YouthSt. Thomas' participates in a combined youth group with other churches. An average of 10-15 youth participate weekly in games, singing and Bible teaching and attend a variety of activities including tubing, swimming, bowling, etc.
The Deanery Youth Unit is made up of teenagers from the churches of Thunder Bay and Nipigon. At meetings, the group discusses any upcoming events and organizes activities like pancake breakfasts that are held at churches in the two communities. Funds raised are directed to attending the Youth Synod at Camp Manitou in August. The group is spirit-led, lighthearted and fun, encouraging open discussion, responsibility, friendship and acceptance.
Camp Gitchigomee is the summer camp of the Thunder Bay Deanery, located about an hour and a half drive from Thunder Bay. It ministers to the children from Thunder Bay and occasionally the north shore of Lake Superior. Children aged seven to sixteen attend age appropriate week-long sessions during July. Many children from other denominations, as well as many with no Church affiliation, regularly attend the camp. All parishes are involved with the camp, but it is of special interest to many at St. Thomas'. Recently, St. Thomas' has been responsible for staffing two of the four weeks of camp, and looks for support and involvement from the incumbent minister.
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