ALL YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS DESIRE

Preparation for first Holy Communion begins in 5th grade or at about age 10 (or older).  Students and parents meet with Ms. Leigh and Pastor Debi.  Students receive their first Holy Communion on the Thursday evening of Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter).

Students entering grades 7 & 8 (or older) meet weekly on Sundays after worship to learn about what Christians believe, the history of Lutheranism, and how we are all called to live as Jesus' disciples. Classwork, service opportunities and retreats happen throughout the school year. The program is completed after 3 years of participation.

  Dino Gang is a social group for 5th – 8th grade students. The Dino Gang program encourages youth to grow in faith through community building, talking about experiences, teachings, service, games, activities, and more. It is our goal  to help youth

 start to find their place within their community, & meet friends and mentors that help them continue to grow in faith.  We meet the first Sunday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the Youth Center.  

  Y.A.M. is the Lord of Life social group for 9th graders through college age youth. Y.A.M program encourages our young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. Our time together includes Faith, Friends, Fellowship, Food, Service, and Fun! Our gatherings include various topics, guests, discussions, projects, and other adventures.  We meet the third      Saturday of each month from  7:00 - 10:00 PM at the Youth Center.