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2022 Synod Journey & ELCA National Youth Gathering
Registration is NOW OPEN for our high school summer trip in 2022. We are excited to share with all of you we will be participating in the NE MN Synod Journey to Duluth, MN & Superior WI. Then will travel down to Minneapolis MN to experience National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis and US Bank Stadium!
2022 Synod Journey & ELCA National Youth Gathering
Trip Dates: July 21st-28th, 2022
Where: Duluth/Superior & Minneapolis, MN
Open To: 9th-12th Grade Youth (school year of 2021-22)
Cost: Estimated at $1200
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 17th, 2022
What Will This Trip Be Like?
An 8-day adventure that begins visiting the shores of Lake Superior and connecting with ELCA churches from across the NE MN Synod. Roughly 450 youth will gather to build community, leadership development, service work, worship and so much more. Then together we will travel to experience the 2022 ELCA National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis MN and US Bank Stadium. Where roughly 30,000 youth from across the nation will come to Minneapolis. Get ready to immerse yourself in everything from servant events, worship experiences, Bible studies, Action-packed activities, amazing speakers & performers, gathering with friends & making new ones to so much more!
If you would like to learn more about this trip experience, please contact our Church office and ask for Youth Director Tim
Confirmation
Our Confirmation program helps fulfil our mission statement by connecting youth to Christ, our community and each other through a number of events. The program is open to students in 7th-9thgrade. 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 to explore a variety of service opportunities.
During the 2020-21 program year, confirmation will be conducted in a small group model by grade level. This year due to Covid-19 confirmation will be conducted in a hybrid learning model. We will begin the year with classes online but hope to offer in-person class later in the year as advised by our SMART Team and Church Council.
In-person confirmation classes are returning Wednesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Distance-learning options will still be available for those who are not comfortable returning at this point.
The final step in the Confirmation program begins with 9th grade and culminates with the Confirmation ceremony on Reformation Sunday (October) of the 10th-grade year. It has a variety of components including worship attendance and assisting, a faith mentor, Wednesday gatherings and retreats.
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Teens Upstream
Teen’s Upstream will be gathering in building for youth group starting on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021. We will have Covid-19 safety measures in place with regards to wearing a mask and social distancing. There is no registration form or participation waiver to sign at this time.
Inviting all 9th-12th graders to gather for Teen’s Upstream Wednesday nights from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Students can expect a welcoming atmosphere filled with activities and discussions. Nightly topics will be explored relating to our everyday lives and Faith!