Children, Youth & Family
Pre-K-Elementary School (Ages 3 Years-4th Grade)
Kids Time
Sundays during Worship
Third Grade Bible Class
Tuesdays in October – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
3rd Graders and parents are invited to 3 weeks of class where we will dig into and discover the treasure that is God’s word!
Day Camp
July 30, 31 & Aug 1 – 9:30am-12:30pm (consistency of times format)
A great experience for kids who have completed Kindergarten-3rd Grade. Amazing, trained counselors from Camp Onomia lead this wonderful Day Camp! Join us for this 3-day experience full of singing, laughing, learning, worship, Bible stories, crafts, snacks, games, and so much more!! Experience everything camp has to offer but here at Lord of Life. Cost is
Kids Choir
June
Join elementary kids from area ELCA churches as you come together to learn, sing and grow! The choir will gather for two afternoons, then throughout the remainder of the summer sing at our local ELCA churches on Sunday morning.
Vacation Bible School
June 23-26, 2024 – Evening
Middle School (Ages 5th-8th Grade)
Club 56
Wednesday Nights – 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Open to all 5th & 6th grade families you are invited to join us Wednesday evenings throughout the school year. Join us for our Wednesday night programming and then engage in conversation with family and friends. Club 56 is open to all 5th & 6th graders at Lord of Life! This program will consist of four different sessions each lasting four weeks! No cost to attend.
First Communion Class
During Lent – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Every spring we hold our first communion class to introduce fifth graders to the origins and meaning of Holy Communion. The class is three sessions long and concludes with a session on the baking of communion bread and a discussion of how communion takes place both at Lord of Life and at other congregations around the world. No cost to attend.
Youth Group
Last Sunday of the Month – 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Inviting all middle school youth grades 5th-8th to gather throughout the school year for fun events and unique Bible study experiences. You are welcome to gather your friends, and classmates and come join us! No registrations are needed join us when you can. No Cost to attend.
Confirmation
Wednesday Nights – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Our Confirmation program helps fulfill our mission statement by connecting youth to Christ, our community, and each other through a number of events. This program is open to students in 7th-9th grade. Confirmation class meets on Wednesday evenings to study scripture, Luther’s Small Catechism, spend time in prayer, and be in community with others. Students will have the opportunity to also assist in worship and explore various service opportunities. No cost to attend.
serveCAMP
July 28-August 1, 2024 – 9 am-3 pm with optional 7 pm-10 pm and/or overnight at church.
ServeCAMP, a middle school “Mission Trip”, is for students who will be entering 5th-8th grade in the upcoming school year. Kids will be building trust, helping others, growing in faith and having fun with the help of camp counselors from Camp Onomia. Cost is $125
Summer Stretch
Thursdays in June & July plus a Twins Home game – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
For those entering 7th-9th grade in the upcoming school year. This program ties in with Lord of Life’s mission statement extremely well. It is an opportunity for young people to Connect with Christ (short study), to Connect with the Community (doing service work), and to Connect to Each Other (fun summer activities). Cost is $95.
High School (Ages 9th-12th Grade)
Confirmation (9th Grade)
Wednesday Nights – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Our Confirmation program helps fulfill our mission statement by connecting youth to Christ, our community, and each other through a number of events. This program meets on Wednesday evenings to study scripture, spend time in prayer, and be in community with others. Confirmation students are paired one-on-one with faith mentors, complete an Expressions of Faith project and attend retreats in preparation of their Affirmation of Baptism Ceremony in the Spring of their 9th Grade year.
Teens Upstream (High School)
Wednesday Nights – 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Inviting all 9th-12th graders to gather for Teen’s Upstream Students can expect a welcoming atmosphere filled with activities and discussions. Nightly topics will be explored relating to our everyday lives and Faith! No Cost to participate.
Mission and/or Outdoor Adventure Trip
Annually in June or July
Lord of Life hosts an annual trip to a variety of locations throughout the contiguous United States, sometimes in coordination with other local ELCA congregations and Outdoor Ministry Camps. Trips include travel, relationship, faith and leadership building, service projects and/or connecting with creation, and engaging in unique local activities.
ELCA National Youth Gathering
Triennial in July – 2024 in New Orleans, 2027 (TBD)
Thousands of youth and adult leaders from the United States participate in the National Youth Gathering. Participants experience God’s love during events that include Bible study, small groups, servant events, inspirational speakers and musical performances.
Outdoor Ministry Opportunities
Camp Onomia (Elementary, Middle & High School)
Onamia, MN – https://camponomia.org
Luther Crest (Elementary, Middle & High School)
Alexandria, MN – https://luthercrest.org
Voyageur Lutheran Ministries (Elementary, Middle & High School)
Camp Hiawatha – Deer River, MN – https://vlmcamps.org
Camp Vermillion – Cook, MN
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