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Simpson Youth Academy SYA is year-long educational program for high school students to explore issues of faith and social

At the Simpson Youth Academy we believe that young people have power and gifts that are essential for the healing of the world, not just in the distant future, but now. Grounded in the Christian tradition and utilizing resources from the United Methodist Church, we are an ecumenical community of youth and adult mentors who explore deep theological questions and take action, in order to equip youth to live into their vocations as agents of peace and justice in the church and world.

We had a great turnout for the SYA fall retreat at Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center! We focused on the topics of per...
10/13/2026

We had a great turnout for the SYA fall retreat at Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center! We focused on the topics of perfectionism, distorted self-image, social pressures, identity, and the relationship between action and rest. Thank you to pastor Andrea from our partner church West Des Moines United Methodist Church for assisting with worship and our advisory team members for joining us too!

"Now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." 💛

The SYA team led worship with our NEW PARTNER CHURCH - Polk City United Methodist Church - including four current SYA st...
10/05/2026

The SYA team led worship with our NEW PARTNER CHURCH - Polk City United Methodist Church - including four current SYA students from this congregation. Thank you church for nurturing young people!

The SYA crew had a great time co-leading worship with Immanuel United Methodist Church, who have SEVEN(!) young people i...
09/28/2026

The SYA crew had a great time co-leading worship with Immanuel United Methodist Church, who have SEVEN(!) young people involved in the current SYA cohort. Thank you to Immanuel United Methodist Church for supporting young leaders!!

SYA's Food & Faith cohort discussing Sabbath as Resistance! (Walter Bruegemann)
09/25/2026

SYA's Food & Faith cohort discussing Sabbath as Resistance! (Walter Bruegemann)

SYA was thrilled to nominate 2 of our alumni to share at an event for young leaders in rural Iowa, curated by our friend...
09/16/2026

SYA was thrilled to nominate 2 of our alumni to share at an event for young leaders in rural Iowa, curated by our friends at Iowa Farmers Union & Iowa Faith & Climate Network. Congrats Christian & Aden!!

09/14/2026

It's here! To kick off nominations season, check out our new SYA promo video featuring alumni interviews. If you know current 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who care about faith, leadership, & community, please contact me to nominate them for SYA!!

SYA current scholar check-in! Sitting with the Sermon on the Mount: "Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for justice."...
09/10/2026

SYA current scholar check-in! Sitting with the Sermon on the Mount:

"Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for justice." 🕊️

The SYA team co-led worship Sunday with partner congregation Walnut Hills United Methodist Church, with the help of Henr...
09/08/2026

The SYA team co-led worship Sunday with partner congregation Walnut Hills United Methodist Church, with the help of Henry, a current SYA scholar and WHUMC member. Thank you Walnut Hills for your generous support of young leaders!

08/31/2026
SYA was grateful to partner with the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa this summer as they provided Gilead Grant scholarships to...
08/24/2026

SYA was grateful to partner with the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa this summer as they provided Gilead Grant scholarships to support four students participating in SYA activities. Thank you church for supporting these young leaders!

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701 North C Street
Indianola, IA
50125

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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