Youth & Family

Ministry

Youth & Family Ministry exists not only for the youth in your family, but also the adults!

Sure many of our faith formation opportunities are for youth, from Confirmation on Wednesday nights to High School Ministry on Sunday nights. But we also exist to bring families into faith formation, through conversation starters to book studies. 

See what we have for your youth and find opportunities for you as a parent/guardian to form your own faith as well!

New Wednesday Schedule

We hope your whole family will join us for our new Wednesday Night Schedule, including a meal, children and youth faith formation, worship and adult ministries! See details below for more information!

  • Pre-K & Kindergarten faith formation, including music, has moved to Sunday mornings. Please register for more information. Register Here

  • Register Here


    5-5:30 p.m. 

    Junior Choir

    Grades 1-4

    Choir Room—301 (REHEARSAL STARTS AUG. 28)


    5:35-6:05 p.m. 

    Echo Kids Wednesday Evening Learning

    Grades 1-4
    Room 312

    (STARTS SEPT. 11)


    7:30—8 p.m. 

    Supervised Activity Time

    Grades 1-4
    Room 312

    (STARTS SEPT. 11)

  • Register Here


    5-5:30 p.m. 

    Youth Bells Grades 6-12
    Bell Room—316

    (REHEARSAL STARTS AUG. 28)


    5:35-6:05 p.m. 

    Youth Choir 

    Grades 5-8
    Choir Room—301

    (REHEARSAL STARTS AUG. 28)


    7:30—8 p.m. 

    The Bridge

    Grade 5
    Room 311

    (STARTS SEPT. 11)


    7:30—8 p.m. 

    Grade 6-12 Small Groups
    Various Classrooms

    (STARTS SEPT. 11)


  • 5:15 p.m.—6:30 p.m.

    Wednesday Evening Meal

    Luther Fellowship Hall

    Pizza, soup, salad

    (STARTS SEPT. 11)


    6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. 

    Echo Worship
    Sanctuary

    (STARTS SEPT. 11)

  • 7:30 p.m. —8 p.m. 

    Open Adult Small Group
    Chapel—Room 217

    (STARTS SEPT. 11)


    7:15 p.m. —8:30 p.m. 

    Adult Choir Choir

    Room—301

    (REHEARSAL STARTS AUG. 28)

Forms and Volunteer Opportunities

Check out the list below for upcoming events and sign-ups!

Welcome to our Youth & Family Ministry! We’re excited to invite you and your family to join us in a variety of events and activities designed to build faith, foster community, and create lasting memories. Whether it’s through service projects, fun outings, or meaningful worship experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and grow together in faith. Our ministry is all about bringing families closer to each other and to God, and we can’t wait to have you be a part of our vibrant and welcoming community!

  • Use the link above to register for the 2024/25 Children, Youth & Family Ministry year! You can add children of all ages on one registration form and help us plan for the fall!

  • Wednesday Night Meal & ECHO Worship Volunteers

    We invite the entire congregation to join us on Wednesday nights, not just for a meal and worship, but also as an opportunity to serve and grow together. By volunteering to help with the meal and participating in ECHO Worship, we can create a welcoming environment that nurtures the faith of all generations, especially our youth. This is a chance for us to come together, build relationships, and invest in the future of our church as we strive to grow young and vibrant in our shared mission. Contact Michael if you have any questions! Your presence and participation make a difference!

    Worship Volunteers                        Meal Volunteers

  • Other Volunteers

    Hey, vocalists! (Grades 6-12) Join the ECHO Worship Band for an incredible musical journey. Sign up now to be part of our inspiring team. We're seeking individuals with a passion for worship and a desire to connect with our congregation.

    CLICK HERE


    Consider becoming a Confirmation Youth Guide for our Confirmation Ministry this fall! We'll train you, encourage you and help you grow as a leader! ⁠

    Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm -8:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:15 pm!

    ⁠Confirmation Ministry starts in September, let us know today if you'd like to join in this great leadership opportunity!  

    CLICK HERE

Youth & Family Ministries at First Lutheran Church

Our Middle School Ministry includes our Confirmation Ministry! 6-8 Grade you are encouraged to explore the questions of faith they may have. Our belief for the process of Confirmation is for the youth to DISCOVER their own understanding of who God is, what Jesus did and how the Spirit is working through them still!

Wednesday Night Overview

5-5:30 p.m.        Youth Bells (Optional)

                             Grades 6-12  Bell Room—316

5:35-6:05 p.m.   Youth Choir (Optional)

                             Grades 5-8   Choir Room—301

5:15-6:30 p.m.    Community Meal (Optional)

6:30-7:15 p.m.  ECHO Worship

7:30-8 p.m.        Grade 6-8 Small Groups
                             Various Classrooms


CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY FALL REGISTRATION

what people are saying...

about Youth Ministry

"I enjoy seeing kids grow and seeing and hearing that ‘a-ha’ moment with kids when they experience something spiritually or faith fulfilling.” – Michele Formanek

CAMP EWALU

Ministry Partner

Camp EWALU is a ministry partner with First Lutheran Church! We send campers during the summer to many of their programs and even have some young adults who are part of their summer staff! Click the picture to see what is available for your 6th-12th grader!