Youth Faith Formation
We offer recreational, service, educational, and relationship-building activities that nurture middle school and high school youth
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Grades 6-12
Our Youth Ministry Committee offers fun opportunities for youth to grow together in faith, friendship, and service. Youth contribute ideas for activities and events as well. We gather in our Upper Room twice a month during the academic year (September-May) — first and third Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm. During the pandemic, we've been meeting virtually via Zoom, but this summer we have had some fun in-person events. Friends and visitors are always welcome!
Find Youth Ministry events listed on our events page.
To learn more or sign up contact Rev. Eli’jah Carroll
Minnesota Conference UCC Youth Events & Summer Camp
Our youth and adult leaders attend middle school and high school youth events, hosted each fall and spring by the Minnesota Conference UCC. Our youth grow in faith and have lots of fun, enjoying time with each other and youth from our wider church.
Our youth and adult leaders participate in a one-week summer youth camp each year with friends in the Minnesota Conference UCC.
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education
We offer the OWL program most years for one or more age groups — age-appropriate versions are tailored to Grades 1 & 2, 5 & 6, 7-9, and 10-12. This excellent curriculum was developed by the UCC and UUA in collaboration with secular sexuality educators. Learn more about this empowering program.
National
Youth Event
Every four years, youth of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church Disciples of Christ gather from across the country for our National Youth Event. While there, we participate in a variety of workshops, service projects, worship services, social justice immersion, fellowship, and much more. We had a blast in 2016 and look forward to the next gathering!
Confirmation
Exploring faith questions, expanding understandings, and confirming our ongoing journey in the Christian faith in the company of peers and supportive adults
Our 8th- and 9th-graders engage in a one-year Confirmation program. Core beliefs we explore include Community Life, Our History and Heritage, God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, the Church, and God’s Gifts and Our Response. The program includes field trips, an ongoing conversation with an adult Faith Companion, leadership formation, and more. Newcomers are welcome!
For more information, contact the church office Eli’jah Carroll, Associate Minister.
