Find young adult communities and events, plus resources for young adult group leaders.

Communities

Abria Young Adults (Minneapolis/St. Paul)

Abria’s Young Adult Network offers a unique way for young professionals to use their professional expertise and personal passion to continue into the next generation Abria’s 40-year legacy of life-affirming assistance to women. See more.

All Saints (Lakeville)

We seek to grow in holiness, build relationships founded on faith, encourage a life of prayer, sacraments, and service, and pursue truth, beauty, and goodness together. See more.

Basilica Young Adults (Minneapolis)

Based at the Basilica of Saint Mary, the BYA community hosts social, spiritual, educational, and service-oriented events for people in their 20s and 30s. In addition to the full group, we have a women’s group and a men’s group. See more.

Cathedral Young Adults (St. Paul)

The Cathedral Young Adults (CYA) organization is comprised of young adults, ages 18-39, single or married, who seek to know, love, and serve our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. CYA works to minister to all young adults in our area, Catholic or non-Catholic, always with our purpose in mind – to advance in authentic Fides (faith), Communio (community), and Missio (mission). The Cathedral Young Adults are a vibrant group with multiple events, activities, and spiritual offerings occurring each week. See more.

Catholic Beer Club (Minneapolis/St. Paul)

No Agendas, Just Community and Relationship. Catholic Beer Club is an event for young Catholics to meet new people and pursue authentic friendships. Catholic Beer Club Chapters have been started in over 20 cities, including Minneapolis/St. Paul. See more.

Catholic Softball Group (Little Canada)

Catholic Softball Group serves Christ through sports, service and social events. CSG is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) made up of 100+ active participants (most of whom are Catholic). Many of us have a passion for sports, faith and fellowship. CSG fields several teams in its own league during the summer and fall seasons ranging in skill from beginner to advanced. Learn more at catholicsoftballgroup.com.

Epiphany Young Adults

This Young Adults Group is for those between the ages of 20-35 years old, who are seeking friendship and fun with other Catholics.  Whether you are single, married, discerning a religious vocation (or are currently in one,) we hope you will join us.

Learn more at epiphanymn.org/young-adults.

Epiphany Frassati Society

Do you want to experience the beauty of the outdoors with fellow Catholics? The Frassati Society is dedicated to Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was commonly known to build fraternal friendships while experiencing the great outdoors.

The Young Adults Ministry has a similar group for non-married people, ages 18-30, to have shared experiences with the outdoors and with each other. Learn more at epiphanymn.org/the-frassati-society.

Frassati Society of Minnesota

Following in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, the Frassati Society of Minnesota fosters Christian camaraderie and encourages men and women to discover Christ and the life of the Church. Verso l’alto! See more.

Holy Family (St. Louis Park)

We are a community encouraging young adults on the path to sainthood through spiritual formation and authentic relationships. If you’re looking to make friends and grow in Christ, this is the group for you. We currently have opportunities on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. See more.

Mary, Mother of the Church (Burnsville)

Young Adult Catholics Hanging out Together (YACHT) meets Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the youth room. This group is for adults ages 18-24 and offers a place for you to enjoy and share your Catholic faith with other young adults. See more.

Northeast Catholic Collective (Northeast Minneapolis)

NECC exists to nurture Catholic life in NE Minneapolis beyond the church walls and outside of the immediate parish structure. We sponsor catechetical, liturgical, cultural, and social events especially tuned to young adults (and those for whom young adulthood is still a fairly recent memory). The Collective holds a three-part Faith & Culture series, thrice yearly (Autumn, Lent, Summer), hosted at various locations in the NE neighborhoods. See more.

Our Lady of Grace (Edina)

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish is a community centered on Jesus Christ present in the celebration of the Eucharist. We are guided by the Holy Spirit and the apostolic teaching authority and traditions of the universal Catholic Church. See more.

Roseville Area Young Adults (Roseville)

Roseville Area Young Adults is a group for young men and women ages 18-35 to build community and grow in faith. The group hosts several events throughout the year like adoration nights, trivia, sports nights, service events, and other events as suggested by leaders and members. See more.

South Metro Young Adults (South Metropolitan Area)

South Metro Young Adults brings young adult Catholics together for fellowship and some fun in the South Metro Area! See more.

St. Hubert Young Adults (Chanhassen)

This group is dedicated to fostering holistic discipleship of those entering adulthood (ages 18-39) and trying to better understand and discern God’s place for them in this world and His call for their life. It serves young adults who are in all different stages (college, post-college, married without kids, young families, divorced, widowed, etc.). It aims to help them develop a stronger personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church and equip them to share Him with others. This is done through fostering small groups (of people with similar age, back ground, and stage of life). See more on the group’s website.

St John Neumann Young Adults (Eagan)

Single or married, kids or no kids, if you’re a young adult (18-39) come join us in deepening our faith, serving our community, and sharing in fellowship. Please see the following website for upcoming events https://www.sjn.org/events/young_adults or email YoungAdultsAtSJN@gmail.com.

St. John the Baptist (Savage)

SJB Young Adults welcome men and women at all stages from college-bound to young parents. The group gathers in Savage, MN at least once a month for events and programs. Check out the Facebook Group for upcoming events or contact Ryian Hilpisch at rhilpisch@stjohns-savage.org.

St. JP II’s Epiphany Young Adult (Coon Rapids)

Under the care of St. John Paul II, Epiphany Young Adult is a place to join other young adults in passionate pursuit of their faith through building community in small group, prayer, and social events. Weekly studies usually take place in the Fall from 7 – 9 p.m. Social events will be posted to the group as they are planned. See more.

St. Lawrence Grad Student/Young Adult Group (Minneapolis)

This group is targeted to those in the 22 – 32 age range. The group meets every other Wednesday evening throughout the year. See more on the group’s website and Facebook group.

Unified (Ham Lake)

We are Unified Christian disciples in our 20s and 30s pursuing relationship with Jesus Christ through scripture, prayer, and community in communion with the Catholic Church guided by the Holy Spirit.

Activities include Bible studies, fellowship events, summer events, guest speakers, as well as many other activities. Open to all adults, married and single. See more.

Urban Catholic (St. Paul)

Urban Catholic assembles the young adults of Nativity of Our Lord, St. Paul together to be strengthened in sacramental grace, practical catechesis, and meaningful fellowship. We seek to grow together in Christ, to forge stronger bonds with the greater parish community, and ultimately be a great leaven among all of God’s people to advance his Kingdom here on earth, starting right here in the heart of urban St. Paul. See more.

Vespers at Lourdes (Minneapolis)

A substantial encounter with the Living God. The evening begins with chanted evening prayer, also know as Vespers. This is an ancient tradition of the Church in which the Psalms of David are recited before the Blessed Sacrament. Presentations explore the inherent tension of living a vibrant, excellent, and full Catholic life as a lay professional, leaving listeners better prepared to face the challenges young Catholics face in today’s world. Following Vespers and some brief time for prayer, the evening continues with a free will offering bar with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The Vespers at Lourdes planning committee kindly requests that all attendees be 21 years of age or older. Expected dress is business casual. See more.

West Metro Young Adults (West Metropolitan Area)

The West Metro Young Adults offers various service, sports nights and Theology on TapTM events for Young Adults between the ages of 19 – 39 and is a cooperative ministry of several West Twin Cities Metro Catholic parishes. See more.

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