The members of the mission trip returned safely from Kenya, exhausted and incredibly joyful. Thank you so much for your sustaining prayers: it was truly a transformational trip! If you are interested in reading about their experiences, please see their blog HERE.
Youth Group (YG) provides a fun, safe, and loving environment for 6th-12th graders as they explore their relationship with each other, Christ, and the world. Food, games, and conversation highlight most YG meetings, with raucous Adventure Nights happening monthly. Youth Mission Trip occurs annually in the summer, taking high schoolers (grades 9-12) on transformative service trips around the country and the world. Ways to support Youth Group include providing meals, chaperoning or general support of the program and activities.
Parents: If your child is part of the Youth Group, please register him/her by clicking button below and completing form.
Adventure Nights are something that everyone looks forward to! It is usually the first Sunday of the month, and is open to 6th-12th graders. Some Adventure Nights are at the Church, while others are off campus, and sometimes the plan is a complete surprise! Previous adventures have included:
Beach Bonfire
Games night
Movie night
North Beach Treasure Hunt
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Bowling
Ghirardelli Square
Pier 39
House of Air
Superbowl Parties
…and many more!
Middle School Youth Group
MSYG strives to create strong bonds between our middle schoolers, while having an incredibly fun time. MSYG is open to all 7th-9th graders, and typically involves dinner, games, and a great discussion. Past discussion topics have included Life as a Middle School student, food, thanksgiving, the fundamentals of Christianity (and other religions), body image, and our stewardship of the environment.
High School Youth Group
HSYG understands the various stresses that high schoolers face, and seeks to build a fun, loving, and supportive community of high schoolers and adults to help them on their journey. HSYG is open to 9th-12th graders; we eat dinner together, play games, and have Christ-centered discussion about topics that the students choose. Past discussion topics have included relationships, other religions, stress, living as a teen Christian in the Bay Area, music, prayer, and social media.
Mike began volunteering in Youth Ministry
at St. Mary’s in 2009, and has been the Director of Youth Ministries
since 2012.
Mike grew up in the Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated
from Yale with a degree in History, and got his Masters in Education
from UNC Chapel Hill. Previous to this role at St. Mary's he taught
middle and high school history for 20 years. He has attended St. Mary’s
with his wife Margaret since 2008, and they have two daughters, who are
also all active in the life of the parish.
Riley Haggin
Interim Associate Youth Minister
Riley is excited to be joining the staff as the Interim Associate Youth Minister. She began worshipping at St. Mary’s in 2005 and has been volunteering with St. Mary’s Youth Group since 2013. She has also helped chaperone Youth Mission Trips since 2015.
Riley is a Bay Area native. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in History. After beginning her teaching career in Boston, she returned to CA to attend the Stanford Teacher Education Program. In addition to her role at St. Mary’s, Riley is an 8th grade US History teacher in Los Altos.
9:00 a.m. Children and Family service with Children and Youth Choirs followed by Sunday school Child care for infants under 3 years old is available in our nursery.
11:00 a.m. Eucharist with Parish Choir - follows the traditional order of the Episcopal service with a sermon during the service and music offered by our adult choir. Child care for infants under 3 years old is available in our nursery.
Our parish offers a welcoming and warm community of faithful people who pursue a life of common prayer and faith-centered action. Whether you join us online or in-person, you are part of our family. We praise God for the gifts you bring that enrich our lives and help to bless the world. Please feel encouraged to participate in any of our worship services or parish programs that draw you closer to the heart of God and your neighbor.
Support the ministries of St. Mary the Virgin with either a one time donation or a pledge of support for a calendar year. St. Mary’s is a caring community of people with an array of services, programs and social outreach for the community around us. Contributing toward the mission of St. Mary’s touches lives around San Francisco including yours!
Youth Minister
Interim Associate Youth Minister