you belong at youth
Welly Youth is more than a program you attend. We want it to be a whole community of people who have got your back.
Whether Wellington Square has been part of your life forever or you've never walked into a church before, there's room for you here.
Come to hang out. Eat pizza. Play something ridiculous. Meet people. Ask questions. Explore faith. Help somebody. Take a leadership role. Or just have somewhere to be with people who are glad you're there.
You can participate at your own pace, bring your closest friend or come knowing nobody, have a strong faith, lots of doubts, or no idea what you think about God.
There's a place for you here.
new here?
You can join Welly Youth whether Wellington Square has been part of your life forever or you've never walked into a church before.
We make space for anyone and everyone, regardless of faith, sexuality, race, questions, neurology, or anything else.
If you're a young person or a parent who wants to learn more, our Youth Director, Adam, would love to connect. You can connect with him and sign up for Welly Youth text by e-mailing Adam. Follow the @welly_youth on Instagram to stay connected too.
Register for Welly Youth or get in touch to say hello, ask a question, and find out what's coming up.
junior welly youth
Sunday mornings are our weekly chance for Grade 7 and 8's to connect in at their pace and experience how church can be a place that’s meant for them.
We hang out, check in about what's happening at school and in life, and explore faith in ways that connect with the things young people are actually experiencing.
Some weeks we might talk about friendship, belonging, justice, God, Jesus, identity or what it means to live a good life. Other weeks a question from the group might take us somewhere completely different.
There is always room to wonder, disagree, laugh, participate at your own pace, and ask the questions you actually have.
Sundays @ 9:55am in the youth room
senior welly youth
First and Third Thursdays | 5:30–8:30 pm
Burly Sub is our Senior Welly Youth Group for teens in grade 8-12. It’s three hours to step away from the pressure of the week and spend some time with people who are glad you're there.
2 Thursday nights a month we eat free pizza (that’s right free!), have hangout and chill time, games, maybe play some board games or multi-player video games, check-ins about life, and conversations about faith. Together we explore where things like relationships, justice, identity, God and Jesus connect with the lives we're actually living.
And youth group isn't only about talking. Throughout the year there are opportunities to serve others, try something new, help lead, take part in special events, and simply have a lot of fun together.
You can talk a lot or a little. Bring your closest friend or come knowing nobody. Have a strong faith, lots of doubts, or no idea what you think about God.
There's a place for you here.
the hub events
Sometimes the youth group gets a lot bigger.
Wellington Square is part of The Hub Community Network, connecting our youth with other young people, churches, leaders, camps and youth ministries across the wider United Church.
Throughout the year that opens the door to special events beyond our regular Sundays and Thursdays.
Video game tournaments. Worship nights. Rubber Chicken. Potluck parties. Retreats. Service projects. Pride events. Road trips. Games. Food. Faith. And more.
Some events are big. Some are small. Some are thoughtful. Some are wonderfully ridiculous.
They're all opportunities to meet new people, reconnect with friends, try something different and discover that you're part of a youth community much bigger than one church.
our vision for the year
Our big dream beginning this year: Part of a Bigger Village
We’re working intentionally this year to give our youth more chances to build a bigger village because we want Welly Youth to be more than a program you attend, we want it to be a whole community of people who have got your back.
Young people are part of the whole Wellington Square community, and throughout the year we look for natural ways for youth to build relationships and participate in the wider life of the church — whether that's through worship, helping with TK Kids, serving our neighbours, taking on leadership, or joining other parts of our community.
We also know that sometimes the best part of being involved in youth ministry is realizing your community is much bigger than one church.
We’re working to see more adults, young adults, kids and others supporting and cheering on our teens. Through our partnerships with The Hub Community Network, United Church camps, our TK Kids ministry, worship, and other youth ministries, Welly Youth have opportunities to connect with young people from other communities through retreats, camps, worship, service projects, special events, road trips and other gatherings throughout the year.
It means there is always another opportunity to connect, explore, serve, lead and discover that you're part of something bigger.
Meet Some of Our Youth Leaders
Youth ministry works because there are people who genuinely enjoy showing up for young people.
Our staff and volunteer leaders help create a place that's welcoming, safe and fun. They're here to learn names, listen, play games, lead conversations, answer questions when they can and be comfortable saying “I don't know” when they can't.
Most importantly, they're another group of people in the Welly village who are glad you're here, and are in your corner.
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adam james
youth director
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aimee belanger
youth leader
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haylee belanger
youth leader
Adam our Youth Director would love to connect and hear from you.
Fill out the form and say hi and Adam will be in touch. You can also sign up for our Youth newsletter and follow Welly Youth on instagram: @welly_youth.