JPY (youth group)

What is JPY?

If you are a teen, we’d love to see you at JPY.

JPY is short for (St) James Presbyterian Youth. It is our church's youth ministry program.

JPY is about knowing Jesus, loving People, and equipping Yourself.

At JPY we want to:

1. Know Jesus, through studying His Word in the Bible;

2. Love People, by building community and serving those around us; and

3. Equip You to serve Jesus and share Him with everyone.

Youth

Our youth group meets on a Friday night, 7:00pm - 8:30pm during school term. This is for youth in years 6-12. During this time we hang out, play games and study the Bible in age appropriate groups. Our team of leaders are passionate about Jesus and have completed child protection training and clearance checks.

During the year we have many opportunities to spend time together in fun ways like 10-pin bowling, games nights and attending the annual KYCK convention.

Camp

We hold an annual camp for JPY early each year. This is a great time to meet new youth and the leaders and spend a weekend together up at Ridgecrest (on Lake Burrendong). Other camps we connect with are the SURGE Camp, SU Camp and PY Summer Camp.

JPY @ 10am Church

During our 10am worship service, our youth go out during the sermon for a bible study where they can learn from the bible at an age-appropriate level. If any teenagers (especially the older youth) want to remain in the service for the sermon, this is also great.

Why JPY?

The objectives of St James Presbyterian Youth are:

  • Encouraging the commitment and devotion of young people to their Lord through worship and a devotional life.

  • Assisting Christian youth achieve spiritual and intellectual maturity in social and moral decisions through ministry of worship, study, recreation, service, and evangelistic outreach to the community.

  • Providing young people with the opportunity of Christian fellowship within the body of Christ free from any racial or social prejudice.

  • Presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ to youth so that they can accept Him as their Saviour and live for Him in the world.

  • Enabling Christian youth to grow in their understanding of the Lord Jesus Christ through their study of the Scriptures.

  • Helping young people gain an awareness of the love of God and how they may love and serve others in His name.