Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:30am and starts 8 weeks before Maundy Thursday. Students take their first communion during our Maundy Thursday service. One parent is required to attend classes with their youth.
7th & 8th Grade
6-8pm Wednesday nights
Every Wednesday we gather downstairs in the youth room. Doors open at 5:50pm. We play a big group game from 6-7 and then split up into two groups for Bible study time from 7-8.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a two-year program and is recommended for grades 7 and 8. Confirmation takes place on Wednesday nights from 7-8pm, typically the beginning of September through the end of March.
Winter Retreat
The 7th and 8th grade youth attend a winter retreat every year at LVR (Lutheran Valley Retreat). This typically takes place either the last weekend in January or the first weekend in February.
6:30-8:00pm Sundays
Our High School Youth Ministry is an engaging, dynamic, and safe space for young people to explore faith, community, and personal growth. We meet every Sunday from 6:30 to 8:00pm at St. John's, and we welcome all high school students to join us in this exciting journey of fellowship and spiritual exploration.
We encourage open conversations, mutual respect, and a deepening understanding of God's love and teachings. We engage our youth through thought-provoking discussions, interactive Bible studies, and interactive games.
Join us on Sundays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We can't wait to meet you!
Email A.J. Vega This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions.
Meet our Youth Minister, Matt Walton!
Matt grew up in Northern California but also lived in South Orange County, California. He graduated from Concordia University, Irvine, and received his first call to teach 4th grade at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School. He taught 4th, 6th, and 7th grade for six years. He then transitioned into youth ministry for his church where he was Youth Director for four years.
Matt's hobbies include reading, writing media-based Bible studies, singing, basketball, baseball, football, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), and watching lots of movies! He also enjoys creating crazy games that connect to themes in scripture so that the youth can experience something new pretty often. Most of all, he enjoys working through the Word and his faith in a community setting with peers and youth so that each can be raised up in discipleship of Christ! Matt has two great kids, Cassidy and Phoenix.
Questions? More information? Contact Matt Walton, Youth Minister, at 303-733-3777 ext 117 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.