Children and Youth
Children, Youth, and Families
Children of all ages are ALWAYS welcomed and encouraged to attend services! We want children and families to be able to worship at St. Paul's in ways that are safe and comfortable for them. The PRAYGROUND is set up in the back of the sanctuary and is available for use during the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday mornings. You'll find comfortable chairs and a bright cheery floor covering as well books, activities, and crafts to help with the wiggles. There is a changing station and child-sized bathroom located just down the hall from the sanctuary in St. Margaret's Room (Room 109). A quiet space for nursing/feeding/rocking is also available there. There are speakers in these rooms so that you may listen to the service.
Happening Now!
Chili Cook-Off 2025
Feb 23rd
For all ages!
Support the Children and Youth ministries of St. Paul's! All competitors are responsible for bringing and serving their own prepared chili along with any toppings necessary. Drinks, brownies and all serving supplies will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the chili with the most votes in these categories: Spiciest, Most Unique, Best All-Around and, a new one, Chili Alternative. (If chili just isn't your thing, bring a pot of your favorite soup, chowder, gumbo, etc.!)
Email Amy Goerger to enter!
*Suggested donation of $20 to enter the competition.
Don't want to compete? Just come to eat! Entrance to the event to eat and vote for your favorite recipes is $10/person or $20/family. Entrance fee covers tastes of all chilis/alternatives entered in the competition and your voting ballot.
Volunteers needed: In order to make this event fun and successful we need your help! Please email Amy Goerger if you are available to help with set-up, serving, ballot casting and counting, or clean-up.
Hope & Fire
Feb 28th
For Youth Grades 6-12
We’re thrilled to invite youth from across the diocese to Hope & Fire, a weekend of faith, service, and community at St. Mary’s, Eugene from Friday, February 28 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, March 2 at 12 p.m.
This year, we’re adding an extra night to make the experience even more meaningful!
Weekend Highlights:
- Friday Evening: Dinner together at 6:00 p.m. (late arrivals welcome—just let us know!)
- Saturday Morning: Service project—preparing meals for local feeding sites.
- Saturday Afternoon: Fun and fellowship (and showers!) at the local YMCA.
- Sunday Morning: Breakfast, worship at St. Mary’s 9:30 a.m. service, followed by youth activities, brunch, and a send-off.
We hope this will be an unforgettable opportunity for youth to deepen their faith, build friendships, and make an impact in the local community.
A follow-up email will include permission forms and event details
Reedsport Mission Trip
March 26th - 29th
For Youth Grades 6-12
We are so excited to be heading down to Reedsport on the beautiful Oregon Coast this Spring Break to do disc golf park maintenance and trail work and some yard work for shut in residents in the city.
If you have questions about individual participation, please reach out to vik@salemwestpres.org or your church's youth leader/pastor.
Please fill out the application form by February 28th if you plan to attend the trip.
Please select Youth Mission Trip.
Little Wonders
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
Families with young children explore God's love for us and the world through story and song! Infants through preschoolers along with their grown-ups gather in on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in Room 110 at 10:00am. Families join the service during the Peace for Communion.
Godly Play
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
Godly Play is a way for children to experience faith stories in a Montessori style setting and wonder together about God's love. Children grades K-5 gather in Room 114 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 10:00am. They will join their families in the service at the Peace.
Salem Youth Collective
St. Paul's is proud to be a part of the Salem Youth Collective.
SPY (St. Paul's Youth)
SPY is a safe space and a welcoming community of faith for middle and highschool youth.