LUTHER CREST Summer Camp
Lord of Life families make this summer one that you will never forget. If you have a child in 3rd-12thgrade we invite you to sign up for summer camp at LUTHER CREST located in Alexandria, MN.
For more information regarding specific programs or how to register please visit www.luthercrest.orgor contact us here at church for more details.
Summer Stretch
This program is open to those who are participating in the confirmation program next school year. This is an opportunity for young people to Connect with Christ (short Bible study), to Connect with the Community (doing service work), and to Connect to Each Other (fun summer activities). Here is a great way for you to connect with your friends on Thursdays throughout the summer! Enjoy serving the community your live in a variety of ways and having fun together! You will not only have a chance to hang out with your friends from church but also to connect with other friends from area ELCA Lutheran Churches across the Brainerd Lakes Area!
Program Starts: June 9th, 2022
Program Runs: Thursdays in June & July
Program Registration Link:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 15th 2022
Click here to register:serveCAMP
serveCAMP, a middle school mission “trip”, is for students who will be entering grades 5-8 in the upcoming school year. Kid’s will be building trust, helping others, growing in faith and having fun. There will be activities during the day, a break in the afternoon, and option to return in the evening for night games, campfire and camping in Lord of Life’s backyard. Camp costs will include: camp activities, servant opportunities, transportation, meals, and a week they will never forget!
2022 serveCAMP Dates: Sunday, June 26th (evening only) – Thursday June 30th
Cost: $125 per participant
High School 2022 Summer Trip: Synod Journey & Michigan!
Registration is now closed for the 2022 high school summer trip! This year’s trip will consist of participating in the NEMN Synod Journey to Duluth, MN & Superior, WI. Roughly 200 youth will gather to build community, leadership development, service work, worship and so much more! Then it is off to explore the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran in Brainerd, MN! We look forward to sharing updates regarding a trip in the future!
2022 High School Summer Trip Dates:
Thursday July 21st – Wednesday July 27th
Northeastern Minnesota Synod Journey and ELCA National Youth Gathering
This event takes place every 3 years and is 10 days in length. The next journey will be in the summer of 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
The NE MN Synod portion of the trip is a 5-day experience that includes a stop or stops in a city and/or region on the way to the ELCA NYG. It is time spent in service and in learning. Typically about 400 students from churches in northeastern MN participate.
Approximately 36,000 youth and adult leaders from the United States participate in the National Youth Gathering which is hosted in various cities around the country (ie, Detroit, New Orleans, San Antonio, Atlanta, Houston). Participants experience God’s love during events that include Bible study, small groups, servant events, inspirational speakers and musical performances.