Youth
Youth (6th – 12th Grade)
Youth at Montview (aka YAM) is a community of teens, grades 6th – 12th, who come together from around the Denver area, where all are welcomed as beloved children of God. Our programs are designed to be a safe place to form meaningful friendships, explore faith and discipleship, and participate in beloved community. Throughout the year we have time for fellowship, service, faith formation, and spiritual growth.
You are enough. You are loved. You are not alone.
YAM Sunday Morning Information
JAM in the AM | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Cellar
6th & 7th grade youth dig into Bible stories and discover how it is relevant to our everyday lives through games and activities. The adventure starts during the month of September with good snacks and traveling companions.
Confirmation | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | New Confirmation Room
Confirmation is open to all youth 8th grade and above as one way that we honor our baptismal vows. Confirmation is an intentional time that we set aside to explore spirituality and ask the great questions of our traditions and faith. Learn more here.
Participate in Worship
Youth have opportunities to participate and lead worship throughout the year. Youth are welcome to be greeters, read scripture, serve as acolytes, and to join our youth band, Jubilate Singers, or the children’s bell choir.
Jubilate Singers (6th – 12th) Sundays | 12 PM – 12:40 PM
Jubilate Singers is Montview’s youth band. Singers and instrumentalists alike are invited to participate in this unique ensemble, specializing in an eclectic repertoire of singer/songwriter, folk and jazz.
All youth 6th – 12th grades are welcome to participate! If you are interested in joining contact Minister of Music, Adam Waite, with questions or for more information.
Youth Handbells (3rd – 8th) Sunday Mornings | 8:45 AM – 9:25 AM
The handbell choir plays in worship several times throughout the year. No musical experience is necessary to join the handbell choir. Handbells is a perfect opportunity to learn the basics in reading music. Middle school youth participants will also have an opportunity to develop leadership skills in this multi-aged group.
Fellowship and Service
Youth at Montview have opportunities to come together for fellowship, a time to connect with peers and build deeper friendships. We celebrate the great things happening in our lives and support one another through the challenges.
We also come together for times of service, and share the love of God with others through acts of kindness. Opportunities this fall include assembling welcome baskets for individuals experiencing homelessness moving into micro-living communities and thanksgiving baskets for families at Stedman elementary.
Most of our fellowship and service times take place on Sunday afternoons. You can subscribe to our JAM and MOB calendars to see what is ahead!
On Sundays when we meet in the Cellar our schedule is:
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM JAM (6th – 8th)
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM YAM Dinner (ALL Youth)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MOB (9th – 12th)
Upcoming Events
Agape Latte
March 22 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Join us for Agape Latte, Montview Youth’s coffeehouse-style concert and fundraiser! Enjoy performances, great food, and a silent auction with amazing items. All proceeds support youth summer trips. Read more HERE.
Donations Welcome! Contribute an item, service to our silent auction—every gift makes a difference! Donate HERE.
026 Summer Missions
2026 Summer Missions
JAM Ghost Ranch Youth Week – Abiquiu, NM
June 21 – 26, 2026
(Open to all current 6th – 8th Graders)
We’re heading to the deserts of New Mexico – Abiquiu to be exact – to spend a meaningful week at Ghost Ranch. The ranch provides a great setting to enjoy God’s good creation through hikes, swimming, kayaking & paddle boarding, outdoor ropes courses. We’ll connect to God through worship and reflections that will help guide our days. We’ll show God’s love through service projects on the ranch and in the neighboring communities. New this year, we will have an opportunity to meet youth from churches as we gather for youth week. Learn more here.
COST: $450.00 – $550.00* (includes transportation, most meals, and activity fees)
MOB Work Trip – Puerto Rico
July 11 – 19, 2026
(Open to all current 9th – 12th graders)
This summer we’re heading to Puerto Rico for a mission immersion at El Guacio, a PC(USA) camp. Our days will include hands-on service projects like painting, light carpentry, and clearing green spaces around the camp and helping restore buildings that serve the community. We’ll also share meals together (amazing Puerto Rican food!) and have an opportunity to connect with the camp’s local youth conference, where we’ll get to hang out, worship, and do activities with Puerto Rican teens. Learn more here.
COST: $1600.00* (includes transportation, most meals, and activity fees)
JAM In Town Mission Immersion – Denver
August 3 – 7, 2026
(Open to all rising 6th – current 8th graders)
The JAM InTown Mission Immersion is designed to engage middle school youth in meaningful service throughout our local community.
Monday through Thursday, we will volunteer at local agencies throughout the Denver Metro Area in the mornings. This year our focus will be on refugess and immigrant welcome. Through hands on service projects and reflective activities, we will explore how faith calls us to care for all of God’s people. In the afternoons, we have fun through games, activities, and time to chill and build friendships.
On Friday we will do something special to celebrate our week of service through play. Learn more here.
COST: $200.00 – $300.00 (includes transportation, program, and activity fees)
Confirmation
Confirmation is one way that we honor our baptismal promises. Confirmation is an exploration of our relationship with God. It’s an intentional time that we set aside to explore spirituality and the great questions and traditions of our faith. Together, we will seek to discover for ourselves what it means to belong to a Christian community of faith. Learn more here.
To view our Confirmation electives booklet, click here.
Parent Enrichment
Montview offers gatherings for parents to connect with one another and explore the joys and challenges of raising children through a lens of faith. These times together provide encouragement, learning, and community for the sacred journey of parenting.