YOUTH MINISTRIES

What is Rooted?

Rooted is the ultimate teen experience at St. Luke’s Gethsemane! Get ready to dive into a world of faith, friendship, and all-out fun. We’re all about getting back to our spiritual roots, standing tall in God’s word, and growing together as a tight-knit crew. It’s not just a youth ministry; it’s a family that supports, uplifts, and has a blast along the way. Join us for an unforgettable journey where we’re all rooted in Christ and growing strong together!

SUNDAY MORNINGS 

10:30AM

Sunday mornings at Rooted Youth are where the action begins!

All 6th-12th graders are invited to the Youth Wing at 10:30 a.m.

We start with a light breakfast to fuel your fun-filled day.

Games, laughter, and friendships come next – we believe faith thrives when you’re having a blast.

Then, we dive into Bible stories that relate to your life’s journey, making them engaging and practical.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP

Dinner starts at 6pm
Youth Group starts at 6:30pm 
 

Get ready for the most important evening of the week! It’s Wednesday Night Fellowship, or as we like to call it, WNF. Imagine a night where our entire church family unites over a free meal at 6pm, and then the magic starts.

As a teenager, you’re in for a treat! Our youth group transforms Wednesday nights into a true fellowship experience at 6:30pm. Picture this: a table where friends gather to hang out, tackle homework together, and engage in heart-to-heart conversations about God’s influence on their lives. It’s a chance to catch up, share life’s adventures, and be a part of something extraordinary. 

YOUTH EVENTS 

Coming to our Rooted Youth events is essential for a few key reasons.

First, it’s your golden ticket to a joyful and safe time with peers, creating bonds that last a lifetime.

Our events are a fun introduction to the larger youth group, helping you get to know one another in an exciting, and engaging environment.

Don’t miss this awesome experience! 

Current Curriculum

Can I ask that? 

 

Teenagers are tired of vague, superficial, or nonexistent answers to their tough questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Just when they’re capable of diving into the deep end of their faith, all too often the church keeps them splashing around in shallow waters. It’s not doubt or hard questions that are toxic to faith. It’s silence.

Our goal during this season is to start conversations about hard questions, as well as to lead students toward discovering their own faith convictions.

  

  • What is the Bible, anyway?
  • Why does the Bible contradict itself?
  • Can I be a Christian and believe in evolution?
  • Does God discriminate against women?
  • Is Jesus really the only way to God?
  • What does the Bible say about being gay?
  • Does God endorse violence?
  • How can I follow a God who would let Christians do such bad things?