Annual Youth Kickoff
Annual Youth Kickoff | August 30th, 6 pm | Youth House
All youth and all moms and dads of middle- and high-school youth. Come to our annual Youth Kickoff! This is your chance to learn about Engage groups, classes, Youth Studio Cafe, special events, and more. We're especially excited about introducing the college students who will be Youth Ministry Interns this semester! There will be food, so definitely plan to be there!
2nd annual Youth Ichetucknee River Trip!
Get excited for our 2nd annual Youth Ichetucknee River Trip! We, as a group will carpool from St. Peter's at 7:30am and head over to Ichetucknee Springs and tube down their lazy river! Bring a bagged lunch and we will eat after the river before we jump into the springs! We'll end the trip by going to Jeremiahs Italian Ice for a sweet treat to end the hot summer day! All families are welcome and it is recommended to come as a family to help with the carpool!
Family Mission Trip
Registration Open, Jun 27 – Jul 3 | Black Mountain, NC
All meals are provided and families need to arrive on Saturday, June 27th. We'll stay in bunk housing separated by gender and will be the only group on camp that week. We require background checks on anyone 18 and up and please remember this is intended for parents and grandparents to bring their own children and grandchildren in service together. We will be working in areas affected by Hurricane Helene but will also be seeing the community and meeting our neighbors. There's also built in time for play!
Family Trip 2026! The week of June 27th to July 3rd is intended for grandparents, parents, and their children from Anglican churches across the country to come to Black Mountain, North Carolina. We'll live on site, eat together, worship together, and work together so we can model what a heart of service looks like across all generations. Because of this, a special rate of $200 per person with a cap of $1,000 per family is being offered while space is available. ARDF is subsidizing the cost of this trip along with the Family Leadership Network in order to make this an opportunity for all. Please reach out with your questions. We'd love to have all 80 spots of this incredible opportunity filled as soon as possible.
Hurricane Helene | June 27-July 3
Partner: Adventures in Missions
Base Camp: Black Mountain, NC
Cost: $200 per person
Ages: Parents, Grandparents, and children/grandchildren ages 8 and up serving together.
(ARDF must have 1:5 ratio of skilled leaders to volunteers)
Trip Limit: 80 people
Register Here
*ARDF is subsidizing 50% of this opportunity to allow more families to serve together. Family Leadership Network (FLI, formerly NGLI) will scholarship additional children above a family of four upon request.
Youth Summer Pool Party
We wanted to kickstart the summer with a fun pool party, food, and fellowship. The Wells family will be hosting us this year at their wonderful home. Please pack a change of clothes, a towel, and some sunscreen. There will be pizza and drinks, but we ask that each family bring a side to share. Youth and parents are welcome. This will be an awesome way to welcome our newly promoted friends into our fold! The party will be from 11am-1pm.
Youth Chopped Kitchen
Chopped Kitchen | May 23, 12-3 pm | Parish Hall
Some might know the well known Food Network show Chopped, and this event will be a spinoff of it! Kids will be split into teams with an adult leader and have to compete to make 3 amazing dishes to impress the 3 judges. Be prepared for some intense competition! BRING 2 CANS OF CANNED FOOD *PER PERSON* FOR ADMISSION!
Baccalaureate Sunday
Join us as we recognize and celebrate our graduating high school seniors during our annual Baccalaureate service at 9 am.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with sandwiches and fun, and then break off into groups for discussion.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with pizza and fun, and then break off into groups for discussion.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with Mexican food and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss anxiety.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with sandwiches and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss fasting.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with pizza and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss the three practices.
Dynamos
High school students are welcome and encouraged to join us for a weekend you will never forget! If you are interested in an opportunity to know Christ, grow together in community, and go confidently into the world, then this weekend is for you. We're looking forward to seeing you soon!
If you have never been to Dynamos and you’re in high school, you can participate as a Candidate. The three-day gathering runs from Friday through Sunday at Advent Christian Village. You can prepare by reviewing this list of what to bring, what not to bring, and a few basic rules governing our time together.
If you have been to Dynamos before and you’re still in high school, you can participate as part of the Team. See this page for more information.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with Publix chicken and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss the Lord’s prayer.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with Mexican food and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss giving to the needy and laying up treasures in heaven.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with sandwiches and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss retaliation and loving enemies.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with pizza and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss anger and lust.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with Mexican food and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss salt and light.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with sandwiches and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss the beatitudes.
Sunday Night Youth
We will start the evening with pizza and fun, and then break off into groups to discuss Jesus ‘ Sermon on the Mount.
New Wineskins 2025
New Wineskins Missionary Network exists to advance the Kingdom of God by mobilizing Anglicans for authentic, cross-cultural partnership around the world. Through online resources, partners, networks, prayer, and mission conferences, we facilitate collaboration and inspire mission engagement.
Youth Informational Meeting
Parents and Youth, we want to invite you to a meeting that will happen Sunday, September 7th at 5pm in the Youth House!
We will be discussing what will be happening in the youth ministry world, the plan for the semester, and everything in between! Please come and join the conversation and bring any questions that you may have. Snacks and drinks will be provided!
