Children, Youth & Family
Pre-K-Elementary School (Ages 3 Years-4th Grade)
Kids Time
Held year-round on Sundays during Worship
Club 34
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Inviting all 3rd and 4th graders to join us for Club 34 launching in September. This program has a youth group feel to it. Each time we meet there will be engaging Bible lesson, fun activities, snacks and time to play your favorite games at church.
Middle School (Ages 5th-8th Grade)
NEMN Synod All-Youth Gathering
November 23rd – November 24th
Open to those in Grades 6-12
Cost: $100
This weekend retreat offers youth the chance to grow in faith and build relationships and connections with hundreds of peers from across the NEMN Synod! There will be large group assemblies with a keynote speaker and band. Games and activities include inflatable obstacle courses, basketball, swimming, crafts, and much more!
Club 56
Wednesday Nights – 7 – 8 p.m.
2025-2026 Program begins September 17th.
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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. This year, Club 56 is every other Wednesday from September 17th to April 29th! 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 – 6:15 – 8 p.m.
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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
August 2nd – 6th, 2026 – 9 am-3 pm with optional 7 pm-10 pm and/or overnight at church.
Summer Stretch
– 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
High School (Ages 9th-12th Grade)
Confirmation (9th Grade)
Wednesday Nights – 6:15-8:00 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)
Contact Youth Director Tim Slinger for more information about dates and times.
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.
Summer 2026 Trip To San Diego, California
Dates: July 13th-20th
Open To: Current 9th-12th Graders (Space is Limited)
Service Learning Camps Is New To Lord of Life
This is the first year we will be partnering with Service Learning Camps. Here is some information we have received regarding their site and experience in San Diego.
Service Learning Camps San Diego
Our Service Learning Camps are designed to engage youth and leaders in meaningful service learning experiences based in Ocean Beach and throughout the surrounding beach and urban communities of San Diego.
Each group partners with local organizations rooted in justice, environmental care, and compassion-driven community work while fostering reflection, community building, and personal growth—and a whole lot of SoCal fun.
Groups also enjoy time experiencing the local culture: from playing on the beach and catching waves, to exploring tide pools, local parks, and iconic coastal spots that make San Diego such a vibrant and memorable place to serve and learn—living up to its nickname, “The Finest City in America.”
ELCA National Youth Gathering
Triennial in July – 2027 in Minneapolis
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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