Welcome to CotA Youth

Our Mission

To learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how to live out of the abundant life He gives. We accomplish this together by studying His Word, developing habits of prayer, serving those in need, and loving one another as friends and family.

Take a moment to look over our Google Calendar to see all the events where your student can get plugged in to life at Apostles this Summer!

Summer Activities

Ultimondays

Every other Monday this summer, we’ll gather together as a youth group at Earlewood Park (1113 Recreation Dr. Columbia, SC 29203) for a field day of games including Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball spikeball, hacky-sack, and more. We look forward to seeing you then!

Time: 6-8pm

  • Join us at Earlewood Park (1113 Recreation Dr, Columbia, SC 29203)!

  • Join us at Church of the Apostles (1520 Bull St Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29201)!

  • Join us at Church of the Apostles for IndoorMonday (1520 Bull St Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29201)!

  • Join us at Earlewood Park (1113 Recreation Dr, Columbia, SC 29203)!

  • Join us for IndoorMonday at Church of the Apostles (1520 Bull St Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29201)!

hs Hangouts

Every other Wednesdays this summer, we’ll have a hangout time for our high school students with a brief devotional followed by a time to fellowship together around games and snacks.

Time: 7-9pm

  • Meet at the Perry’s (215 Kalmia Dr. Columbia, SC 29205)

  • Meet at the Walker’s (128 Hampton Trace Ln. Columbia, SC 29209)

  • Meet at the Fawcett’s (4424 Erskine St. Columbia, SC 29206)

  • Meet at the Walker’s (128 Hampton Trace Ln. Columbia, SC 29209)

ms Swim-n-study

This summer, middle schoolers are invited to join us on certain Tuesdays at one of our parishioner’s houses for a pool time followed by a brief Bible study. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Remember to bring a towel, Bible, and sunscreen!

Time: 1-2:30pm

  • Meet at the Millus’ neighborhood (629 Bimini Twist Circle Lexington, SC 29072)

  • Meet at Joanna Jones’ home (118 Wembley St. Columbia, SC 29209) from 6-8:30pm!

  • Meet at the Barr’s home (1725 Graeme Dr. Columbia, SC 29206).

 What We’re Doing

Sunday school

For this year we will…

Location: Middle and High School rooms in the youth wing of Church of the Apostles (1520 Bull St Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29201)

Time: 9:45-10:40am

Youth Group

Every Sunday evenings we begin with dinner at 6 and have a time of games, study, and worship ending at 8pm…

Location: Church of the Apostles (1520 Bull St Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29201)

Time: 6-8pm

SMALL GROUP

We meet in various homes on a biweekly schedule throughout the semester going through a Bible study or book study led by our leaders.

Contact Micah or Abigail if you’re student is interested in joining!

 Cota Youth 2024-25 Release Form:

Important! All students will need to sign and submit prior to participating in all youth activities and events.

Spring Retreat

 

Look Up Lodge

Our Spring retreat will be back at Look Up Lodge in Travelers Rest, SC. We’ll be joining our church friends from Redeemer, Village, St. Paul’s, and Harvest to hear from God’s Word and enjoy one another’s fellowship.

Dates: April 4-6th

Cost: $160 (contact us for info about scholarships)

 

Looking for ways to structure your time with the Lord?

Here are some resources we’d recommend to you!

Learn more about Book of Common Prayer and how to use it!

This is an ancient form of reading the scriptures and provides a simple and robust way to approaching Bible reading.

All Souls Anglican Church walks you through morning family prayer from the BCP in their daily podcast. This 10 minute time of prayer and devotions is a great start for your day.

Micah and Abigail McCoy

Looking to get connected?

If you’d like to be added to our email list for updates and more information on upcoming youth events, please reach out to Micah!

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