We believe a rich faith life starts with formation, so we strive to come alongside our young people and meet them where they are, affirming them as young people who are capable of great things.
Middle and High School Camp Registration is Open!
Don’t leave your kid home alone this summer… Send them to Camp DaySpring—where joy, belonging, and adventure come standard!
Whether they’re canoeing across the water, flying through the ropes course, creating masterpieces in art, or singing their hearts out around the campfire, your camper will be surrounded by amazing counselors who care deeply about building a community where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Session 2: June 15-20, $420 High School Camp (Grades 9-12)
Session 3: June 22-27, $420 Middle School Camp (Grades 6-8) *Getting close to waiting list!*
Session 5: July 13-18, $420 Middle School Discovery Camp (Grades 6-8)
Session 6: July 20-25, $420 High School Discovery Camp (Grades 9-12)
June + July Gatherings
SPice Cream
Sunday, June 1 at 12:00 pm and Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 pm
SPice Cream returns this summer! On June 1, we’ll walk over to Hyppo Pops and Mayday Ice Cream. On June 18 we will check out Wildflower Ice Cream, a new locally owned shop that has a variety of dairy and non-dairy soft-serve flavors. For the July dates and locations, visit spcathedral.org/ice-cream.
Pride Family Day
Saturday, June 7 from 10 am-2 pm
The Cathedral will have a booth at Straub Park and fun tie-dye swag to hand out. Join us to let others looking for a church home know that the Cathedral is a safe and welcoming space. There are opportunities to help with set up, clean up, and slots available during the day to welcome folks. We always need artists to do face and glitter paint!
St. Pete Pier Scavenger Hunt
Monday, June 16 from 5:30-7:00 pm
Come out for a fun night on the pier, looking for clues that lead to a Golden Egg with a prize! Pick up and drop off at the Kapok tree at the Fine Arts Museum. Bring $10 for pizza and ice cream. Friends are invited, too!
Thursday and Friday, June 26-27 from 5:30-8:00 pm
Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Sunday, June 29 at 10:15 am
Youth Volunteers are Needed!
Join us as we explore stories about food in the Bible! From Esau’s stew, manna in the wilderness, to the feeding of the 5,000, and Jesus’ last supper with the disciples, we’ll see how God cares for us. There will be lots of fun with music, art, science, and movement, too!
Contact Rev. Hillary Peete to volunteer.
SPice Cream @ 6:30 pm
Tuesday, July 1: Plant Love Ice Cream offers over 50 homemade, dairy-free, rotating flavors.
Thursday, July 17: Small Batch Creamery, an artisan ice cream scoop shop with pop-up flavors! Every batch made from scratch.
Monday, July 28: Bright Ice Scoop Shop, strives for bold, intense flavors using natural ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Visit spcathedral.org/ice-cream for more information.
Christmas in July!
Sunday, July 13 from 12:00-2:00 pm
Hosted by the Albert family, we'll play fun Christmas-themed games, decorate cookies, and have a hot chocolate bar! Please RSVP to help us plan. Pizza lunch provided. Friends are invited, too! *Carpooling after church is available!
Questions about youth and family ministry? Contact Rev. Hillary Peete, Director of Christian Formation (hpeete@spcathedral.com).