Youth & Family Ministries — Youth Nurture
We have groups for all ages, from our Wednesday Night Live program to regular middle school and high school activities, you'll find a place to connect with friends at Faith.
Faith does not have A YOUTH GROUP! We have many, many Youth Groups that are always ready to welcome you. Be part of our Sunday School, children’s programs, Vacation Bible School, Day Camp, Sr. High activities, Middle School events and multigenerational adventures!
You can't teach faith. You catch faith! Faith children, youth and teens are invited to catch the faith and share it with others. Some events are focused on your needs - some events events might include other groups - some events allow teens to share their gifts. We offer variety in a nurturing community.
Registration Medical Authorization Forms For All YFM Events
(Sunday School, WNL, Fellowship Events)
Youth, Volunteers
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesday Night Live is an evening of adventure! Learning, sharing stories, talking about what God’s Word and love mean for us, fun fellowship, hanging out together, sharing a meal, praying and laughing and worshiping together.
All children and youth in grades 2 through 12 are welcome to join us each week.
Our goal is to share in caring conversations, empower children and youth to lead lives of practical discipleship by learning how to talk about God and about the story of God’s people and His love, and to create an environment that includes and values all. We hope you will join us for the journey.
— Wednesday Night Live Resumes September 11th, 2024
— Wednesday Night Live Leader Dinner — September 4th, 6:00 PM
WNL Registration
WNL Booklet
2024-2025 WNL Lessons
2024-2025 WNL Calendar
Sunday School
Sunday School begins with music, motion and prayer in Faith’s sanctuary at 10:10 AM. Children, youth and teens then head to their classrooms for Bible stories, games, music and crafts! Sunday School is ALWAYS FREE! — Sunday School resumes September 15th!
Overnights
Middle School Overnight
Watch for details. Faith’s Sr. High Youth will host an overnignt for 6th - 8th grade youth. We’ll have fun, learn a little and make better friends!
High School Overnights
Watch for details. Faith’s college alimni and adult frineds will host an overnignt for Sr. High youth. We’ll have fun, learn a little and make better friends!
Wednesday Night Sr. High Group
Join the gang for full, fellowship, discussion and service. We promise a lively evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The evening begins wil a mellow welcome, recreation and homework. Our Youth Room is ready for you to relax and stretch out. At 7:30 PM, we jump in with activities, discussion, laughter, prayer, meditation, bon fires . . . Your leadership is always needed to build activities.
Group begins on September 13th, 2023!
Affirming Our Faith — Confirmation
7 and 8 grade: Confirmation instruction begins Wednesday September 13, 2023.
Confirmation class time follows the Wednesday Night Live schedule which is outlined in the handbook. The class meets on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:25, in the church library. Family time (supper) follows from 6:30-7:00PM.
It is the expectation of the WNL board that your confirmation student participates in the full WNL program.
Since we have a limited time for class, children need to be at the church on time. Sports or other after school activities are not an excuse for being late. Please call Pastor John if you know your child will be absent. (319-651-8171)
Remember confirmation is not a requirement for salvation. It is for serious exploration of the Lutheran faith. Your guidance and participation in the life of the Church will ensure a positive experience for all of us.
Requirements: Participation in weekly confirmation class, Sunday Morning worship. completion of 15 sermon notes per year, memorizing portions of Luther's Small Catechism, writing a faith statement paper. and a sincere, demonstrated desire to be confirmed.
Confirmation Canoe Trip
Our Confirmation Canoe Trip kids will be headed out for the annual trip the third week of June 2025.
2025 Vacation Bible School
July 7-11 — 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Mission Trips & Gatherings
2012 — New Orleans, Citizens with the Saints — ELCA Youth Gathering
2013 — Upper Michigan, Habitat for Humanity & , Cedar Tree Institute
2014 — Upper Michigan, Habitat for Humanity & , Cedar Tree Institute
2015 — Detroit, Rise up Together — ELCA Youth Gathering
2016 — Milwaukee, Urban Exchange Center
2017 — Upper Michigan, Cedar Tree Institute
2018 — Houston, This Changes Everything — ELCA Youth Gathering
2019 — Milwaukee, Urban Exchange Center
2020 — Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center, South Dakota
2021 — Minneapolis — ELCA Youth Gathering
2022 — Minneapolis — ELCA Youth Gathering
2023 — Upper Michigan, Cedar Tree Institute
2024 — New Orleans, Created to Be — ELCA Youth Gathering
2025 — Minneapolis
2026 — Upper Michigan
2024 — Minneapolis — ELCA Youth Gathering