Youth Ministry
We understand how vital it is for 6th-12th Grade Students to find belonging and acceptance. Providing a place where students grow in their faith with one another, learn to love and serve their neighbor, embrace their identity in Christ, and create long-lasting friendships is our goal. We would love for your family to be a part of our student ministry.
Youth in Grades 6-12 are invited for a fun evening at Launch Trampoline Park in Herndon on Sunday, April 21st, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will meet at the home of Pr. Garrett and travel to Launch for a two hour session of trampolines, dodgeball, basketball, obstacle courses, and more. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Pr. Garrett and visit Launch to purchase your 2-hour supercharged pass in advance for the 5:45 PM time slot.
Get ready for one of our favorite student ministry experiences....the Youth Camping Trip! We plan to camp out at Lake Anna State Park, Wednesday - Friday, June 19-21st. We will spend our day splashing and having fun at Lake Anna. The cost will be around $150, depending on the number of attendees. There are a limited number of spaces available so the sooner you RSVP, the better. Contact Pr. Garrett for more details or to reserve your spot today.
We are excited to host our second Hungry to Serve Youth Camp this coming summer, June 24-28. During the week, we plan to volunteer at the Dulles South Food Pantry, JK Community Farm, Mobile Hope, and Dulles South Soup Kitchen. Together, our youth will learn how these organizations feed the locally food insecure from farm to table. Contact Pr. Garrett to RSVP or with any questions. Space is limited.
In a nutshell, Confirmation is an affirmation of the promises made at baptism. Youth will explore faith through Scripture, theology, creeds, experiences, and activities. This two-year journey starts each Fall, and is a period of growth in Christian faith, concluding with a celebration where the students develop their own statements of faith. If you are interested in your youth participating in a Confirmation program in the future, please contact Pr. Garrett.
Each Wednesday morning during the school year, we host a Christian Leadership Group at 8:30 A.M. at our local Dash In. Anyone is welcome to attend. Together, we discuss and share with our student athletes what it is like to lead well, from a Christian perspective, both on and off the field. We often eat breakfast together, and if this is your first time showing up, then breakfast is on us. All are invited and welcome! Contact Pr. Garrett for more info.
Filled with discussions, service projects, food, adventures, games, and the occasional retreat - our student ministry is designed to help foster friendships, grow together in faith, and serve our surrounding community. Activities are held monthly. Everyone is always welcome, and we encourage you to invite your friends. Please contact Pr. Garrett for more information or to be added to our email list.
Pictures from around our Youth Ministry.
Get ready - July 16-20, 2024
Current 10th-12th graders are eligible to attend this incredible gathering! Students must have completed 10th grade by the summer 2024. Check out the video below to learn just how amazing the ELCA National Youth Gathering is for encouraging young people to grow in their faith. In 2024, it will be in New Orleans, LA, where 30,000+ students will participate in worship, service projects, faith formation, and so much more!
Contact Deacon Alyssa or Pastor Garrett if you are interested in going or if you have any questions.