Sundays
- Youth Formation—9:15 a.m. with light breakfast options
- Worship—10:30 a.m.
- Youth Group at 6 p.m. Dinner is provided!
Current and Upcoming Events
Junior High Retreat
Join the diocese from April 17-19 at St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield for a weekend bursting with hands‑on learning, worship, and fun as we dive into the world of being Episcopalian!
Roll up your sleeves at interactive stations where you can try out real worship roles—acolyte, lector, usher—and learn why we move, speak, and serve the way we do in church. Bake communion bread while discovering why we use the bread we do. Explore vestments and uncover the meaning behind all those layers priest’s wear. Come curious and leave with a deeper sense of how our worship tells the story of our faith.
And of course, it wouldn’t be a youth weekend without some big fun. Saturday night we’ll carpool for bowling or laser tag.
Everyone will head home following the Sunday service. Optional lunch at Lamberts Cafe. Youth will be responsible for their own lunch.
Where: St. James Episcopal Church | 2645 E. Southern Hills Blvd., Springfield, MO 65804
Who: Grades 5-8
Cost: $30
There is transportation available from Kansas City. Email youth@diowestmo.org for carpooling options.
Reserve your spot today!
Episcopal Summer Mega Camp 2026
Ready for a week full of fun activities, meaningful connections, and worship? Then sign up for Episcopal Summer Mega Camp; a week-long summer experience for 3rd-12th graders at Camp Wood in Elmdale.
Camp Wood features a variety of activities such as horseback riding, archery, climbing tower, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water slide, mud slide, arts and crafts, and sports. The volunteer Episcopal staff provides solid Christian education, featuring worship, music, small group discussions, and prayer.
When: May 31-June 6, 2026
Where: Camp Wood YMCA | 1101 Camp Wood Rd., Elmdale, KS 66850
Who: Students in grades 3-12 for 2025-26 school year (you must have finished third grade to attend)
Cost: $550 (price increases $50 after May 1.) There is a $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
Registration: online via UltraCamp; priority deadline is May 1. Register by clicking here.
Scholarships: You can apply for scholarships on the registration form.
Cancellation Deadline: Two weeks prior to the start of the camp session for a 100% refund.
Contact Meredith Seaton (youth@diowestmo.org) for more information.
Missionpalooza 2026!
Youth are invited to get together for Missionpalooza from July 21-26 for one of our all-time favorite traditions!
This gathering is all about rolling up our sleeves, putting our faith into motion, and discovering just how much good we can do together. During the week we will spread out across the greater Kansas City area, offering our hands, hearts, and laughter to the places that need us most.
We’ll start each morning bright and early, heading out to our sites to get the day’s assignment. At noon, everything pauses for “family time” — youth‑led devotionals, shared stories, and a chance to breathe and reconnect. Youth step into leadership roles at their worksites, and everyone pitches in on service projects at St. Paul’s throughout the week to help keep our home base shining.
Evenings are the perfect mix of rest and fun. This can range from ice cream runs to the Plaza to board games or participating in fellowship with friends. At 9 p.m., we gather for singing and story‑sharing from each worksite’s adventures. Then on Saturday we will head to our “fun sites” for a well‑earned break.
Sunday wraps everything up with youth who volunteer as guest preachers at St. Paul’s to share their reflections and takeaways from the week.
When: July 21-26
Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church | 11 E. 40 St., Kansas City, MO 64111
Who: Students who have finished grades 8th-12th. All are welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family.
Cost: $125. Payment plans are available.
Registration: Click here to register
Please reach out to Meredith Seaton with any questions or concerns at youth@diowestmo.org.
For more information about Youth Events, check out our LinkTree!
We also have a Youth and College Ministry Facebook Group! You can find us at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral Youth and College Ministry and request to join! This group is open to youth and parents. You can also find us on Instagram—@GHTCyouthandcollegeministry. Questions? Contact Clare.