September 24, 2026

Dear St. John’s Youth Families,

Join us this week for Metro Ministries, Breakfast Sunday, and EYC!

St. John's EYC

Sunday, September 27th| Lowry Room

Middle School (6th–8th) 5–6:30 p.m.

High School (9th–12th) 6–7:30 p.m.

EYC is back this Sunday! This year, we are meeting in the Lowry Room, for a more homey youth group feel (including beanbags and floor cushions).

This week, our Middle School group will be learning how to have faith in the midst of hardships. The High Schoolers will be learning a lesson from Acts Chapter 10 on how to accept others more willingly. Join us for games, a lesson, Raffle, and dinner--invite your friends!

Breakfast Sunday

Sunday, September 27th 10:40-11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall

Next Sunday School: Sunday, October 4th 10:30-11:15 a.m.

EYC Metro Ministries Day

Saturday, September 26th 8:30-11:30 a.m.

We're serving at Metropolitan Ministries this Saturday! Our group will be volunteering at their main campus to give back to the community. Only 5 spots left!

EYC Top Golf Day

Sunday, November 1st 3-6 p.m.

Our group is headed to Topgolf St. Pete for an afternoon of fun, food, and friendly competition. Your registration includes sliders, mini hot dogs, and drinks.

Cost: $40 per person

Friends are welcome!

Parents, please let us know if you’re available to help drive.

Click below to sign up!

Feeding Tampa Bay

Saturday, October 17th 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Our group will be helping to sort food in the Feeding Tampa Bay warehouse. Email Ayana at agrady@stjohnstampa.org to reserve your spot!

EYC Dinners & Helpers

Thanks to the O'Kelley family for providing this Sunday's dinner!

Please sign up with the link below to provide a dinner for October-May!

Sharing a meal together is one of the best parts of EYC. Each parent is asked to provide dinner once per semester. Meals should serve 20–25 people, include dessert, and offer a veggie option; nut-free when possible. Drinks and paper products are provided, and you are welcome to team up with another family.

Thanks for your help!

EYC Calendar/Forms

Parents! If you haven't already, please download our Fall Calendar, and fill out our 2026-27 Release Form (both below).

We Want to Cheer You On!

Do you have an upcoming game, performance, or competition—whether it’s sports, dance, academics, or something else? Let us know! We’d love to come out and support you.

Mark Your Calendars

September

• Metropolitan Ministries Service Day| Sat, Sept 26 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Metropolitan Ministries Headquarters
• New Beginnings Retreat (Middle School) | Sept 25–27 | Dayspring

October

• Blessing of the Animals | Sun, Oct 4 | 3 p.m. | Church Courtyard
• Feeding Tampa Bay Service Day | Sat, Oct 17 | 9:00–11:30 a.m. | Causeway Center, 3624 Causeway Blvd
• EYC Sandwich Sunday | Sun, Oct 18 | 5-5:30 p.m. | Parish Hall
• Fall Festival (Former Pumpkin Painting Party) | Sun, Oct 25 | 3–5 p.m. | Parish Hall

A Prayer for Young Persons

God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Show them that your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better than chasing after selfish goals. Help them to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start. Give them strength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive their joy in your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP, pg 829)

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