Parent's Night In
Guest Speaker: Robbie Castleman
Friday September 5th | 5:30pm-8pm
Attention all parents of children and teens! Come for fellowship, dinner, and a parent’s workshop. The children will be busy with a pizza dinner, craft, game time, and more. Our youth are going to have dinner and activities too. Our guest speaker, Robbie Castleman , has a heart for partnering with parents to help equip them to "Daddy, I'd like you to meet my children." That's Robbie Castleman's attitude about bringing your children to church. She believes that Sunday morning isn't a success if she has only managed to keep the kids quiet. Children of all ages are at church for the same reason as their parents: for the privilege of worshiping God. Worship, Castleman writes, is "the most important thing you can ever train your child to do." So with infectious passion, nitty-gritty advice and a touch of humor, she shows you how to help your children (from toddlers to teenagers) enter into worship. Dr. Robbie Castleman is professor Emerita of New Testament & Biblical Studies at John Brown University. She is the author of several books including Story Shaped Worship and Parenting in the Pew. Robbie is returning to Tallahassee to share her in-depth knowledge and love with you all. This will be a treat! There is something for the whole family this evening. So please RSVP for the dinner head count. We are asking for $20 donation per family to help cover the cost if you are able. Please RSVP to Amy Stewart at astewart@stpetersfl.com today! Please share who is coming, the ages of children and youth, and if there are any food allergies.
Robbie Castleman with the youth | 5 Sept | 4:30pm | If you are in high school mark your calendars for Friday September 5th at 4:30! Professor Castleman's time with St. Peter's youth won't just help you engage the story arc of biblical worship, but you'll get better grades if you go to college because of some ideas presented at the seminar!
Camp Araminta 2025
Rising 4th-12th Grade Students
Camp Araminta Wishlist
Camp Araminta July 21-26 2025
Camp Araminta is one very active week with ongoing, exciting programs and activities that keep our kids busy from the crack of dawn until the evening. Camp is open to all rising 4th-12th grade students. We are building Christian Community through fellowship, living the Christian ideal from day to day, and learning to hold each other accountable. We also encourage discipleship by teaching youth how to filter the culture around us and discern what we listen to, say, and do (in music, media, and games). We are a ministry dedicated to supporting our youth as well as our fellow Anglicans.
Isaiah 40:31 reminds us, “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Like birds learning to fly, our faith begins with a leap; we take that step and can feel God’s comfort surround us like the very air we breathe. The name Araminta was chosen because it means lofty in Hebrew. As Christians, not only do we keep our minds focused on things above (Col 3:2), but we strive to pass on the faith to others in a way that they, too, will take that leap and learn to fly into God’s comfort. Araminta from its English roots means prayer or protection, and our prayer is that Camp Araminta is a place “where faith takes flight” for everyone who comes here.
Our Mission
To support the children and youth ministries of the congregations of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese by offering a short-term intense experience of Christian community and discipleship.
Chorister Camp
If you are interested in being a part of the Chorister program next year, please contact Debbie Garven, debgarven@gmail.com. Next year's season begins with a pre-season, half-day chorister boot camp from July 14-18. This puts everyone on the same level with some basic skills of leading in worship and singing as well as integrating new member's into the chorister community by engaging in relationship building activities. We can’t wait for camp!
Ichetucknee River Trip
We, as a group will carpool from St. Peter's at 7:30am and head over to Ichetucknee Springs and tube down their lazy river! Bring a bagged lunch and we will eat after the river before we jump into the springs! We'll end the trip by going to Jeremiahs Italian Ice for a sweet treat to end the hot summer day!
Soul in the City
SIGNUPS OPEN NOW!
Soul in the City is a week-long overnight summer camp where rising 7th - 12th grade students physically and relationally invest in our local community with their time and talents by being the hands and feet of Jesus. During this action-packed week, students live on the Grace Anglican Church campus in a mission-styled setting. They sleep on air mattresses (girls and guys separated in different buildings) and shower in custom-built PVC pipe showers with curtains and safe platforms. It is straight from the hose (and quite cold sometimes).
Just like an overseas mission trip, Soul in the City is on mission to the local community. Students serve during the day at various mission sites, have fun with friends, and gather at the Barn in the evening for worship, teaching, and small group discussion. A typical day of service is about six hours and can range from yard clean up to playing with children. Each day there are many opportunities for fun. There are scheduled events throughout the week that happen on campus and are geared towards students having the best week of camp ever! Campers won’t leave Soul in the City without experiencing fun, and most importantly, spiritual transformation and growth.
Pricing:
January 1st - February 28th: $300 per camper
March 1st - April 30th: $325 per camper
May 1st - May 31st: $350 per camper
May 31st- REGISTRATION CLOSES
Chopped
Like the hit Food Network show Chopped, St. Peter's Youth will be competing against each other in teams for the Golden Spatula. Each team will have an adult team member and they will have to make 3 courses of food for judges with random ingredients. Admission is 2 cans of canned food per person. We need help setting up and tearing down to make this event possible!
Family Bible School
Family Bible School
June 3-5, 5:00–8:00pm
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Why “Family Style”? Discipleship is not an individual event; God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Family Style means families come to worship, pray, play, and fellowship together as a family and with other families. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom and each other. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.
What is Family Bible School? Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!
What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians? Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.
What about my baby or toddlers? Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!
What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!
If I volunteer, can I have dinner? Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!
We prefer to have dinner at home. No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.
Youth Summer Kickoff
If you are a youth or have a youth in rising 6th-12th grade then come out to the Youth House on Saturday, May 31! We will have Pizza, fellowship and a WATERSLIDE! It will be a super fun day to get outside and jump into summer! We want all who plan on attending to bring a side or a desert!
Bunk Bed Build with Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Join us right here in the parking lot at St. Peter's as we partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 15 bunk beds for local children in need. Sleep in Heavenly Peace believes that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs and that all children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Join in this special time of creating beds for deserving children, as well as the opportunity to help deliver and set up. What an amazing opportunity to share God's love! For questions, or more information, please contact Under-Resourced Core Captain, Freddy Branham.
