We truly value children, teens and 'tweens, considering them part of our parish, not just "the future of the church." We take their opinions and questions seriously and love for them to participate in worship as acolytes, singers, and readers, or to join with us in outreach projects and mission trips, according to their individual gifts and interests. We participate in diocesan and regional retreats and youth events.

BeLoved! Youth Gatherings

All youth from grades rising 6th-12th are welcome to attend the BeLoved! Youth Gatherings! This exciting new program is designed to bring together youth with a focus on inclusion, community building, and fun.

Our program is packed with activities including games, music, worship and more. There is something for everyone, and dinner is provided. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where everyone can feel comfortable and celebrated for being themselves and enjoy community. Here are the Fall 2023 dates:

 Sunday, August 20 4-6pm

Sunday, September 17 4-6pm

Sunday, October 15 4-6pm

All at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 3700 Baseline Rd, Boulder, 80302

This is a collaboration of Episcopal Congregations in Boulder (St. John’s, St. Aidan’s, St. Ambrose, St. Mary Magdalene), Longmont (St. Stephen’s), Arvada (Christ the King) and also St. Andrew Presbyterian in Boulder. Use the QR code to register, or talk to the Youth Contact or Clergy at your congregation for more information.

Godly Play

We are richly blessed to have our Godly Play at Saint Ambrose.  Godly Play is the Episcopal Church’s preferred Sunday school program. It is based upon the recognition that children have an innate sense of the presence of God. All they lack is the appropriate language to help them identify and express it so it can be explored and strengthened. The Godly Play approach teaches classical Christian language in a way that enhances the child’s authentic experience of God

The teaching of the scriptures begins through story telling with small props in a circle on the floor. The children then process the lesson with their teacher, by answering “I Wonder…” questions. Afterwards they decide on a project they want to do for the rest of the time. Each classroom is set up in the same manner with all of the materials displayed on easily accessible shelves; it is from these story and art materials that the children decide on their project/work activity. Finally, they are called back to the circle on the floor after clean-up and before dismissal.