Welcome to GSP Grow
Grace St. Paul’s Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
Mission
At GSP Grow, we plant seeds of faith rooted in love, where every child is welcomed, known, and free to grow. In a Christ-centered community, we nurture Children, Youth, and Families as they explore faith, deepen compassion and connection, and live out care for Earth, Migrant, and Social Justice through love and action.
This program offers groups every Sunday, along with a variety of monthly activities and events for Children, Youth, and the whole Family.
Sundays with GSP Grow
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Kindergarten through 6th grade
When: Sundays during the 10 am worship service | Doors open at 9:30 am
Where: September - May on the McBride Hall Playground; June - August downstairs in the Mary Bethany Room.
About: Sunday School is a time where children can play, worship, and explore their faith in a fun, age-appropriate, and welcoming environment.
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Infants through Pre - K
When: Sundays during the 10 am worship service | Doors open at 9:45 am
Where: Downstairs in the St. Teresa of Avila Room
About: The Nursery is a safe environment where younger children are cared for while their parents participate in the Sunday service.
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7th grade through High School aged children
When: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Where: September - May on the McBride Hall Playground; June - August downstairs in the St. Francis Rm.
About: Youth Group is an engaging space for teens to build community, have fun, and participate in meaningful conversations about life, faith, and the world around them. We value learning from one another and creating a space rooted in openness, respect, and joy. Through discussion, games, activities, and reflection, youth are encouraged to grow in confidence and compassion, gain tools to navigate life, deepen their connection with one another and with God, and simply enjoy being together in community.
Events, Announcements, and Newsletter
June 2026 Events
Vacation Bible School
Date: July 28th - 30th Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Location: 2331 E Adams St, Tucson, AZ 85719
VBS Closing Event: Friday, July 31st, 5- 7 pm
Children and their families are invited to join us for our VBS Closing Celebration and Potluck! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy an evening of fellowship, games, activities, and fun while learning about all that your child experienced during VBS. We look forward to celebrating a wonderful week together with our VBS families!
Emerald Crossing VBS Description
Journey through Ireland in Emerald Crossing, where Psalm 23 comes to life! Kids will explore God as Shepherd, Guide, Comforter, Provider, and King through David’s story, hands-on activities, and apologetics. From Donegal’s green pastures to Dublin’s Viking history, each day reveals how God leads, protects, and provides. Join the adventure!
Lunch Provided
The registration fee for VBS is $20 per participant. Once registration has been completed, payment may be made by cash or check and delivered to the church office or given directly to Amelia Tay. Scholarships are available upon request.
For more information and to register your child, please click the button below.
If you are interested in donating food or supplies for our VBS, please click the button below to sign up.
Volunteer with GSP Grow
As the saying goes, children are the future of our world, and GSP Grow volunteers are in a unique position to help equip children with the tools they need to become compassionate and confident leaders. Our goal as volunteers is to create a loving and judgment-free environment where every child is welcomed, valued, and seen for who they are.
GSP Grow is a space where volunteers are growing, too. We do not require you to be at a certain stage in your faith; in fact, we welcome people from all faith journeys. Just as every child is unique, each volunteer brings their own gifts and perspective to this ministry.
If you feel called to serve, there is a place for you here. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to explore joining the GSP Grow team, please contact the Director of GSP Grow, Amelia Tay, or stop by her office located in the church office.
Meet the Director
Amelia Tay
Amelia is a Tucson native who has a deep love for the land and community that shaped her. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work from Arizona State, where she also serves as a research assistant. In that role, she studies parent-infant attachment and contributes to research that strengthens individual and family well-being.
Her professional experience includes working as a clinician in a dual diagnosis treatment center for adolescents, supporting young people navigating both mental health and substance use challenges. She also served as a child and adolescent group facilitator at Tu Nidito, where she led grief support groups for youth and families.
“These experiences,” Amelia notes, “have deepened my passion for working with children and adolescents and for creating spaces of safety, nurturing, and support for a population that is deeply important to me. The foundation of my life is my faith in Jesus Christ, which guides both my personal and professional calling. I am deeply honored to serve Him and to be a part of a church community that is a light in the Tucson desert.”